Acer Aspire ES1-711 Checking the battery level, Battery-low warning, Situation Recommended Action

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Checking the battery level

The power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level.

Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the power meter.

Important

Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed 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
	1.	Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and
The AC adapter	then connect to the main power supply.
and a power	2.	Save all necessary files.
outlet are	3.	Resume work.
available.	Turn off the computer if you want to recharge
	the battery rapidly.
The AC adapter	1.	Save all necessary files.
or a power outlet	2.	Close all applications.
is unavailable.	3.	Turn off the computer.

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