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Mobile computing
RG 5.375 x 8.375 ver 2.3.2
The RTC battery does not charge while the computer is turned off,
even when AC power is attached.
Monitoring battery power
The battery light indicates the main battery’s current charge.
It:
❖
Glows amber while the battery is being charged.
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Glows green when the battery is fully charged.
❖
Is not lit when the computer is not connected to an
external power source.
Battery life and charge time may vary depending upon power
management settings, applications and features used.
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light (
) with the on/off
light (
). When the on/off light flashes amber, it indicates that the
system is suspended (using Windows
®
XP Standby command).
Setting battery alarms
Your computer can be configured to warn you when the
battery is running low. For more information, see “Setting
battery alarms” in the electronic user’s guide.
Changing the main battery
When your battery power is running low, you have two
options: connect the computer to an AC power source or
install a charged battery.
If your battery discharges fully, your information will be lost. Be sure
to save your work often.
When handling a battery, be careful not to drop it or short-circuit its
terminals.
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Save your work.
