Problems & Possible Solutions
Problem
The Battery LED power
indicator
,
is
blinking orange.
You are losing battery
power too quickly.
Actual battery operating
time
is
shorter
than
expected.
The computer feels too
hot.
Low Battery. Plug in the AC power source. If the computer doesn't start up immediately, turn it off
then on again.
The system is using too much power. If your OS has a Power Options scheme (see
Plans" on page 3 -
4) check its settings. You may also be using an ExpressCard device/USB
device/external device that is drawing a lot of power.
The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged. Make sure the battery is fully
discharged and recharge it completely before reusing.
Check the settings of any active power plan (see
A peripheral device/USB device is consuming a lot of power. Turn off/remove the unused device
to save power.
Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent/Fan intakes are not blocked. If this
doesn't cool it down, put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour. Make sure the
computer isn't sitting on a thermal surface. Make sure you're using the correct adapter.
Possible Cause - Solution
"Power Plans" on page 3 -
Problems & Possible Solutions 8 - 7
Troubleshooting
"Power
4).
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