User's Manual

Managing Power 3-7
Battery Low Signals and Actions
When the battery is low, Windows gives warning messages and the Battery
Charge Indicator (
) blinks yellow to alert you.
Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating
time depends on how you are using the computer. If you are using the
audio subsystem, PC card, hard or USB flash disk, the battery might run out
of charge very quickly.
Always respond to Battery Low by connecting the AC adapter, turning off
the computer, or placing your computer in Hibernation mode. If you do
not take any action, the computer will automatically hibernate and turn
off.
NOTE: You can set up the threshold of Battery Low and actions for Windows to
take with Windows Power Options. (For more information, see Windows’ Help.)
CAUTION:
 If you are using a PC card, do not access the card during battery low periods.
This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery
to run out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.
 If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge,
then you lose your data.