Battery Packs
Hardware Guide 3–15
Managing Low-Battery Conditions
Some low-battery condition alerts and system responses can be
changed in the Power Options Properties window of the operating
system. The information in this chapter describes the alerts and
system responses set at the factory. For information about setting
preferences in the Power Options Properties window, refer on this
CD to the Software Guide, “Power” chapter, “Setting Power
Preferences” section.
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions
The notebook has alerts for 2 types of low-battery conditions: a
low-battery condition and a critical low-battery condition.
Low-Battery Condition
When a battery pack that is the only power source available
reaches a low-battery condition (10 percent of a full charge), the
battery light flashes.
Battery Pack Quick Check Indications
Indication Percent of a Full Charge Remaining
4 lights on 76 to 100%
3 lights on 51 to 75%
2 lights on 26 to 50%
1 light on 11 to 25%
1 light blinking 1 to 10%
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