discharging of the battery. Calibrating the battery every three or four months helps to keep the gas gauge
accurate. For information on calibrating the battery, refer to
Battery Calibration
.
Tip 4. Get a good charge
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Your computer will charge more quickly if it is turned off or suspended.
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In warmer or cooler temperatures, your battery can take much longer to fully charge.
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If your battery is charged in a cold (less than 41°F/5°C) or very warm (greater than 122°F/50°C) environment,
it is possible that the Battery Charge LED will indicate that the charge has stopped; however, this does not
necessarily mean that your battery is fully charged.
Tip 5. Prevent data loss
Follow these guidelines to prevent data loss when removing your battery or storing your computer:
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You will lose data if you remove the battery while the computer is operating or suspended. To prevent this,
shutdown your computer or put it into hibernate (suspend-to-disk) mode before removing your battery.
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If you plan to store your computer for more than a few days, shutdown your computer. Remove the battery
before storing the computer.
Tip 6. Clean terminals
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Dirty terminals can be a cause of charging problems. Clean battery terminals with a cotton swab dipped in
isopropyl alcohol. Make sure that the alcohol has evaporated before reinstalling the battery.
Tip 7. Storing batteries
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Store the battery within the recommended temperature range: 10°C to 30°C (50°F to 86°F).
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Unused or stored batteries can lose power over time. When you install a battery that has not been used for
awhile, connect external power to the computer and fully charge your battery.
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Battery calibration may increase the capacity of a battery stored for a period of time. For information on
calibrating the battery, refer to
Battery Calibration
.
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It is recommended that the battery is recharged every six months while in storage.
Using the BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility allows you to configure your computer’s basic settings. When you turn your computer on,
the system reads this information to initialize the
hardware
so that it will operate correctly. You can use the BIOS
Setup Utility to change your computer’s start-up configuration. For example, you can change your system's security
routine.
Starting the BIOS Setup Utility
You can only start the Setup Utility shortly after the computer has been turned on. When you see the message "Press
Enter button to enter SETUP" display at the bottom of the screen, press the
OK/Enter key
.
You will then see the following screen:
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