Sharp Actius PC-MC22, Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
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CHAPTER 2
Battery and Power Management
This chapter explains how to manage the computer’s power effectively and how to use
the battery pack.
In this section, you often see the expression “ Power Options Properties
dialog box.” To open the dialog box:
1. Click start – Control Panel .
2. Click Performance and Maintenance – Power Options in the
Category view or double-click the Power Options icon in the
Classic view.
The Battery Pack
When not connected to an external power source, the computer operates with the
rechargeable battery pack. The duration of the battery life may be longer if the
computer’s power management is active. See the
Power Saving section on page 2-7
for details on the power management.
To keep the battery life longer,
•
Condition the battery pack if the actual remaining power in the battery is less than
what the Windows
Power Meter indicates. (See the Conditioning the Battery Pack
section on page 2-4.)
•
Turn off the computer while you are not using it.
•
The duration of the battery depends on the computer usage. Using
applications, which heavily use external peripherals, will result in
shorter battery life.
• When the battery has not been charged, the computer may not operate
properly. Connect the AC power source to charge the battery.