Gateway Solo 3100, User Manual

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10 Using Your Gateway Solo 3100 Notebook
Getting Your System Running
To get the computer started, you’ll need to install the battery pack, connect
to AC power, open the LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) panel, and start up the
system.
Installing the battery pack
Your notebook is shipped to you with the battery partially charged. When
you first get started, you may want to use the AC adapter to fully charge the
battery and provide a constant supply of power while you are checking out
some of the notebook features.
If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and
charge it. The battery will charge whenever your notebook is connected to
AC power.
The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 2.5 to 3 hours,
but battery life varies depending on configuration, power management
settings, and features used. Use the battery gauge icon
in the taskbar to
track the available battery power.
Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such
as the hard drive, CD/DVD drive, LCD display, and other components.
Other factors such as the power management settings affect battery life.
1.
Turn the notebook over so the battery bay is facing up.
2.
Insert the front end of the battery into the battery bay, then press the
battery down until it securely latches.
To install the battery pack
Note:
See Chapter 5, “Managing
Power Usage” for more
information about power
management and
monitoring the battery
status.