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Gateway Solo™ 2100 Multimedia Notebook
Batteries
When you first receive your system, the battery is installed in the battery bay,
but will not have a full charge. The battery bay is located in the right front
panel of the system. We recommend that you completely charge, then dis-
charge the battery twice. This optimizes the battery’s life and performance.
Figure 16. Battery Pack (bottom view)
Charging/discharging the battery pack
The battery must be installed in the notebook and connected to an AC
power source to charge completely. The battery will charge if the system is
operating, as long as the AC adapter is properly connected. For twice the
battery life, you can install an optional second battery pack in the modular
option bay. The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about two
and a half hours of normal use before the battery needs recharging.
One Pack
Two Packs
System Status
Charge Time
Charge Time
Idle
1.5 hours
3 hours
Operating
3 hours
6 hours
Table 3. Battery Charging Chart
Note:
Your battery performance may vary, depending on power manage-
ment settings and usage.
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