Specifications

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Figure 3-6 Power Option Properties
If you do not see the battery icon, enable it in Start | Control Panel | Power Options.
Choose the Advanced tab and click Always show icon on the taskbar.
Low Battery Alarms
How your thin computer responds to a low battery condition is set under Start | Control
Panel | Power Options | Alarms.
Two different power alarms can be enabled or disabled: the Low Battery Alarm, and the
Critical Battery Alarm. Use the slidebar to set the power level at which the alarms are
activated. Click on the Alarm Action button to choose whether the alarm sounds, displays
a message, or both.
Warning
When battery power is low, the thin computer will display a warning on the
screen. Take immediate action, such as saving files or connecting to the
power adapter, or data may be lost.
When the thin computer alerts you that the battery is low, immediately do one of the
following:
• Connect the power adapter
• Save your work, turn off the thin computer and replace the discharged battery with a
charged battery (See "Changing the Battery").
Note
Do not restart the thin computer until you have connected to the power
adapter, or replaced the discharged battery with a charged battery.
Battery Charging
When you use the power adapter to connect your thin computer to a power outlet, the
internal battery will automatically begin to recharge. While the battery is charging, the
Battery Charge icon on the Indicator panel will be active. When the battery is fully
charged, the Battery Charge icon will turn off.