Gigabyte W536M, User Manual

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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
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2.4 Battery
2.4.1 Battery Performance
The performance of the battery can vary, depending on operating conditions. Your battery
may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or
have high display-brightness settings.
The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low.
Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or
explosion. For more details on purchasing compatible batteries, contact your
notebook retailer.
Batteries should never be disposed of with household waste. Contact your local
waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of used lithium-ion
batteries.
Only use the SQU-528, SQU-601, ID6, ID6-2600, IDST-9, CBPIL48, CBPIL52, or
CBPIL73 battery pack with this computer.
2.4.2 Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Status Indicator behavior
Charging Flashes blue
Fully Charged Solid blue
Critical Low Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps
2.4.3 Power Meter
The power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is running
on battery power, you can check the remaining battery charge, double click the icon on
the taskbar. For more details, including how to make the icon appear on the taskbar if it is
not already, see
2.3 Power Management
.