Wyse Technology 909522-41L manual Monitoring Battery Power, Low Battery Alarms

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Getting Started

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Note

In order to access the power management options in the Power Options

Properties dialog box, you must be logged in as an Administrator.

Monitoring Battery Power

There are two ways to display battery properties and monitor how much power the battery has left:

•Click Start Settings Control Panel Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab.

•Double-click the battery icon in the taskbar to display battery properties.

Figure 3-5 Power Option Properties - Power Meter

If you do not see the battery icon, enable it in Start Settings Control Panel Power Options. Choose the Advanced tab and click Always show icon on the taskbar.

Low Battery Alarms

How your thin computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start Settings Control Panel Power Options Alarms.

Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled: the Low Battery Alarm (0%), and the Critical Battery Alarm (100%). Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are activated. Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds, displays a message, or both.

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Contents Wyse Mobile Thin Computer, X90L/X90Le Users GuideEnd User License Agreement License Trademarks Copyright NoticePatents Restricted Rights Legend Ordering Information FCC StatementIii Wireless Usage and RequirementsRegulatory Compliance for Thin Computers Canadian DOC NoticesDevice Power Supply Battery InformationCable Notice Contents Frequently Asked Questions List of Figures List of Tables Making ConnectionsEstablishing a Server Environment About this Guide About This GuideOrganization of this Guide Finding Information in this GuideImportant Safeguards Wyse Technical Support Links to Related Documentation and ServicesChapter Check the Package Contents FeaturesIntroducing Your Thin Computer System indicator lights Release latch Inside ViewFront View Right Side View Back ViewBattery Left Side ViewBottom View Install the Battery Setting Up Your Thin ComputerConnect the Power Cable Getting StartedTurning Off the Thin Computer Removing the BatteryTurn On the Thin Computer ChapterAdjusting the Brightness Adjusting the VolumeSystem Indicator Lights Numeric Keypad Keyboard Function Keys for System ControlNumeric Keypad Touch PadPower Management Connecting a PrinterTouch Pad Precautions DraggingLow Battery Alarms Monitoring Battery PowerPower Option Properties Alarms Battery ChargingWhen to Replace the Battery Changing the BatteryPower Saving Modes Initiating Standby Mode Standby ModePower Button Settings Power Saving TipsGraphics System Connecting to an External MonitorHeat Considerations Screen ControlsS3Display tab Wi-Fi Wired Net/LANMaking Connections Making a ConnectionInstalling a Card On the Contents tab, select CertificatesExpress Card Removing a Card BluetoothExpress Card Size Restrictions Creating a Partnership Between Phone and Thin ComputerEstablishing the connection Enabling the Bluetooth device for connecting to the Internet New Connection Wizard Connecting to a Network through a DUN-Capable Mobile PhoneConnection Window Opening Port 11 Network Connection Disconnecting Windows Bluetooth DUNThis page intentionally blank Establishing a Server Environment Setting Up Access to the Enterprise ServersChapter Frequently Asked Questions This page intentionally blank Figures Page Tables Users Guide Wyse Mobile Thin Computer X90L/X90Le Issue