Gigabyte W536M, User Manual

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2 Operating Your Notebook (Vista)
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2.5 Advanced Charging Functions: Q-Charging &
Power USB Buttons
2.5.1 Q-Charging Button with Smart Battery Software
The Q-Charging button and Smart Battery software let the user determine how much the
battery is charged when connected to AC power.
2.5.1.1 Installing the Software
You must have Administrator’s rights to install the software. Double click
setup.exe
in the root
directory on the CD-ROM to begin installation. Once installation is complete, the system will
restart automatically. The software will be loaded automatically upon reboot.
2.5.1.2 Using the Software
Before you can use the Q-Charging button, you must first configure the Smart Battery software.
You can access the software via the Control Panel:
1. Click
Start
>
Settings
> Control Panel.
2.
Double click the
Smart Battery
icon. The main screen appears:
v
Check to display the smart battery
icon in the system tray
Click to close
window
Click to apply
default settings
Click to apply
changes and
close window
Click to close
window without
saving changes
Check the battery charging mode you require:
Battery Full Charging
: The battery is charged
to full capacity when connected to AC power.
The Q-Charging button is disabled.
Balanced
: The battery is charged up to 75% of
its capacity.
Extended Battery Life Cycle
: The battery is
charged up to 50% of its capacity.