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What to do when the battery alarm sounds
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128 Mobile Computing What to do when the battery alarm sounds The computer drains battery power more quickly at low temperatures. Check your remaining charge frequently if you are 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 "PC Diagnostic Tool" on page 172. What to do when the battery alarm sounds Your computer can be configured to warn you of a low battery charge condition so you can take the necessary steps to save your work. You Windows operating system offers two alarms before your system shuts down. To change the default alarm settings: 1 Click Start, then Control Panel, and then Performance and Maintenance. 2 Click the TOSHIBA Power Saver icon. 3 Click the Setup Action tab. 4 Configure the Alarm 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. ❖ Install a secondary battery module in the computer's Slim SelectBay. ❖ Connect your computer to an AC power source.