Compal NTUC0, User Manual

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NTUC0 User Manual
7.2.1 Battery Performance
The Battery Performance can be varied with on the different operating conditions.
Your battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing
CDs or DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness.
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, please contact
your notebook retailer.
Batteries should never be disposed of the household waste. Contact your local
waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the used
lithium-ion batteries.
7.2.2 Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Status Indicator behavior
Charging Flashes blue
Fully Charged Solid blue
Critical Low Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps
7.2.3 Power Meter
The power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is
running on battery power, you can double click the icon on the taskbar to check
the remaining battery charge. If you want to know more details about how to make the
icon appear on the taskbar if it is not already, please see
7.1 Power Management .
7.2.4 Low-Battery Warning
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