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|3.1.1.5 Knowing the Amount of Power
|While operating the computer, you can monitor the amount of remaining
|battery power on the system status display panel. If the computer detects
|a battery-low condition, the icon PICTURE 60 starts blinking after three
|beeps to indicate that it is time to charge the Rechargeable Battery. For
|information on how to charge the Rechargeable Battery, see page 3.1.2.
|Warning: This blinking icon PICTURE 61 indicates that the Rechargeable
|Battery urgently needs charging and that less than 3% of the full power of
|the battery remains. The computer will enter suspend or partial suspend
|mode in approximately 1 minute to preserve data. Do not leave the
|computer in this condition for more than 1 hour as this can shorten the
|life span of the battery. For more information, see page 2.5.
|+--- For Your Convenience (Spare Rechargeable Battery) ------------------+
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|¦ Usually, a complete charge makes it possible to use the battery for up ¦
|¦ to 3 hours depending on applications and the configuration. However, ¦
|¦ a fully-charged battery gradually loses its charge if not used for a ¦
|¦ month or so. In this condition, the battery does not reach full ¦
|¦ charge by charging it only once. ¦
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|¦ It is recommended that you obtain a spare Rechargeable Battery so you ¦
|¦ can immediately replace the Rechargeable Battery with the low charge ¦
|¦ and continue your work without delay. The low battery can be replaced ¦
|¦ without losing data or saving an application. The low battery can be ¦
|¦ recharged later when you are not operating the computer. See page ¦
|¦ 3.1.2. ¦
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|¦ A spare Rechargeable Battery (part number 79F0197) can be ordered from ¦
|¦ IBM or an IBM authorized dealer. ¦
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PS/2 Model L40 SX Quick Reference
Knowing the Amount of Power
¦ Copyright IBM Corp. 1991
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