Hitachi SA200 ユーザーズマニュアル

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5 The Power System
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SA200
Windows 95 Low Battery Warnings
When your battery is low, your laptop uses Audio Indicator 
warnings to inform you of your battery’s status.
When your battery capacity reaches 15%, your system will 
produce 2 warning beeps every 7 seconds.
When the battery charge level is less than 10%, your system will 
warn you within 30 seconds of suspending to RAM.
Maximizing Battery Pack Life
In addition to using your laptop’s power management capabilities, 
you can make your battery pack’s charge last longer by following 
these power saving methods:
Turn the laptop off when you are not using it.
Utilize the laptop’s power management functions. 
See “Power Saving Menu” beginning on page 96 and 
“Power Management” in the next section.
Close the display or press <Fn+F3> to enter Suspend 
to RAM mode when you are not entering data.
Adjust the LCD display to low brightness.
If you use a screen saver, choose one without moving 
graphics or complex patterns.
Discharge (use) the battery pack until the Battery 
Status indicator flashes, and then recharge it fully.
Remove the battery pack from your computer when 
you are not using the computer for an extended 
period of time.
Power Management
Your SA200 features a sophisticated power management (PM) 
system that is designed to conserve power and extend the life of the 
battery between charges. You can set the power management 
features to accommodate your specific work requirements. Your 
laptop has several operating modes:
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