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Battery Pack
Chapter 2 Operating on Battery Power 35
Otherwise, the computer enters Standby mode.
The following table shows the recommended course of
action to take when you encounter a battery-low condition.
Warning: Connect the AC adapter to the computer as
soon as possible. Data is lost when computer power
is cut off during Standby mode.
Situation Recommended Action
AC adapter
and power
outlet available
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
2. Save all necessary files.
3. Resume work.
Power off the computer if you wish to
recharge the battery rapidly.
An extra fully-
charged
battery pack
available
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Exit the application.
3. Power off the computer.
4. Replace the battery pack.
5. Power on the computer and resume work.
or
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Enter Hibernation mode (press Fn-F4).
3. Install the extra battery pack.
4. Resume from Hibernation mode.
AC adapter or
power outlet
not available
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Exit the application.
3. Power off the computer.
or
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Enter Hibernation mode (press Fn-F4).
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