Getac E100 User Manual

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3-4 Managing PowerNOTE: The battery level may automatically lessen due to the self-dischargeprocess (0.21% per day), even when the battery pack is fully charged (100%).This happens no matter if the battery pack is installed in the tablet PC.Initializing the Battery PackYou need to initialize a new battery pack before using it for the first time orwhen the actual operating time of a battery pack is much less thanexpected.Initializing is the process of fully charging, discharging, and then charging.It can take several hours.1. Make sure that the tablet PC power is turned off. Connect the ACadapter to fully charge the battery pack.2. After the battery pack is fully charged, turn on the tablet PC. Press theEnt key when the prompt appears on the screen during system startup.The prompt shows up on the screen for only a few seconds. You mustpress the Ent key quickly.3. A small window appears, select Launch System Setup to invoke theprogram.4. Disconnect the AC adapter and leave the tablet PC on until thebattery is fully discharged. The tablet PC will shut down automatically.5. Connect the AC adapter to fully charge the battery pack.Checking the Battery LevelNOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operatingtime can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are usingthe tablet PC.By Operating SystemYou can check the approximate battery level using the battery meterfunction of the operating system. To read the battery level in Windows,