Troubleshooting Solving Problems Power and Battery Problems If the OmniBook turns off immediately after it turns on • Battery power is probably extremely low. Plug in the ac adapter, or insert a charged battery pack. If the OmniBook keeps beeping • Battery power may be low. Save your work, quit immediately, and replace the battery or plug in the ac adapter. If the OmniBook has a short operating time • Try conserving power using any of the suggestions listed under “To save battery power” on page 4-10. • If the operating time has gotten shorter and the battery is more than a year or two old, you may need to replace the battery. • Turn down the display brightness.
• Check the Power Management settings in BIOS Setup. Make sure they are set to Maximum Power Savings. If the battery doesn’t charge • Make sure the ac adapter is plugged into the power source. • Check that the battery is fully installed and locked in place. • Turn off the OmniBook, then check that the battery contacts are clean and that the ac adapter cables are fully plugged in. • Move the OmniBook away from any nearby heat source. Unplug the ac adapter and allow the battery to cool down. An elevated battery temperature prevents charging. • If available, try another battery and ac adapter. 8-10