Useful Information
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Battery The computer will automatically switch to the battery power when the AC
adapter is disconnected.
Battery Power Saving Tips
The computer comes with an intelligent power-saving feature. You may extend
the battery life by:
• Setup power saving functions in BIOS Power Management Setup.
• Setup power saving functions in Operating System Power Management
options (e.g. Windows 98/2000/ME Power Management Options).
• Lower the intensity of the display by brightness control.
• Suspend the computer when temporarily leave the work.
• Shut down the computer when leave the work for a longer time.
Battery Low
When the battery is nearly exhausted, the computer gives the following “Battery
Low” warnings:
• Windows 98/2000/ME battery low warning (when operating system is
Windows)
• A series of beeps per minute.
• The power LED flashes.
Once the Battery Low warning occurs, please:
1. Save and close the files you are currently working on.
2. Plug in the AC adapter to recharge the battery.
Battery Gauge
In Windows 98/2000/ME, etc. you may get battery status information from
battery gauge. Click the power/battery icon then the battery gauge screen pops
out.