Checking The Battery Level; Battery-Low Warning - Gateway NE511 User Manual

42 - Battery pack

Checking the battery level

The 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.

Battery-low warning

When using battery power pay attention to the power meter.
Important
Connect the AC adapter as soon as possible after the battery-low
warning appears. Data may be lost if the battery is allowed 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.
The AC adapter
or a power outlet
is unavailable.
Recommended Action
1. Plug the AC adapter into the computer, and
then connect to the main power supply.
2. Save all necessary files.
3. Resume work.
Turn off the computer if you want to recharge
the battery rapidly.
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Close all applications.
3. Turn off the computer.