Running The Computer On Its Battery; Checking The Power Level Of The Battery - Fujitsu l2010 User Manual

Running the computer on its battery

This section explains how to run your computer on its battery pack.
1. Disconnect the AC adapter from your computer and press the power button to start the
computer.
Power button
Critical Points
Turn on the main power switch if it is in the OFF position.
The operating time of the battery pack shortens when it is used in a cold place.
The chargeability of the battery pack decreases after it has been used over a long period of
time, and its operating time shortens accordingly. If the battery runs down soon, replace it
with a new battery.
A rise in the battery temperature may slow down your computer. If this happens, connect the
AC adapter to your computer.

Checking the power level of the battery

When the computer is turned on or the battery is being charged, the power level indicator lights up
or blinks to let you know the state of charge of the internal battery pack.
The way the power level indicator shows the power level
Lit when the computer is running or blinks when the computer is on standby.
Lit/blinks green: Battery is between about 51% and 100% charged.
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Lit/blinks orange: Battery is between about 13% and 50% charged.
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Lit/blinks red: Low battery condition (about 12% or less charged) or dead battery condition
(0% charged). When the battery starts to run low (low battery condition), your
computer sounds a low battery alarm through the speakers.
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