Gigabyte CafeBook M1028 User Manual page 14

To maintain the battery pack's maximum capacity, you should occasionally let the M1028 CafeBook
deplete its battery power completely before recharging.
To carry out a complete depletion of the battery, disconnect the AC adapter and let your M1028
CafeBook consume the remaining battery power. To speed up the depletion, use the HDD as much
as possible. When the battery is empty, wait for the M1028 CafeBook to cool down (especially the
battery). The temperature should be within 15-25°C (59-77°F). Then insert the AC adapter to
recharge the battery.
2.5 Power Consumption
The Windows™ operating system has incorporated the latest state-of-the-art ACPI (Advanced
Configuration Power Interface) power management methodology. In order to fully utilize the power
of your battery packs, it would be a good idea for you to spend sometime to acquire a basic
understanding of the power management concept from your operating system.
In Windows™ Operating Systems, you can go through Power Options of the Control Panel
according to the version of Windows™ Operating System the M1028 CafeBook applies. We shall
not describe them in details.
2.6 Reducing Power Consumption
Although your M1028 CafeBook (together with the operating system) is capable of power
conservation, there are measures you can take to reduce the power consumption:
*Use the AC power whenever possible.
*Try to use the HDD drive to read and write files, instead of using the external USB FDD.
*Disable unused devices, such as Web Cam, WLAN, Bluetooth®, and etc.
*Decrease LCD panel brightness through Windows.
Note: Whenever system is powered on or powered off, make sure the battery pack is installed in the
battery pack compartment.
2.7 Removing The Battery Pack
This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Make sure that the computer is properly
shutdown before changing the battery pack. If you would like to change the battery pack while
power is on, make sure this battery pack is not the only electrical source to the system unit. Follow
the steps below to remove the battery pack.
*Make sure the system is properly shutdown.
*Flip the system upside down as shown.
*Push the battery lock to the unlock position as shown by #1.
*Push the battery latch to the unlock position as shown by #2.
*Remove the battery pack as shown by #3.
To insert the battery pack, reverse the steps above.
Connecting System To AC Adapter