GIGABYTE G-MAX N501 - Manual (Page 54)

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N501 User’s Manual
5.2 Battery
5.2.1 Battery Performance
Using a battery lets you work with your notebook computer G-MAX N501
without connecting it to an electrical outlet. Your notebook computer G-MAX
N501 comes with one 8-cell Li-Ion battery pack installed, which will give you
approximately 5 hours of operating time.
The performance of the battery can vary, depending on operating conditions.
Your battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs,
playing CDs or DVDs, using PC Cards or have high display-brightness settings.
The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery
charge is low.
After a low-battery warning, save your work immediately, then
connect the AC adapter into your notebook computer G-MAX N501
and electrical outlet to get it recharged. Hibernate mode will begin
automatically if the battery runs completely out of power.
You will hear the low-battery warning beep code when the battery charge is
approximately 90 percent depleted. Your notebook computer G-MAX N501 will
beep once, indicating approximately 10 to 15 minutes of battery operating
time remain. If you do not connect your notebook computer G-MAX N501 to
alternative power source during that time, there will be a periodic beep. Your
notebook computer G-MAX N501 will automatically enter hibernate mode
when the battery charge reaches a critically low level. For more information,
see Power Management.
Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk
fire or explosion. For more details on purchasing compatible batteries,
talk to your dealer.
Batteries should never be disposed of with household waste. Contact
your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on
disposing of used lithium-ion batteries.