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User's Guide
Troubleshooting
Low Battery. Plug in the DC power source. If the computer doesn’t start up
immediately, turn it off then on again.
The system is using too much power. If your OS has a Power Options
scheme check its settings. You may also be using an Card/USB
device/external device that is drawing a lot of power.
The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged. Make
sure the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before
reusing. Refer battery tips which care with the machine.
Power Options have been disabled. Go to the Control Panel in Windows
and re-enable the options.
Problem
Possible Cause - Solution
The battery LED power
indicator , is blinking
Green.
You are losing battery
power too quickly.
Actual battery operating
time is shorter than
expected.
Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are
not blocked. If this doesn’t cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode
or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the computer isn’t sitting on a thermal
surface . Make sure you’re using the correct adapter.
Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into
a travel bag (or any such container). Putting a notebook which is powered
on in a travel bag may cause the Vent/Fan intakes to be blocked.
The computer feels
too hot.
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