IBM RT-686EX manual Battery Power Saving Tips, Battery Low, Battery Gauge

Useful Information

Battery

The computer will automatically switch to the battery power when the AC adapter is disconnected.

Battery Power Saving Tips

The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend the battery life by:

•Setup power saving functions in BIOS Power Management Setup.

•Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management options (e.g. Windows 98/2000/ME Power Management Options).

•Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control.

•Suspend the computer when temporarily leave the work.

•Shut down the computer when leave the work for a longer time.

Battery Low

When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery Low” warnings:

•Windows 98/2000/ME battery low warning (when operating system is Windows)

•A series of beeps per minute.

•The power LED flashes.

Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please:

1.Save and close the files you are currently working on.

2.Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery.

Battery Gauge

In Windows 98/2000/ME, etc. you may get battery status information from battery gauge. Click the power/battery icon then the battery gauge screen pops out.

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