Acer TravelMate P245-MG - Manual (Page 56)

Battery pack 38
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Battery-low warning
When using battery power pay attention to the power meter.
Warning! Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the
battery-low warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is
allowed to become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of
action depends on your situation:
Installing and removing the battery pack
Important: Before removing the battery from the unit, connect
the AC adapter if you want to continue using your computer.
Otherwise, turn off the computer first.
To install a battery pack:
1. Align the battery with the open battery bay; make sure that the end with the
contacts will enter first, and that the top surface of the battery is facing up.
2. Slide the battery into the battery bay and gently push until the battery
locks in place.
To remove a battery pack:
1. Slide the battery release latch to release the battery.
2. Pull the battery from the battery bay.
Situation Recommended Action
The AC adapter
and a power outlet
are available.
1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then
connect to the main power supply.
2. Save all necessary files.
3. Resume work.
Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the
battery rapidly.
An extra fully
charged battery
pack is available.
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Close all applications.
3. Turn off the computer.
4. Replace the battery pack.
5. Turn on the computer and resume work.
The AC adapter or
a power outlet is
unavailable. You
have no spare
battery pack.
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Close all applications.
3. Turn off the computer.