Subj : Re: Failure to communicate
To   : Adept
From : vorlon
Date : Fri Sep 02 2022 13:08:31

HI Adept,

 > vo> Looks like you might have to go down that route of just using it
 > vo> on your desktop machine and then manually shutting things down
 > vo> when it starts to beep and go mad... #0-;
 > 
 > Yeah, that's my plan. The real worry is when I have it on when I'm not
 > at home.
 
Leave a sign at your front door saying "Turn off computer & UPS" %->

 > It screaming for however long it can maintain power will undoubtedly
 > not be appreciated by neighbors, and not be particularly appreciated by
 > me, whether I'm there or not.
 
It'll only do that when there is no AC, or it's battery dies! 

 > Really, I'm questioning my decision. Not because of the UPS, but
 > because, "this device screams loudly with no warning and no ability to
 > adjust it" just is... not ideal.

oh! Mine beep, but they are not ear pearcing! Just loud enough to be
heard from the living room. They can't be heard from outside, and I'm
only in a small two bedroom unit.

 > As it is, I'm also struggling with the short cord and the annoying
 > green light.

Green light means it's working. %-;


\/orlon
aka
Stephen


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