!Run a program: Select the checkbox, When the alarm occurs, run this pro- gram. Then, users may choose Configure program automatically.

Three sub-menus are available for setting precise commands to manage the program.

Task: Select a program to activate when the low battery alarm triggers.

Schedule: Task programs may be activated according to the schedule required; from the Advanced sub-menu task programs may be reactivated instantly and configured to run for precise durations.

Settings: Three commands are available to refine the operation of task programs. These commands set-up what the computer will do after tasks are completed, or if the computer is idle, or if the unit is under battery power. The three settings include, Scheduled Tasks Com- pleted, Idle Time, and Power Management.

Figure 3.15 Run a program configuration dialog boxes

3.4.2.2.2Critical battery alarm

By default, the critical battery alarm is set to trigger when the battery reaches 3% of its normal capacity. The alarm trigger may be changed to any percentage of available battery power between 0% and 100%.

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

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

Figure 3.16 Critical battery alarm options

Run a program: By selecting the checkbox, When the alarm occurs, run this pro- gram, users may choose to Configure program automatically. (See section 3.4.2.2.1 above.)

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