IBM ThinkPad 755CX, Manual

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Using the Battery-Power Status Indicator
Status Condition Action Required
Off The battery
pack is not
installed.
The
computer is
turned off.
The
computer is
in suspend
mode when
the AC
Adapter is
not
connected.
You should take the necessary
actions when the
blinking orange
condition occurs, before the computer
enters suspend mode because of a
low-battery condition.
If suspend mode is caused by a
low-battery condition, data in memory
can be lost. Take either of the
following actions immediately:
To continue your work with the
AC Adapter:
1. Connect the AC Adapter to
the computer.
2. Press the Fn key.
To continue your work with a fully
charged battery pack:
1. Connect the AC Adapter to
the computer.
2. Replace the battery pack with
a fully charged one.
3. Press the Fn key.
4. Disconnect the AC Adapter
from the computer.
Low-Battery Condition
Warning:
Do not leave the computer in this
condition for an extended period
of time. Data in memory will be
lost.
When the battery pack is low in power, the computer sounds three
consecutive beeps, and the battery-power status indicator starts
blinking. The battery pack needs to be charged immediately. You
must take the actions described under the “Blinking orange” status
on page 96. If the actions are not taken within 1 minute, the
computer will enter suspend mode.
Chapter 4. Using Battery Power
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