http://www.businesssoftwaremadeeasy.com/tips.htmSoftware hints and tips that save you timeSun, 4 Feb 2007 12:23:17 GMTMon, 14 May 2012 08:32:53 GMTLevelfield http://www.businesssoftwaremadeeasy.com/log/post_281306173_tips.htm<div><strong>November 13 2006</strong></div><br><div><strong>Q:</strong> I see battery backup systems at several office supply stores.&nbsp;Can you provide an explanation as to how they work and why would I want one?</div><br><div>&nbsp;</div><br><div><strong>A:</strong> Battery Backup systems or UPS (short for Uninterruptible Power Supply) are a great addition to your personal computer because they will keep power going to your computer in case of:</div><br><div>-A sudden black-out (I guess they are never announced in advance)</div><br><div>-Someone accidentally yanks your computer cord out of the wall or turns off your outlet</div><br><div>-A tripped-off circuit in your building</div><br><div>&nbsp;</div><br><div>The Battery Backup immediately kicks-in providing you enough time to power-down your computer without loosing any of your work.&nbsp;Even if you are not at your computer, the Battery Backup will power-down your system automatically - again saving your unsaved work.</div><br><div>&nbsp;</div><br><div>The reason I want to talk about Battery Backup is that I have found that several of my clients with Battery Backup systems had them connected incorrectly.</div><br><div>&nbsp;</div><br><div>When you connect your Battery Backup be sure:</div><br><div>1) You connect your Battery Backup unit power cord directly into a wall outlet -&nbsp;Do not plug it into another surge protector</div><br><div>2) If your Battery Backup is has a USB connection, be sure it is plugged directly into your computer - not into a USB hub.</div><br><div>3) Verify the software that runs your Battery Backup is installed on the computer it is protecting - Why go through all the setup without ensuring your computer will shut-off in a controlled manner during a power outage?</div><br><div>4) Be sure your computer &amp; monitor are plugged into the outlets labeled 'Battery', 'Battery Backup', or 'UPS' on the Battery Backup unit.</div><br><div>&nbsp;</div><br><div>Following these guidelines will your computer if the lights go out!</div>Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:23:17 GMT