Checking The Battery Level; Optimizing Battery Life; Battery-Low Warning - Acer Aspire V5 User Manual

Checking the battery level

The Windows power meter indicates the current battery level. Rest the cursor over
the battery/power icon on the taskbar to see the battery's present charge level.

Optimizing battery life

Optimizing battery life helps you get the most out of battery operation, prolonging the
charge/recharge cycle and improving recharging efficiency. You are advised to follow
the suggestions set out below:
Purchase an extra battery pack.
•
Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.
•
Eject a PC Card if it is not being used, as it will continue to draw power (for
•
selected models).
• Store the battery pack in a cool, dry place. The recommended temperature is
10° C (50° F) to 30° C (86° F). Higher temperatures cause the battery to self-
discharge faster.
Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
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• Look after your AC adapter and battery.

Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the Windows power meter.
Warning: Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the
battery-low warning appears. Data will be lost if the battery to
become fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
When the battery-low warning appears, the recommended course of action depends
on your situation:
Situation
The AC adapter
and a power
outlet are
available.
Recommended Action
1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and then
connect to the mains power supply.
2. Save all necessary files.
3. Resume work.
Turn off the computer if you want to recharge the
battery rapidly.
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