12 Using Your Gateway Solo 3150 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 turn on the
power.
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 your notebook’s features.
If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and
charge it. The battery charges 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. Click 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 also affect battery
life. See Chapter 5, “Managing Power Usage” for more information about
power management and monitoring the battery status.
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
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