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power
With the system off, plug in (and turn on) a CRT to the
appropriate port. Reboot, enter
Setup
and reset the startup
display.
You are losing battery power too quickly.
possible cause:
The system is using too much power.
indicator:
The battery status icon, cycles too quickly.
solution:
Go into
Setup
(see
Chapter 4: Firmware
), and adjust
the controls available in the Power menu. If your op-
erating system has a power management scheme (i.e.
APM
) check its settings. You may also be using a PC
Card device which is drawing a lot of power (e.g. a
Type III storage device).
possible cause:
The battery does not fully charge due to prolonged inac-
tivity.
indicator:
The battery life per charge is too short.
solution:
Refer to
Chapter 5: Power
, Use & Charge.
possible cause:
The battery is too hot.
indicator:
The battery is warm to the touch.
solution:
Allow the battery to cool. If this problem persists, make
sure the vents arent blocked and the computer isnt sit-
ting on a thermal surface.
Make sure youre using the correct adapter.
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