Acer Aspire S5-391 User Manual

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54 - Battery pack• Not discharging and recharging the battery to its extremes, asdescribed above.• Frequent use; the more you use the battery, the faster it will reach theend of its effective life. A standard computer battery has a life span ofmore than 1,000 charges.Optimizing battery lifeOptimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation,prolonging the charge/recharge cycle and improving rechargingefficiency. You are advised to follow the suggestions set out below:• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.• Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power(for selected models).• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.• Look after your AC adapter and battery.Checking the battery levelThe Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest thecursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery'spresent charge level.Battery-low warningWhen using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.