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Troubleshooting:
power
Y
OU
ARE
LOSING
BATTERY
POWER
TOO
QUICKLY
.
possible cause:
The battery does not fully charge because of prolonged
inactivity.
indicator:
The battery life per charge is too short.
solution:
Refer to
Chapter 5: Power, First-Time Use & Storage.
possible cause:
The battery’s charge capacity is diminished.
indicator:
The battery life per charge is too short.
solution:
Completely discharge, then recharge the battery. Refer
to
Chapter 5: Power, First-Time Use & Storage.
possible cause:
The battery is too hot.
indicator:
The battery is warm to the touch.
solution:
Allow the battery to cool. If this problem persists, make
sure the vents aren’t blocked and the computer isn’t
sitting on a thermal surface.
Make sure you’re using the correct adapter.
possible cause:
The system is using too much power.
solution:
Go into
Setup (see Chapter 4: Firmware), and adjust the
controls available in the Power menu. If your operating
system has a power management scheme (e.g. APM)
check its settings. You may also be using a power-hun-
gry PC Card device or a module (CD-RW).
