User manual SAMSUNG P10 C XTC 2000

[. . . ] Notices No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, mechanical photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the manufacturer. The information within this manual is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this material. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. [. . . ] Follow these rules for charging your battery: · A battery normally discharges power when not used for long periods of time. Be sure to recharge the battery every two months when it is not in use. This can help extend the life of the battery. · Make it a practice to discharge your battery fully before recharging the battery. · Do not attempt to charge the battery in temperatures of under 5oC or over 45oC All batteries eventually wear out and lose the ability to hold a charge. You may need to replace your battery pack after a year of average usage. Using the Battery 45 Safely Using the Battery Follow these guidelines to safely use the battery: · Turn off your computer and unplug it if you accidentally: ­ Expose the equipment to liquid. ­ Drop, jar, or damage the computer. · Use only approved battery chargers. · Do not disassemble the battery, heat it above 100°C, or burn it. The battery used in this computer may cause a fire or chemical burn if mistreated. you replace your battery with a new one: · Your computer's rechargeable battery may be considered hazardous waste. If ­ Keep the old battery out of the reach of children. ­ Dispose of the old battery promptly. ­ Make sure that you follow all local requirements when you dispose of the old battery. Removing the Battery Your computer comes with the battery pack inserted in the computer. To remove the battery from the computer: 1. Close the LCD panel, and turn the computer over so that the bottom of the unit faces up. Slide the battery compartment latch toward the left side of the computer and hold, this raises the battery slightly. Slip your fingernail under the edge of the battery and pull it up and then grab the battery and remove it from the compartment. 46 Users Manual Installing the Battery To install the battery pack: 1. With the computer's power off, close the LCD panel and turn the computer over so the bottom of the unit faces up. Insert the battery into the battery compartment, ensuring the correct orientation so that the battery fits in its slot properly. 2. Place the battery inside and against right side of the computer battery compartment at an angle of approximately 30 degrees. Push the battery down until the latch snaps into place, securing the battery. Using the Battery 47 Monitoring the Battery Charge Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2. 5 hours. Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual. You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer by using the Power Meter or Battery Gauge. Power Meter The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the "Power Meter". To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter Tab. The Power Status icons shown below are displayed during Battery Charging Operations At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the current power source and the battery Icons respectively change to the icon shown below and you should follow the instructions in "Battery Warnings" section below You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the box will display the % of charge. icon, a small dialog 48 Users Manual Battery Gauge You may display the battery gauge while you are in any program by pressing <Fn+F2>. [. . . ] The pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected. An LCD screen displays thousands or millions of pixels. Plug and Play A plug and play operating system automatically configures computer components to work with your system. With this type of operating system, you normally do not need to set jumpers on devices or set memory addresses or IRQs. [. . . ]