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Initializing the Battery Pack
Initializing the Battery PackInitializing the Battery Pack
Initializing the Battery Pack
You need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time or when the
actual operating time of a battery pack is much less than expected. Initializing is the
process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging. It can take several hours.
A software tool called “Gauge Reset” is provided for the purpose. Use the G-Manager
program and select the Battery tab to find the tool.
Checking the Battery Level
Checking the Battery LevelChecking the Battery Level
Checking the Battery Level
NOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operating
time can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using the
Tablet PC.
The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are using the
Tablet PC. When your applications often access peripherals, you will experience a
shorter operating time.
The two battery packs are discharged in parallel.
By Operating System
By Operating SystemBy Operating System
By Operating System
You can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of the
operating system. To read the battery level in Windows, tap the battery icon on the
taskbar.
By Gas Gauge
By Gas GaugeBy Gas Gauge
By Gas Gauge
On the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas gauge for displaying the estimated
battery charge. When the battery pack is not installed in the Tablet PC and you want
to know the battery charge, you can press the push-button to see the number of LEDs
that light up. Each LED represents 20% charge.
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button