Gateway NV-52, Reference Manual

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CHAPTER 5: Managing Power
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4 Slide the battery out of the notebook.
5 Slide a recharged battery into the notebook until
it snaps into place.
6 Slide the battery lock to the locked position.
7 Turn your notebook over.
8 Open the LCD panel.
Extending battery life
Maximizing battery performance
To get maximum performance from your notebook
battery, we recommend that you initially condition
(fully charge and discharge) your new battery a few
times during the first several weeks of use, to let it
reach its maximum rated capacity.
Over the long term, use the battery at least once a
month, even if it was kept in a cool, dry place for
storage, but avoid frequent full discharges because
this puts additional strain on the battery. Several
partial discharges with frequent recharges are better
for a lithium-ion battery than one complete discharge,
and recharging a partially charged lithium-ion battery
does not cause harm because there is no memory.
Conserving battery power
To conserve power while using the battery to power
your notebook: