Resolving low-battery conditions

CAUTION To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical low- battery condition and has initiated hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights are turned off.

When external power is available

When external power is available, you can resolve a low-battery condition by connecting on of the following devices:

●AC adapter

●Optional docking device or expansion product

●Optional power adapter

When a charged battery is available

When a charged battery is available, you can resolve a low-battery condition by following these steps:

1.Turn off the computer or initiate hibernation.

2.Insert a charged battery .

3.Turn on the computer.

When no power source is available

When no power source is available, you can resolve a low-battery condition by following either of these steps:

●Initiate hibernation.

– or –

●Save your work and shut down the computer.

When the computer cannot restore from hibernation

If the computer cannot restore from hibernation, follow these steps:

1.Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power.

2.Restore from hibernation by pressing the power button.

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