Gateway 2500 Guía Del Usuario

16     Using Your Gateway Solo 2500 Multimedia Notebook

To get the computer started you’ll need to install the battery pack, connect 
to AC power, open the LCD panel, and start up the system.

Installing the battery pack

Your notebook is powered by one of the longest-lasting batteries available, 
shipped to you partially charged. When you first get started, you may want 
to use the AC adapter to fully charge the battery and provide a constant 
supply of power while you are checking out some of the notebook features. 

If your battery is not installed, you need to install the battery pack and 
charge it. You can charge the battery:

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When you are using your notebook with the AC adapter

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When the system is attached to AC power and in standby or suspend 
mode

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When the system is attached to AC power and the system is turned off 

The notebook can run on a fully charged battery for about 3 to 4 hours. Use 

the battery gauge icon 

 in the taskbar or battery gauge 

 in the system 

status indicator to track the available battery power. See “Monitoring the 
battery status” on Page 59 to learn more about tracking battery status.

Battery life is affected by how much you use the system components such 
as the hard drive, CD-ROM drive, LCD display, and other components. 
Other factors such as the power management settings affect battery life. 
See Chapter 4, “Managing Power Usage” for more information about 
power management and monitoring the battery status.

 Note:

Battery life varies 
depending on configuration, 
power management 
settings, and features used.