30
Set the value for the [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more. This is necessary for
the standby or hibernation function to be completed (assuring data is saved) when
the battery level is low.
Windows 98
Do not add a check mark for [Display message] for [Notification] in
[Alarms] - [Alarm Action]. This may prevent the computer from re-
suming.
When making a setting for [When the alarm
goes off, the computer will:] in [Alarms] -
[Alarm Action], add a check mark for [Force
standby or shutdown even if a program stops
responding].
If the computer shuts down or enters either
the standby or hiber nation mode by the
Alarm settings function, start up the com-
puter or resume operations after connect-
ing the AC adaptor. If the computer star ts
up or resumes while the AC adaptor is not
connected, Windows may not operate prop-
erly or alarm operations may stop working.
Following that:
Plug in the AC adaptor, and fully charge your battery.
Use a spare battery if you have one.
If you have neither the AC adaptor nor an extra battery, power the computer off.
save your data and power off your computer
When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low
Battery Power
Remaining Battery Level Confirmation by Alarm*
1
The computer can be set to notify of a low battery level, etc., in [Control Panel] -
[Power Management]*
2
- [Alar ms]. When the battery level goes down to the level
specified, the computer sets off an alarm and displays a message indicating the low
battery level.
Windows 98
Windows 2000
(This is the Windows 98 screen. The Win-
dows 2000 screen slightly differs.)
*
1
When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the alarm is
also disabled.
*
2
Windows 2000
: [Power Options]
*
3
When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the warning
beep is also disabled.
(at approx. 9% capacity)
Red indicator lights
Beep sounds*
3
(at approx. 4% capacity)
Hibernation Mode
Windows NT