NOTE: You, the customer, are solely responsible for data security. WinBook strongly recommends that you perform a backup of all personal data contained on your system prior to performing this procedure. Warning: WinBook will NOT be held responsible for any data loss incurred during this process.

1. If you are using Windows 3.xx exit windows and go to the dos prompt. If you are using Windows 95 choose the shutdown and restart in MS-DOS mode option.
2. Press Fn F8.
3. This will bring up the power management screen.
4. Disable power management.
5. Hit Esc and then the F4 key to exit the power management screen.
6. Remove AC power from the unit and let unit run until battery is dead.
7. Turn off the unit and let the battery sit until it is cool (10 - 30 minutes).
8. Plug in the ac adapter.
9. Let the battery charge 2-3 hours if unit is off or let the battery charge 4-6 hours if the unit is being used during the charging process.
10. Repeat steps 1 through 9 two more times.

We recommend doing steps 1 through 10 once every 40 - 60 days as part of your regular computer maintenance.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated. If you have noticed any problems with this tech article, or if you feel that something is not clear enough, please E-mail our Technical Support department by clicking on the link below. Please include the Technical Article Number and the specific area that you feel is inaccurate. Thank you. 
WinBook Tech Article Feedback

Disclaimer: This information is being provided to you as a service from the Technical Support Department of WinBook Computers. It is intended to assist you in the resolution of your technical problems or questions. If you feel uncomfortable implementing any of the information or suggestions contained herein then you should e-mail the WinBook Technical Support Department. WinBook will not be held responsible for any loss of information, data or programming as a result of the use of this TechNote.