Power, Start, And Battery Problems - Alienware Sentia 244 User Manual

USER'S MANUAL
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Power, Start, and Battery Problems

The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on -
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The notebook beeps intermittently -
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The battery life gets shorter and shorter -
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The battery does not charge -
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You may be running too many applications. Try to close
some applications or increase system memory for higher
performance.
The processor may have been overheated due to the
system's inability to regulate its internal heat. Make sure
the notebook's ventilation grills are not blocked.
Battery power may be extremely low. The circuitry
prevents a complete power drain, which is not intended
for Lithium Ion batteries. Use the adapter to charge it for
several hours before trying again.
When battery charge is low, an audible beep warns you.
Press Fn+F3 to turn off the warning beep, if desired.
The battery has a finite life of about 500 charge cycles. If
your battery is over one or two years old, it may be time
to have it replaced.
Try a higher power saving setting in the BIOS or in the
Windows Power Management.
Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a valid power
source.
The battery charge indicator LED on the notebook
should be lit when you plug in the AC adapter.
Make sure the battery module is fully inserted in its bay;
make sure the battery latch is in locked position.
If the battery is operating at a very high temperature, it
may not charge.
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