Getac M220, Operation Manual

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Managing Power 3-7
NOTE: The system supports the battery hot-swap function, providing you the ability to
replace the battery even during system on. Hot swap means that you can remove the
secondary battery pack and replace it with another one without significant interruption
to the system (without turning off the system).
Battery Low Signals and Actions
Battery Low occurs when the battery has approximately 10 % (Windows
default setting) of its charge remaining. The computer gives warning
messages and the Battery Power Indicator (
) blinks amber (orange) to
alert you to take actions.
NOTE: You can set up your threshold and signals of Battery Low under Windows.
Immediately save your data upon Battery Low. The remaining operating
time depends on how you are using the computer. If you are using the
audio subsystem, hard or optical drives, the battery might run out of
charge very quickly.
Always respond to Battery Low by placing your computer on Standby or
Hibernation mode, turning off the computer, or connecting the AC
adapter.
If you do not take any action, the computer will automatically hibernate
and turn off.
CAUTION:
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If you are using a flash PC card, do not access the card during battery low periods.
This is because the access may take longer than the time it takes the battery to run
out of charge, thus making your access to the card unsuccessful.
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If you fail to save your data when the battery completely runs out of charge, then
you lose your data.