Getac S510 - Initializing the Battery Pack; Checking the Battery Level; Battery Low Signals and Actions

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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.
The G-Manager program provides a tool called “Battery Recalibration” for
the purpose. (See “G-Manager” in Chapter 6.)
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 computer.
The operating time of a fully charged battery pack depends on how you are
using the computer. When your applications often access peripherals, you
will experience a shorter operating time.
You can find the battery icon on the Windows taskbar (lower-right corner).
The icon shows the approximate battery level.
If your computer has two battery packs, the computer discharges the two in
parallel.
Battery Low Signals and Actions
The battery icon changes appearance to display the current state of the
battery.
Battery
Icon
Battery Level
Description
Discharging
The icon shows the charge remaining in 10-percent
increments until the charge reaches the low-battery
level.
Low The battery charge has reached the low-battery level.
Critically
low
The battery charge has reached the critical battery
level. By default, Windows will display a notification
and put your computer into Hibernation.