Identifying A Low Battery Condition; Resolving A Low Battery Condition - Compaq Armada M700 Series Reference Manual

Identifying a Low Battery Condition

When a low battery condition occurs, the computer beeps every 15
seconds and the battery power light blinks.
CAUTION:
little battery charge remains. Take immediate action to resolve the
low battery condition.
When a low battery condition is reached, save your files and
initiate Hibernation before replacing the battery pack.
When a critical low battery condition occurs, the system initiates
Hibernation. It is recommended that Hibernation be enabled at all
times to safeguard against possible data loss in a critical low
battery condition.
CAUTION:
Hibernation when a critical low battery condition is reached. When
this occurs, all unsaved data is lost.

Resolving a Low Battery Condition

Resolve a low battery condition when another power source is
available by using one of these methods:
Connecting to external power (refer to Chapter 1)
Charging with an optional external Battery Charger
Connecting to the optional Automobile Power
Adapter/Charger
Connecting to the optional Aircraft Power Adapter (Does not
charge battery packs.)
Docking the computer in an optional docking base that is
connected to external power
Replacing the battery pack
4-6 Battery Packs
When you are alerted to a low battery condition, very
If Hibernation is disabled, the computer does not initiate