Power Management - Windows XP
Table Of Contents
- Power control and light locations
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Using external AC power
- Index
Resolving a low battery level
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of losing information when the computer reaches a critical battery level
and has initiated Hibernation, do not restore power until the power lights turn off.
Resolving a low battery level when external power is available
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Connect one of the following devices:
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AC adapter
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Optional expansion product or docking device
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Optional power adapter
Resolving a low battery level when a charged battery is available
1. Turn off the computer or initiate Hibernation.
2. Remove the discharged battery, and then insert a charged battery.
3. Turn on the computer.
Resolving a low battery level when no power source is available
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Initiate Hibernation.
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Save your work and shut down the computer.
Resolving a low battery level when the computer cannot exit Hibernation
When the computer lacks sufficient power to exit Hibernation, follow these steps:
1. Insert a charged battery or plug the computer into external power.
2. Exit Hibernation by pressing the power button.
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