Specifications

5-6 Managing Power
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Beth Zanca Saved by: J Abercrombie Saved date: 07/28/99 1:39 PM
Part Number: 141356-001 File name: Ch05
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
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If external power is available, do one of the following—
❏
Connect the computer to an electrical outlet with the AC
adapter.
❏
Dock the computer in a docking base that is connected to
external power.
❏
Plug an optional Automobile Power Adapter/Charger into
the power connector on the computer and into a vehicle
cigarette lighter receptacle.
❏
Plug an optional Aircraft Power Adapter into the power
connector on the computer and into the in-seat power
supply available on some commercial aircraft.
NOTE:
An optional Aircraft Power Adapter can be used to run
the computer, but cannot be used to charge a battery pack.
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If a charged battery pack is available—Press the suspend
button to initiate Suspend (Standby), then remove
the discharged battery pack and insert a charged battery pack.
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If neither external power nor a charged battery pack is
available—
❏
Press
Fn +
the suspend button to initiate Hibernation
or
❏
Save your work, then shut down the computer.
Restoring from Hibernation After Resolving
a Critical Low-Battery Condition
Slide the power switch. If the computer does not have
enough power to restore your work:
1. Press
Ctrl+Alt+Del
to abort the restoration.
2. Insert a charged battery pack or connect the computer to
external power.
3. Slide the power switch.