User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Notices and Compliance
- Getting Started
- Getting Familiar With Your Computer
- Top View
- Left Side View
- Right Side View
- Back Edge View
- Bottom View
- Keyboard Basics
- Primary Keys
- Keyboard ergonomics
- LED Status Indicators
- Touchpad
- Display
- Memory
- Audio
- The PC Card Slot
- The Hard Disk Drive
- The Optical Disk Drive (option)
- Smart Card or EXPRESS Card Slot (option)
- Computer Security
- ENERGY STAR®
- Ports and Connectors
- Making Connections
- Wireless Communication
- Operating with Battery Power
- Customizing Your BIOS Settings
- Optional Equipment and Accessories
- Maintenance
- Service
- Troubleshooting
- Application Troubleshooting
- Battery Troubleshooting
- Display Troubleshooting
- Hard Disk Troubleshooting
- Keyboard and Mouse Troubleshooting
- Modem Troubleshooting
- Miscellaneous Troubleshooting
- The computer shuts off unexpectedly
- The speaker volume is too high or too low
- The computer won’t turn on
- The computer will not come on when the power button is pressed but the power, external power and battery indicators flash in sequence.
- The computer won’t turn off
- The computer enters suspend mode too quickly
- The computer doesn’t automatically suspend
- The system date and time are incorrect
- I receive an “out of memory” error message
- PC Card Troubleshooting
- FAQs
- I’ve heard that cleaning up and rearranging files on the hard drive will improve the startup speed of my programs. How do I do this?
- How do I adjust the volume?
- How do I change the battery?
- How long will the battery last?
- How do I change the display brightness?
- How do I clean the display?
- How do I calibrate the touch screen?
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GD6000 User Guide
The computer operates on AC or battery power. This section contains
the information you need to know to operate the computer on battery
power. It also includes information on how your computer manages
and saves power.
Battery pack
The battery pack has the following characteristics:
Employs current battery technology standards. The computer
uses a “smart” Lithium-Ion battery to consistently provide the
long battery life best suited for mobile users
A temperature sensor and memory device that stores informa-
tion about the battery, such as how much charge is left and how
many times it has been recharged
Battery-low warning: When the battery charge level becomes
low, the battery alarm beeps or displays a warning on your
screen. This tells you that the battery power is critically low (and
you should save your work). You can correct this situation by
recharging the battery pack.
Whenever possible, use the AC adapter. The battery will come
in handy when you travel or do not have access to AC power. It
is advisable to have an extra fully-charged battery pack avail-
able as backup.
Using a battery pack for the first time
Before using a battery pack for the first time:
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer, then to a power
source.
2. Calibrate the battery to set the gas gauge to accurately reflect
battery capacity. You only need to do this once with a new bat-
tery or with a battery that’s been stored without being used for
a long time. If the computer is to be stored for more than two
weeks, we recommend you remove the battery pack.
Battery and Temperature
The battery is most efficient at room temperature. It oper-
ates in a wide temperature range but the battery capacity is
affected by higher or lower temperatures.
Temperature Approximate Capacity
0°C 80%
20°C 100%
45°C 100%
Warning Do not expose battery packs to temperatures
below 0ºC (32ºF) or above 46ºC (115ºF). This may adversely
affect the battery pack.
To install a battery pack
1. Line up the battery connectors.
2. Press gently on the battery until it clicks into place.
3. Slide the battery locks toward the outside of the computer to
lock the battery and ensure they latch completely .
To remove the battery pack
Caution Before removing the battery pack, make sure that
you have an AC adapter connected to the computer; otherwise,
turn off the computer.
1. Plug in AC power and turn off the computer.
2. Slide the battery locks toward the inside of the computer to
unlock the battery.
3. Slide and hold the battery release latch.
4. While holding the battery release latch, gently slide the battery
out of the computer.
Operating with Battery Power