Indicators Are Displaying A Low-Battery Condition - HP Compaq Troubleshooting Manual

Problems and Solutions
Indicators are displaying a low-battery
condition
Low-battery indicators vary by model and settings. Common indicators
include audible alarms, messages on the screen, and lights that flash or
change color.
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To interpret or set low-battery indicators, refer to your model-specific
or operating system online Help or printed documentation.
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To respond to a low-battery indicator:
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If your work remains on the screen, save your work, then initiate
Hibernation. To continue working, connect the notebook to
external power. Be sure to replace or recharge the battery pack
before again running the notebook on battery power.
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If the screen is blank, the notebook may have initiated
Hibernation. To continue working, connect the notebook to
external power, then restore from Hibernation. Be sure to replace
or recharge the battery pack before again running the notebook
on battery power.
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If your unsaved work is lost after restoring power, the notebook
may have been unable to initiate Hibernation because
Hibernation was disabled. Compaq strongly recommends that
you run the notebook on battery power only while Hibernation is
enabled. To enable Hibernation:
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In Windows 2000 Professional, select Start > Settings >
Control Panel. Double-click Power Options, select the
Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernate Support
check box.
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In Windows XP, select Start > Control Panel > Performance
and Maintenance > Power Options icon. Select the
Hibernate tab, then select the Enable Hibernate Support
check box.
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