Manual
Table Of Contents
- Manual
- Preface
- Chapter 1: Quick Start Guide
- Overview
- Advanced Users
- Beginners and Non-Advanced Users
- Warning Boxes
- Not Included
- System Startup
- System Software
- Model Differences
- System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model A Design I
- System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model A Design II
- System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model A Design III
- System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model B
- System Map: LCD Panel Open - Model C
- LED Indicators
- Hot Key Buttons - Model A Design I Only
- Hot Key Buttons - Model A Design III Only
- Keyboard - Model A Designs I & II
- Keyboard - Model A Design III
- Keyboard - Models B & C
- Function/Hot Key Indicators
- System Map: Front & Left Views
- System Map: Right & Rear Views
- System Map: Bottom View - Model A
- System Map: Bottom View - Model B
- System Map: Bottom View - Model C
- Windows 7 Start Menu & Control Panel
- Video Features
- Power Options
- Chapter 2: Features & Components
- Chapter 3: Power Management
- Overview
- The Power Sources
- AC/DC Adapter
- Battery
- Turning On the Computer
- Power Plans
- Power-Saving States
- Sleep
- Hibernate
- Shut down
- Configuring the Power Buttons
- Resuming Operation
- Energy Star Power Saving
- Battery Information
- Battery Power
- Conserving Battery Power
- Battery Life
- New Battery
- Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
- Proper handling of the Battery Pack
- Battery FAQ
- Chapter 4: Drivers & Utilities
- What to Install
- Module Driver Installation
- Driver Installation
- Updating/Reinstalling Individual Drivers
- User Account Control
- Windows Security Message
- New Hardware Found
- Driver Installation Procedure
- Video (VGA)
- LAN
- CardReader
- TouchPad
- Hot Key
- Audio
- Windows Experience Index
- Optional Drivers
- PC Camera Module
- Wireless LAN Module
- 3.75G/HSPA Module
- Chapter 5: BIOS Utilities
- Overview
- The Setup Utility
- Failing the POST
- Fatal Errors
- Non-Fatal Errors
- Setup Screens
- Main Menu
- System Time & Date (Main Menu)
- SATA Port # (Main Menu)
- System/Extended Memory: (Main Menu)
- MB Series / BIOS Revision / KBC/EC firmware Revision
- Advanced Menu
- Advanced Chipset Control (Advanced Menu)
- Bluetooth Power Setting (Advanced Menu > Advanced Chipset Control)
- SATA Mode Selection (Advanced Menu)
- Legacy USB Support: (Advanced Menu)
- Boot Logo (Advanced Menu)
- Power On Boot Beep (Advanced Menu)
- Battery Low Alarm Beep: (Advanced Menu)
- Security Menu
- Set Supervisor Password (Security Menu)
- Boot Menu
- Boot Sequence (Boot Menu)
- Exit Menu
- Chapter 6: Upgrading The Computer
- Chapter 7: Modules & Options
- Overview
- PC Camera Module
- PC Camera Driver Installation
- Wireless LAN Module
- 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation (for WLAN Module)
- 802.11b/g/n Driver Installation (for WLAN & Bluetooth Combo)
- Connecting to a Wireless Network in Windows 7
- Windows Mobility Center
- Bluetooth & Wireless LAN Combo Module
- 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation Information
- 3rd Party Bluetooth (V3.0) Combo Driver Installation
- 3rd Party Bluetooth (V3.0) & WLAN Combo Settings
- Bluetooth Networking Setup
- Bluetooth & WLAN Combo Module Configuration
- 3rd Party Bluetooth (V4.0) Combo Driver Installation
- Standard Bluetooth Configuration in Windows 7
- 3.75G/HSPA Module
- BandLuxe HSDPA Utility
- BandLuxe HSDPA Utility Installation
- BandLuxe HSDPA - Connection Manager
- Creating a Profile
- Choosing a Profile
- Editing a Profile
- Text Messaging Service (SMS)
- Setting
- Statistics & Information
- Wireless Manager
- Wireless Manager Installation
- Wireless Manager Application
- Profiles
- Settings
- Text Messaging Service (SMS)
- SMS Utility
- Sending a Text Message
- Phonebook
- SMS Settings
- Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Interface (Ports & Jacks)
- Appendix B: AMD Video Driver Controls
- Appendix C: Specifications
Power Management
Battery Information 3 - 13
3
Battery Life
Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance. To optimize the life
and improve its performance, fully discharge and recharge the battery at least
once every 30 days.
We recommend that you do not remove the battery yourself. If you do need to re-
move the battery for any reason see “Removing the Battery” on page 6 - 4.
New Battery
Always completely discharge, then fully charge, a new battery (see “Battery FAQ”
on page 3 - 15 for instructions on how to do this).
Recharging the Battery with the AC/DC Adapter
The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC/DC adapter is attached and
plugged into an electrical outlet. If the computer is powered on, and in use, it will
take several hours to fully recharge the battery. When the computer is turned off but
plugged into an electrical outlet, battery charge time is less. (Refer to “System Map:
LCD Panel Open - Model C” on page 1 - 11 for information on the battery charge
status, and to “Battery Information” on page 3 - 11 for more information on how
to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack.)