Acer Ferrari 3200 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 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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