Compaq Evo N160 Series User Manual page 102

10. Plug in the AC adapter and restart your Notebook.
11. Return to the Power Options Properties dialog box under
Control Panel and re-enter your power savings settings to
the desired level.
Windows XP Home—To recalibrate the battery, complete the
following steps:
1. Plug in the AC adapter.
2. Allow the battery to charge until the battery charge light
turns off.
3. After the battery charge light turns off, unplug the
AC adapter.
4. Turn on or restart your Notebook.
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Do not plug in the AC adapter during the process or you will
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have to start over with Step 1.
Steps 5 through 8 prevent your Notebook from entering Sleep
mode. These steps also allow the battery to drain faster.
5. Click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, then click
Control Panel.
6. Click the Performance and Maintenance icon. The
Performance and Maintenance dialog box is displayed.
7. Click the Power Options icon. The Power Options
Properties dialog box is displayed.
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You can use your Notebook while the battery is draining or
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charging.
8. Click the Power Schemes tab.
User Guide
Evo Notebook N160 Series
Caring for Your Battery
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