Gateway E-3600, System Manual

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Working with the Gateway Mid-Tower case
Replacing the battery
The battery provides power for the computer real-time clock and CMOS
memory, which stores the computer configuration information.
If your battery is failing you may notice your computer clock slowing down
and giving you the incorrect time. If so, open the BIOS Setup utility and save
the custom values in the various menus before replacing the battery. Replacing
the battery resets the BIOS Setup utility to its default values.
When disposing of used batteries, check local and national laws regarding
disposal of toxic or dangerous waste.
Warning There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Warnung Explosionsgefahr bel falsch eingebautter batterie.
Ersetzen der batterien nur mit batterien des gleichen typs
oder mit batterien vom hersteller empfohlenen typs.
Entsorgen gebrauchter batterien entsprechned
herstellerangaben.
Attention Il y a danger d’explosion s’il y a replacement incorrect de
la batterie.
Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du même type
ou d’un type équivalent recommandé par le constructeur.
Mettre au rebut les batteries usagées conformément aux
instructions du fabricant.