User Manual

Table Of Contents
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Using the Intel Graphics and Media Control Panel .......................................................... 160
Using a Keyboard “Hot Key” Combination ....................................................................... 161
10. Battery Management ....................................................................... 163
Safety and Handling Considerations for Your Batteries ........................................................ 164
When to Charge a Battery ................................................................................................... 164
Newly Received Batteries ................................................................................................ 164
Disconnected Batteries .................................................................................................... 164
Installed Batteries ............................................................................................................ 164
Fully Depleted Batteries .................................................................................................. 165
How to Charge Your Batteries ............................................................................................. 165
How to Tell When Batteries Have Finished Charging ........................................................... 167
Temperature Can Affect Recharging Times ..................................................................... 167
Battery Operating Time ........................................................................................................ 167
Operating under Low Battery Conditions.............................................................................. 168
What to Do if You Get a Low Battery Alert ....................................................................... 169
Avoiding Overly-Discharging Your Batteries .................................................................... 169
What to Do for Overly-Discharged Batteries .................................................................... 169
Battery Capacity .................................................................................................................. 170
Discharge/Recharge Cycles................................................................................................. 170
Battery Conditioning ............................................................................................................ 170
How to Optimize Battery Operating Time ............................................................................. 173
How to Monitor Battery Usage ............................................................................................. 173
Open the Task Bar Battery Window ................................................................................. 173
Open the ARMORutils Battery Monitor Page ................................................................... 174
When to Replace a Battery .................................................................................................. 174
Battery Warranty .................................................................................................................. 175
Where to Purchase Replacement Batteries ......................................................................... 175
How to Store Batteries When Not in Use ............................................................................. 176
Short-Term Storage ......................................................................................................... 176
Long-Term Storage ......................................................................................................... 176
Battery Tips for Best Performance ....................................................................................... 176
Disposing Of Your Batteries ................................................................................................. 177
11. DRS Technical Support .................................................................. 179
Before You Contact Us ........................................................................................................ 179