
6 The Power System (XP)
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6.2.1 Battery
Performance
The performance of the battery can vary, depending on operating conditions. Your battery
may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or DVDs, or
have high display-brightness settings.
The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low.
Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or
explosion. For more details on purchasing compatible batteries, contact your
notebook retailer.
Batteries should never be disposed of with household waste. Contact your local
waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of used lithium-ion
batteries.
Only use the BATEL80L6 or BATEL80L9 battery pack with this computer.
6.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Status
Indicator behavior
Charging Flashes
blue
Fully Charged
Solid blue
Critical Low
Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps
6.2.3 Power
Meter
The power meter
indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is
running on battery power, you can check the remaining battery charge, double click
the
icon on the taskbar. For more details, including how to make the icon appear on the
taskbar if it is not already, see
6.1 Power Management
.
Summary of Contents for FL90
Page 21: ...1 Chapter 1 Introducing Your Notebook...
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Page 37: ...2 Chapter 2 Operating Your Notebook XP...
Page 69: ...3 Chapter 3 Operating Your Notebook Vista...
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Page 103: ...4 Chapter 4 Caring for Your Notebook...
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Page 111: ...5 Chapter 5 Peripherals...
Page 117: ...6 Chapter 6 The Power System XP...
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Page 129: ...7 Chapter 7 The Power System Vista...
Page 139: ...8 Chapter 8 The BIOS Setup Program...
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