Arkon MARS-3100R/S Laptop User Manual


 
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! Run a program: Select the checkbox, When the alarm occurs, run this pro-
gram. Then, users may choose Configure program automatically.
Three sub-menus are available for setting precise commands to manage the
program.
Task: Select a program to activate when the low battery alarm triggers.
Schedule: Task programs may be activated according to the schedule
required; from the Advanced sub-menu task programs may be
reactivated instantly and configured to run for precise durations.
Settings: Three commands are available to refine the operation of task
programs. These commands set-up what the computer will do after
tasks are completed, or if the computer is idle, or if the unit is under
battery power. The three settings include, Scheduled Tasks Com-
pleted, Idle Time, and Power Management.
Figure 3.15 Run a program configuration dialog boxes
3.4.2.2.2 Critical battery alarm
By default, the critical battery alarm is set to trigger when the battery reaches 3% of
its normal capacity. The alarm trigger may be changed to any percentage of available
battery power between 0% and 100%.
! Notification: The user may change the alarm notification settings, choosing
between Sound alarm or Display message, the system default.
! Alarm Action: The user may activate the Alarm action checkbox to instruct the
system what to do when the low battery alarm sounds, which is either Standby
or Shut down.
Figure 3.16 Critical battery alarm options
Run a program: By selecting the checkbox, When the alarm occurs, run this pro-
gram, users may choose to Configure program automatically. (See section 3.4.2.2.1
above.)