Alienware m5550 user manual The Battery Pack, Lithium-Ion Battery, Very Low Battery Warning

Alienware Area-51 m5550 Technical Reference

In this chapter, you will learn how to operate your notebook on battery power, how to handle and maintain the battery pack, and learn about the system’s power saving features.

The TFT display, central processor, and hard disk drive are the major hardware subsystems that consume the most power. Power management deals with how these key components should behave to conserve power. For example, you can have the system turn off its display after 2 minutes of inactivity to save power. Efficient power management can help you work longer sessions before having to recharge the battery.

The Battery Pack

Lithium-Ion Battery

Your notebook uses a six-cell Lithium-Ion battery pack that provides power when you don’t have access to an AC outlet.

Note: It is necessary that you charge the battery pack for at least 6 hours before using it for the first time.

Note: In the Standby Suspend mode, a fully charged battery loses its power in roughly 1/2 a day or less. When not being used, the battery’s power will deplete in 1-2 months.

Battery Low-Power Warning

1. Low Battery Warning

Low battery conditions occur when the battery power is reduced to 6%. The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps once every 16 seconds or so.

2. Very Low Battery Warning

Very Low battery conditions occur when the power is reduced to 3%. The red battery status LED indicator blinks and the system beeps at 4-second intervals.

When your notebook warns you of its low battery condition, you will have about 3-5 minutes to save your current work.

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