Understanding The Battery Icons - CipherLab 9300 Reference Manual

9300 Mobile Computer

1.1.1 UNDERSTANDING THE BATTERY ICONS

The battery pack is the only power source for the mobile computer to work. It also
charges the backup battery on the main board so that the data stored in SDRAM can be
retained properly. Therefore, when the main battery charge goes low, you need to
replace the battery pack with a charged one or charge it as soon as possible. Most of all,
you should backup important data on a regular basis.
By looking at the battery icon, you can tell battery charge remaining in the main
battery – the higher the green level, the more power in the main battery. Double-tap a
battery icon so that you can quickly access the [Power Properties] dialog box.
Battery Icons Description
External power source is connected and main battery is charging
External power source is connected but main battery needs no charging
Main battery level 100% ~ 90%
Main battery level 89% ~ 70%
Main battery level 69% ~ 50%
Main battery level 49% ~ 30%
Main battery charge becomes low (29% ~ 15%) and needs charging
Main battery charge becomes very low (14% ~ 10%) and needs charging
immediately.
Backup battery charge becomes low and needs charging.
Backup battery charge becomes very low and needs charging immediately.
Warning: (1) Once the battery charge drops below 9%, the mobile computer will
automatically enter suspend mode. When being connected to power, the
LED indicator becomes red while charging and it takes no more than 3
minutes to charge the battery to 10% in normal condition. However, it
may take about half an hour to charge a drained battery. For quick use,
you may try another battery instead. The mobile computer cannot be
turned on until the battery charge reaches 10%.
(2) Data loss may occur with SDRAM during low battery condition. Always
save data before running out of power or keep a fresh battery for
replacement.
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