Power - Gateway Solo 2150 User Manual

Power

To get the best performance out of the battery, use power sources other than
the battery, monitor the battery charge status, and use the most efficient
power management settings.
Use alternate power sources
Use your computer's AC power adapter to charge your notebook's battery
whenever possible. If travelling internationally, bring electrical adapters.
Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter.
If you will have access to an EmPower™ in-flight power receptacle or an
automobile cigarette lighter, bring an airplane/automobile power adapter.
Save the battery for times when you cannot use a power adapter.
To use the power adapter in airports, look for AC power outlets next to
support pillars, in large areas such as boarding gates, and under banks
of telephones.
Bring a single-plug power surge protector.
Bring an extra battery for your notebook and fully charge all batteries
before leaving on your trip. For information on how to change the
battery, see "Changing batteries" on page 33.
Monitor the battery charge
Closely monitor the battery charge. When the battery charge gets low, change
the battery or connect to AC power immediately to prevent losing any
unsaved work. Monitor the battery charge by:
Positioning the cursor over the power cord icon or battery icon in the
taskbar. A battery status popup window appears. Moving the cursor away
from the icon closes the window.
Pressing Fn+F2 to view the Status pop-up display, which appears in the
upper left corner of the screen. The Status display shows the current
power source, the battery charge, and the power management mode.
Watching for these other low battery warnings:
Three beeps
A red "X" appearing on the battery icon in the taskbar
A Low Battery message box appearing
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