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What to do when the battery alarm sounds
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116 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds WARNING: The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you're working in temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. The Windows® operating system has additional power management options that can be accessed through an icon in the Control Panel. For more information, see "Toshiba Power Saver utility" on page 177. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your Satellite Pro® M10/M15 Series computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you may take the necessary steps to save your work. Your Windows® operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Open the Start menu, click Control Panel then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the Toshiba Power Saver icon. 3 Select the appropriate Running on Batteries option. 4 Click the Details... button. 5 Select the Alarms tab and adjust the settings to suit your needs. Before your computer runs out of battery power, save your data and take one of the following actions: ❖ Suspend or shut down your computer. ❖ Shut down your computer and replace the main battery with a charged one.