3.4.2.2Alarms

The second tab on the Power Options Properties menu displays the Alarms menu, which offers a selection of alarm options according to two basic categories.

!Low battery alarm; (default setting is 10%.)

!Critical battery alarm; (default setting is 3%.)

Figure 3.13 Power alarm options

3.4.2.2.1Low battery alarm

By default, the low battery alarm is set to trigger when the battery reaches 10% of its normal capacity. The alarm can be set to trigger according to any percentage of available battery power between 0% and 100%.

Selecting Alarm action summons the Low battery alarm actions sub-menu. The default action displays a message notifying of the low power condition.

!Notification: The user may change the alarm notification settings, choosing between Sound alarm or Display message, which is the system default.

!Alarm action: The user may select the Alarm action check box to instruct the system what to do when the low battery alarm sounds, which is either Standby or Shut down.

Figure 3.14 Low battery alarm options

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