Specifications

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Suspend
to
Enabled
in the
Power
menu of the Setup Utility, the computer will be
suspended to disk in case of significantly low battery power. When your computer
suspends, do not turn on the computer before connecting to a wall outlet or
connecting a fully charged optional external battery pack (see page 3-5).
In Windows 98, you can set the alarm to inform you of the remaining battery level.
In
Power Management properties
dialog box, select
Alarms
tab and set
Low battery
alarm
and
Critical battery alarm
.
The remaining operating time depends on the power you are consuming. If you are
using the audio system, PC card slot, hard disk drive or external floppy disk drive
unit, your computer may consume more battery life.
See also the section on power management in this chapter.
Charging the Battery Pack
1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. While the battery is being charged,
the battery power indicator is orange and the battery indicator turns on.
2. When the battery is fully charged, the battery power indicator turns green and
the battery indicator turns off. Charging time may vary according to the status
of the computer.
When the battery is hot (for example, after long use), it may take longer
to fully charge the battery.
Initializing the Battery Pack
You need to initialize the battery pack when the actual remaining power in your
battery is less than what the battery indicator lights suggest.
1. Connect the computer to AC power and wait until the battery is fully charged.
The battery power indicator turns green and the battery indicator turns off. It
will take about 2 hours and 30 minutes if the battery is completed discharged.
2. Turn on the computer.
3. When the message
Press <F2> to enter Setup Utility
appears, press
F2
to open
the Setup Utility.