Acer CQ60 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 1800 Series Page Basic care and tips for using your computer First things firstYour guides 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 Battery power Peripherals and optionsMoving with your computer SoftwareTroubleshooting Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Notices Index 103Page Your computer Page Tour of your computer Open viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityExpansion Display Indicators Icon Function DescriptionEnglish Keyboard Lock keysWindows keys Shift +Function keys Fn + F1Euro key Touchpad Touchpad basicsEnglish Description Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Hard diskOptical drive Ejecting the CD or DVD trayFax/data modem Connectivity optionsEthernet and LAN English Audio Aspire Media Console Security slot PasswordsSecuring your computer Battery power Page Battery pack Battery pack characteristics Maximizing battery life Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack To install a battery packCharging the battery Checking the battery levelOptimizing battery life To remove a battery packBattery-low warning Power management English Options Page External display devices External input devicesExternal keyboard External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesTo insert a PC card Expansion devicesPC Card To remove a PC card Installing memory Key component upgradesMemory upgrade Hard disk upgrade Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to short meetingsSetting up a home office Taking the computer homeWhat to bring with you Special considerationsTraveling with with computer What to take with youTraveling internationally with your computer Software Page System utility Acer eManagerLaunch Manager Cinema Features and BenefitsInstant-on Arcade Album MusicFile type compatibility Windows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Arcade remote controller Album Mode Music Mode Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsPlayer controls Arcade controlsNavigation controls Video DVD settingsCinema Language Album Slideshow settings Editing a video file VideoPlaying a video file Copy backup your CD/DVD collection MusicTVOptional BurnerVideo your world in pictures Audio create your own greatest hits CDsData store files simply and easily DVD/ Svcd DTS Bios Setup Utility Software Troubleshooting Page Image is not full-screen Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen There is no audio coming from my computer My external microphone does not workKeyboard does not respond Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem English Specifications Page Microprocessor MemoryData storage Display and VideoWeight and dimensions PowerPorts EnvironmentOptions English Appendix B This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish English Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Radio Device Regulatory Notice LCD pixel statementMacrovision copyright protection notice General European Union EUFCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102101 2004/7/5 Index 104