Acer 2020 Series manual Battery-low warning

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Operating on battery power

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 is fully depleted causing the computer to shut down.

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

Situation

Recommended Action

 

 

An AC adapter and a power outlet are available.

1.Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then connect to an external 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.

An 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 Acer Aspire 2020 Series Page Your 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 adapterTaking care of your battery pack Cleaning and servicingEnglish Contents Moving with your computer Operating on battery powerPeripherals and options SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices IndexPage Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open view EnglishEnglish Front view Top view Left view Right view Rear view Bottom view Features Display Indicators English Keyboard Lock keysEmbedded numeric keypad Windows keys Shift +Function keys Fn + F3Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Launch keys Ejecting an optical disc StorageTo eject an optical disc To load an optical disc Ethernet and LAN Connectivity optionsFax/data modem English Audio Aspire Media Console Securing your computer PasswordsSecurity slot Battery power Page Maximizing battery life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packOptimizing battery life Charging the batteryChecking the battery level To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesPC Card Expansion devicesTo insert a PC card To remove a PC card Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Preparing the computer Disconnecting from the desktopMoving around What to bring to short meetingsWhat to bring with you Setting up a home officeTaking the computer home Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System software Launch ManagerAspire Arcade CinemaAlbum MusicDTS Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsNavigation controls Player controlsDVD settings CinemaLanguage Album Slideshow settings Playing a video file Editing a video fileCopy backup your CD/DVD collection Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily Video your world in picturesBios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Page Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenThere is no audio coming from my computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Microprocessor Weight and dimensions Options English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 2004/3/5 Index 100