Chapter 7. Troubleshooting
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Problem: A beeping sound is heard and the low-battery indicator is on.
Solution: The battery power is nearly used up. Connect the AC adapter to
your computer or press the Fn + Esc key combination to enter suspend mode.
Problem: A beep isn’t heard when the low-battery indicator turns on, or
the gauge indicates power is less than 10%.
Solution: The battery power is nearly used up and the volume control may
be turned down. Please adjust the volume control and connect the computer
with the AC adapter.
Problem:
Actual battery operating time is shorter than expected.
Solution 1:
The battery is exposed to excessively high or low tempera-
tures. Suitable operating conditions are between 32
°
F and 113
°
F (0
°
C and
45
°
C) while the ideal temperature for battery operation is between 50
°
F and
95
°
F (10
°
C and 35
°
C).
Solution 2:
Make sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it com-
pletely before reusing.
Solution 3:
Power management has been turned off, turn the power man-
agement back on.
Solution 4:
A peripheral device or PC card is consuming a lot of power.
Turn off the unused device to save power.
Solution 5:
Previously the battery was given only a partial charge. Always
fully charge the battery after it has been totally used up.
Note:
Make sure the battery is totally used up before recharging and make
sure you recharge the battery to full capacity each time you recharge it.
