Power
Identifying Low-Battery Conditions
When a battery pack that is the only power source for the
notebook reaches a low-battel T condition, a text warning message
is displayed, and the battery light blinks.
If a low-battery condition is not resolved and the amount of
charge remaining in the battery pack continues to drop, the
notebook eventually enters a critical low-batteo' condition. If
the notebook is on or in standby when a critical low-battery
condition is reached:
• If hibernation is enabled, the system initiates hibernation.
Some unsaved work may be lost.
• If hibernation is disabled, the notebook remains briefly in
standby, and then shuts down. All unsaved work is lost.
Hibernation is enabled by del:ault. To verily that hibernation
remains enabled, select Start > Control Panel > Performance
and Maintenance > Power Options > Hibernate tab. If
hibernation is enabled, the Enable Hibernation check box is
selected.
Resolving Low-Battery Conditions
_ AUTION: 1-oprevent problems when restoring from hibernation: If the
notebook has reached a critical low-battery condition and has begun to
initiate hibernation, do not restore power until hibernation is complete.
When hibernation is complete, the power/standby lights are turned off.
To resolve a low-battery condition:
If external power is available, connect the notebook to the
external power source.
If a charged battery pack is available, shut down the notebook
or initiate hibernation. Insert a charged battery pack, and then
turn on the notebook.
• If no power source is available, save your work. Then initiate
hibernation or shut down the notebook.
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