Power Save Alarm (program run and warning) options not functioning

Document ID: 98060096

Posted Date: 2000-11-29

Last Updated: 2000-05-27

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Applicable Models

Satellite 2755DVD

Tecra 550CDT

Issue

The Power Saver Properties related to running a program, having the computer shuts down at a specific time with an audio alarm or script warning fails to function as set.

Procedure


COMMENTS:
(Functions as designed)
Alarm Sounds, Alarm Messages and Run Program options are valid only if
the "Transit To" is set to "No Action".  If "Transit to" is set to
Hibernate/Standby or Shutdown the computer will begin it's shutdown
immediately and not process other Power Saver requests that may be set
including Audio, Script alarm and/or Program run settings.

IMPORTANT: The system will automatically switch to Standby or Hibernate
just before the battery life expires, even without setting a flag.

RESOLUTION:
Reset "Transit to" setting to "No Action".
1.  Go to the Control Panel and double-click on the Power Saver icon.
2.  Highlight the Running on batteries mode(Long Life, Normal,High
    Power) you wish to set.
3.  Click on Details and then Click on the Alarm Tab.
4.  On the "Transit to" line verify that No Action is displayed in the
    option box.
5.  Set your choice using one of the following.
    Click "Override all Modes with settings here...".  Answer Yes to
    set all Battery modes the same.
    Click Apply to set the options only for the currently displayed
    Battery Mode.
6.  Close the Power Saver Properties window by clicking Ok.

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