eMachines Notebooks User Manual
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5. After the battery is completely drained, reconnect your notebook to AC
power.
6. Charge the battery completely, until the yellow battery status light goes off.
7. When you’re ready to use your notebook again, do the following to go to
the Windows Control Panel and reset your power-related settings:
a. From your desktop, click Start > Control Panel > Performance and
Maintenance > Power Options.
b. On the Power Schemes tab, select the option you prefer, such as
Portable/Laptop or Max Battery.
c. On the Alarms tab, select the check boxes for the Low battery alarm
and the Critical battery alarm. Re-enter your desired settings.
disposing of your battery
Do not dispose of your battery pack with common waste. Dispose of it or recycle
it by using the public collection system in accordance with your local
it by using the public collection system in accordance with your local
regulations.
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