User's Manual

Using the Battery 45
Battery Warnings
If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have approximately 5–10 minutes of
battery life left. You should:
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Save your work and,
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Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a
fully charged battery.
You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power
management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows).
If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when
you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:
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The battery temperature is below 10°C or over 32°C. If you think the battery
temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery,
and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.
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The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.