AVERATEC 6200 Series User Manual page 92

6200 Series Notebook PC
Conserving Battery Power
Efficient battery power is critical to maintain a normal operation of the system.
If the battery power is not managed well, your saved data and customized
settings may be lost.
Follow these tips to help optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss.
Suspend system operation if the system will be idle for a while or
shorten the Suspend Timer's time period.
Power off the system if you won't be using it for a period of time.
Disable unneeded settings or remove idle peripherals to conserve
power.
Connect an AC adapter to the system whenever possible.
Charging the Battery Pack
The battery pack can be charged while it is installed in the Notebook PC.
Please NOTE that the following with respect to charging or changing the
battery pack:
If a charged battery pack is not available, save your work and close all
running programs, then shut down the system or Save-to-Disk.
Plug in an external AC/DC power source.
You can use the system, suspend system operation, or shut down
and turn off the system without interrupting the charging process.
The battery pack uses Lithium ion battery cells that have no "memory
effect." You do not need to discharge the battery pack before you begin
charging. However, to optimized the life of your battery pack, we suggest
that once a month the power is consumed entirely.
If you do not use the Notebook PC for a long time, it is suggested to
remove the battery pack from your computer. This may be helpful to
extend your battery life.
The actual charging time will be determined by the applications in
use.
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