Acer LW80, 1670 Series manual Battery-low warning, Situation Recommended Action

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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 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 Acer Aspire 1670 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 Peripherals and optionsSoftware Troubleshooting English Your computer Page Tour of your computer Front viewGetting familiar with your computer Front view Left view EnglishRight view Rear view Bottom view Display FeaturesPerformance MultimediaHuman-centric design ConnectivityExpansion Indicators # Icon Function DescriptionLock keys Using the keyboardLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded numeric keypadWindows keys KeyHot keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionFn-F6 Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign Touchpad Touchpad basicsFunction Left Button Right Way Tap Scroll Key Launch Key Default Application Launch keysEnglish Storage Ejecting the optical drive tray Emergency ejection of the optical drive trayConnectivity options Ethernet and LANFax/Data modem Fast infrared Audio Securing your computer Setting a passwordSecurity slot English Battery power Page Maximizing the batterys life Battery packBattery pack characteristics Conditioning a new battery packInstalling and removing the battery pack Checking the battery level Charging the batteryOptimizing battery life Battery-low warning Situation Recommended ActionPower management English Options Page External keyboard External display devicesExternal input devices External keypadUSB devices Ieee 1394 Port Printer Audio devicesExpansion devices PC CardMiscellaneous options Battery packIn-1 card reader Manufacturing Option AC adapter Memory upgrade Key component upgradesInstalling memory Hard disk upgrade English Computer Page Disconnecting from the desktop What to bring to short meetings Moving aroundPreparing the computer What to bring to long meetingsWhat to bring with you Taking the computer homeSpecial considerations Traveling with the computer Setting up a home officeWhat to take with you Traveling internationally with your computer English Software Page System software Using system utilities Acer eManagerBios Utility Launch ManagerWindows Arcade Arcade Hot keys Hot key FunctionFinding 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 MusicData store files simply and easily Mode Supported Not SupportedAudio create your own greatest hits CDs Video your world in picturesMultilingual operating system installation Acer Disc to Disc RecoveryRestore without a Recovery CD Setup password and exit Troubleshooting Page Nothing appears on the screen Frequently asked questionsImage is not full-screen Keyboard does not respond There is no audio coming from my computerMy external microphone does not work Optical drive cannot read a discWant to set up my location to use the internal modem Printer does not workInternational Traveler’s Warranty ITW Requesting serviceBefore you call Specifications Page Data storage MicroprocessorMemory Display and videoKeyboard and pointing device Weight and dimensionsAudio PortsOperating system PowerEnvironment OptionsEnglish Regulation & safety notices This appendix lists the general notices for your computer Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC noticeOperation conditions Modem noticesRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens TBR List of Applicable CountriesEnglish Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice LCD pixel statementRadio Device Regulatory Notice General FCC RF safety requirement European Union EUEnglish Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 101 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity 103 104 Appendix B Regulation & safety notices Index 106 107 108