Optimizing Battery Life; Battery Low Warning - Acer ICONIA 6120 User Manual

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:
• Use AC power whenever possible, reserving battery for on-the-go use.
• 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
discharge faster.
• Excessive recharging decreases the battery life.
• Look after your AC adapter and battery.
Battery low
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
becomes fully depleted and the computer shuts down.
battery low
When the
depends on your situation:
Situation
The AC adapter and
a power outlet are
available.
The AC adapter or a
power outlet is
unavailable. You
have no spare
battery pack.
warning
warning appears, the recommended course of action
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.
1. Save all necessary files.
2. Close all applications.
3. Shut down the operating system to turn off the
computer.
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