Aspire Digital 4715Z, 4315 manual Battery-low warning, Situation Recommended Action

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Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.

Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.

When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends on your situation:

Situation

Recommended Action

 

 

The AC adapter and a power outlet are available.

1.Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to the mains power supply.

2.Save all necessary files.

3.Resume work.

Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the battery rapidly.

An extra fully charged battery pack is available.

1.Save all necessary files.

2.Close all applications.

3.Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

4.Replace the battery pack.

5.Turn on the computer and resume work.

The AC adapter or a power outlet is unavailable. You have no spare battery pack.

1.Save all necessary files.

2.Close all applications.

3.Shut down the operating system to turn off the computer.

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Contents Aspire 4715Z/4315 Series Users GuidePage Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical power Guidelines for safe battery usage Product servicingReplacing the battery pack Potentially explosive environmentsOperating environment Additional safety informationTelephone line safety Medical devicesVehicles Potentially explosive environmentsEmergency calls Disposal instructions Mercury advisoryTips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your visionDeveloping good work habits XiiYour guides Basic care and tips for using your computerFirst things first Turning your computer on and offTaking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adapterPlease refer to Frequently asked questions on Taking care of your battery packCleaning and servicing Xvi Contents Using the system utilities Securing your computer Troubleshooting Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Empowering Technology To create a new power plan Acer ePower ManagementUsing power plans To switch between power plansTo delete a power plan Battery statusAcer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management for selected mdoels Acer eLock Management Empowering Technology Acer eRecovery Management Empowering Technology Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Icon Item Description Your Acer notebook tourTop view Closed front view Icon Item Description Latch Locks and releases the lidLeft view Icon DescriptionRight view Rear viewBase view Specifications PlatformDimensions Compliance Indicators Function DescriptionEasy-launch buttons Icon Function DescriptionTouchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left button Right button 3 Main touchpad Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the keyboardDesired access Num Lock on Num Lock off Lock key DescriptionWindows keys KeyDescriptionHotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive trayAdjusting the volume AudioUsing the system utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Select Tasks & Scans Norton Internet SecurityHow do I check for viruses? No audio is heard from the computer Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen Printer does not work Want to set up my location to use the internal modemKeyboard does not respond English Before you call Requesting serviceInternational Travelers Warranty ITW Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Installing and removing the battery pack Optimising battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionAcer Arcade for selected models Display Settings Finding and playing contentSettings Navigation controls Audio SettingsArcade controls Player controlsBackground mode Virtual keyboardCinema Editing Pictures Slide Show settingsAlbum Snapshot VideoPlaying a video file Editing videoAuthoring CD/DVDs MusicMake DVDs File type compatibility Acer Arcade Deluxe for selected models Remote control for selected models Remote functions DV Wizard Starting Acer Arcade DeluxeVideoMagician DVDivineMoving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computerWhat to take with you Taking the computer homeWhat to bring to meetings Special considerations Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with youSecuring your computer Using a computer security lockUsing passwords Entering passwords Setting passwordsFax/data modem Expanding through optionsConnectivity options Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus USBEjecting an ExpressCard ExpressCardInserting an ExpressCard Installing memory Enable disk-to-disk recovery Bios utilityBoot sequence PasswordRegion code Country or region Using softwarePlaying DVD movies Power management Acer eRecovery Management Create backupBurn backup disc Restore and recoveryError messages Corrective action Troubleshooting tipsError messages English Operation conditions Regulations and safety noticesFCC notice Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem noticesRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of applicable countriesEnglish Macrovision copyright protection notice Laser compliance statementLCD pixel statement European Union EU Article 3.1a Health and SafetyRadio device regulatory notice General Article 3.1b EMCEnglish FCC RF safety requirement English Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited EN60950-12001 EN600652002 applied to models with TV functionLCD panel ergonomic specifications Index CD-ROMEnglish

4715Z, 4315 specifications

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