Yes, it is very important to condition or fully discharge and then fully charge the battery every two to three weeks. Failure to do so may significantly shorten the battery's life (this does not apply to Li-Ion batteries, which do not require conditioning). To discharge, simply run the device under the battery's power until it shuts down or until you get a low battery warning. Then recharge the battery as instructed in the user's manual.(Return to Top)

A new battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use (refer to the devices manual for charging instructions). Upon initial use (or after a prolonged storage period) the battery may require three to four charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity. When charging the battery for the first time the device may indicate that charging is complete after just 10 or 15 minutes. This is a normal phenomenon with rechargeable batteries. See similar questions...

There is really no difference between the two, they are two names for the same thing invented by marketing departments years ago to help sell their products. See similar questions...

Students should examine their computing habits to determine whether a desktop, laptop, or notebook computer will best suit their needs. Laptop and notebook computers provide the student with a great amount of flexibility. Their size makes them suitable for carrying in a backpack or briefcase and they can be used virtually anywhere. See similar questions...

The computer continues to work (for any period of time over a few seconds) after the AC adapter is disconnected. The system recognizes a battery is present. Most systems have an LED that illuminates when the AC adapter is connected (with the computer turned off). Some systems have an onboard power meter. Windows will also recognize a battery is present (it will either report a percentage for "Smart" batteries or an unknown power source). See similar questions...

A battery's running time is very difficult to determine as it depends on many varying factors; such as the use of the screen, hard drive and all other accessories. These factors effectively reduce the battery's running time, so the more power demands made on the battery by the equipment, the shorter the running time. The total running time of the battery is also dependent upon the design of the equipment. A new Hi-Capacity battery will run 30% to 50% longer than the old battery did when new. See similar questions...

Most notebooks have power saving features designed to conserve battery charge. Some of these features include screen, memory, and hard drive suspend modes. Depending on the power savings features of your notebook, the computer will power down to conserve power. When the battery charge drops to a certain level, the system will force one of these suspend modes. Check your hardware and software documentation for specific details on the power savings features of your computer. See similar questions...

Over time, you may notice that your battery doesn't hold a charge as long as it used to. This may be caused by... See similar questions...

WDS will now automatically recondition the battery every 28 days. Multiple reconditioning within the 28 days will reduce the battery's life span. However, the option to manually recondition the battery is still available. The WDS will display "3.77 axle (3.47 FDR)" and "3.98 axle (3.47 FDR)". Either selection is acceptable, since the final drive ratio is 3.47 for both of them. The only Tire Size selection is 797. See similar questions...

The system is set to warn the user too early about a low battery. Windows (95 and 98) allows you to configure the battery warning (under the Power Management icon in Control Panel). The system will warn you visually and audibly based on the set percentage for the battery. See similar questions...

However, only notebooks with an nVidia GeForce or ATI Rage Mobility video chip sets will run Marine Aquarium smoothly. The NeoMagic chip will not work. See similar questions...

Deciding to purchase a desktop, notebook (laptop), or convertible (tablet) can be a difficult process. CCU's Student Computing Services has created a website that highlights the advantages of all three choices. CCU recommends that all incoming freshmen purchase the convertible notebook offered through the Convertible Notebook Initiative. See similar questions...

Best Buy, Circuit City, or other computer stores sell Linksys and Netgear cards, which are popular brands. These are priced at approximately $60.00. Remember to confirm that it is either 802.11 b or 802.11 g. Most new notebooks already include wireless capability. It is advisable to check your notebook’s specifications before purchasing a wireless card. It is generally referred to as “WiFi” or by the 802.11 designation. See similar questions...

Most palmtops do not utilize a hard drive, nor do they run the above operating systems. Some mini-notebook and most laptops do fufill the above requirements. See similar questions...