Power, Start, And Battery Problems - MAXDATA VISION 450T Manual

Power, Start, and Battery Problems

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You may be running too many applications. Try to close
some applications or increase system memory for higher
performance.
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You may have selected Maximum Power Savings or Idle
Mode. These power saving options slow down the CPU to
conserve power. See Section 2 BIOS Setup and Section 3
Battery Power / Power Management for more information.
The notebook powers down as soon as it is powered on -
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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.
The notebook beeps intermittently -
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When battery charge is critically low, an audible beep warns
you. Press Fn+F3 to turn off the warning beep.
The battery life gets shorter and shorter -
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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.
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Try a higher power saving setting in the BIOS or in the
Windows Power Management.
The battery does not charge -
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Make sure the AC adapter is plugged into a valid power
source.
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Check to see if the green lamp on the adapter is lit when it
is plugged in.
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The battery charge indicator LED on the notebook should be
lit when you plug in the AC adapter.
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Make sure the battery module is fully inserted in its bay;
make sure the battery latch is in locked position.
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If the battery is operating at a very high temperature, it may
not charge.
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