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Mobile Computing
What to do when the battery alarm sounds
The Windows operating system has additional power
management options that can be accessed through an icon in
the Control Panel. For more information, see
Tool" on page
What to do when the battery alarm sounds
Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low
battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps
to save your work.
You Windows operating system offers two alarms before
your system shuts down.
To change the default alarm settings:
1
Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance
and Maintenance.
2
Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon.
3
Click the Setup Action tab.
4
Configure the Alarm settings to suit your needs.
Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your
data and take one of the following actions:
❖
Suspend or shut down your computer.
❖
Shut down your computer and replace the main battery
with a charged one.
❖
Install a secondary battery module in the computer's
Slim SelectBay.
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Connect your computer to an AC power source.
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