ECS 600l, User Manual

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Always disconnect all telephone lines from the wall outlet before
servicing or disassembling this equipment. To reduce the risk of fire, use
only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.
Power Saving Modes
This section contains information on the Notebook’s power system,
including the AC Adapter, the battery system, recharging the battery, and
tips for conserving battery power.
The power system is comprised of two parts, the AC Adapter and the
battery system. The AC Adapter converts AC power from a wall outlet to
the DC power required by the computer.
The Battery Power System
A fully charged pack will provide approximately 2 hours of battery life
depending on your system configuration application it runs. Before using
the computer on battery power for the first time, check the battery status
icon on the Windows Toolbar to make sure the battery is fully charged.
See Battery Status later in this section for a description and explanation of
the Windows Battery icon.
Charging the battery takes about 4 hours to charge when the system is in
off state. If possible, always charge the battery completely.
Removing the Battery Pack
To remove the battery pack from its compartment, please refer to Chapter
Three, Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack.
Preparing the Battery Pack for Use
Before using the battery pack for the first time, the Smart Battery IC
within the battery pack should be calibrated in order to get accurate
reporting of remaining battery life status.
To calibrate the battery pack follows the instructions below:
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Insert the battery into the battery compartment and turn on the
Notebook. If the battery is completely without power go to the next
step.
Otherwise, let the battery run down until the battery low-low
warning beeps are heard.
The system will automatically enter Suspend mode.
Turn the Notebook off. Connect the AC adapter and let the battery
fully recharge. When the battery charge indicator turns off, the
battery is fully charged.
Turn On the notebook, let the battery run down until the battery is in
low-low state and you hear a warning beeps. The system will
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