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Recalibrating the battery
If your notebook unexpectedly goes into Standby mode while you are using it
but the battery charge is not low, you may need to recalibrate your battery. You
should also recalibrate the battery periodically to maintain the accuracy of the
battery gauge.
To recalibrate the battery:
1
Close all open files and programs.
2
Connect your notebook to AC power and let the battery charge
completely.
3
Disconnect the AC power and restart your notebook.
Important
Do not use your notebook during the
recalibration process. Do not connect the
AC adapter to your notebook during this
process, or you will interrupt the
recalibration process and will have to
start again.
4
Completely discharge the battery by doing the following:
a
From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust
Power Properties .
b
Click the Power Schemes tab.
c
Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click
Always On .
d
Click the Alarms tab.
e
Click to clear the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm
check boxes. Let the battery drain until your notebook
automatically turns off.
5
After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC
power.
6
Charge the battery completely until the battery status indicator turns blue.
7
When you are ready to use your notebook again, do the following:
a
From the desktop, right-click on the power icon, then select Adjust
Power Properties .
b
Click the Power Schemes tab.
c
Click the arrow button to open the Power Schemes list, then click
the power scheme you want.
d
Click the Alarms tab.
e
Click to select the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm
check boxes.
The battery charge indicator now displays an accurate battery charge. If
the battery charge indicator does not show an accurate charge, contact
Gateway Customer Care at
www.gateway.com .