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Monitoring the battery charge level
The main battery provides power for up to 6 hours of work (the
exact time depends on how often you use the hard disk, how
bright the screen is, and other factors). Use the Battery desk
accessory to monitor the charge level of the battery so you can
recharge it when necessary.
Using the Battery desk accessory
To open the Battery desk accessory, choose Battery from the
Apple menu.
The Battery desk accessory appears.
The line of rectangles is the battery gauge. Black rectangles
indicate the charge level. You can see the level decrease while the
battery is in use, and increase while the battery is recharging in
the computer.
A lightning bolt icon appears when the power adapter is plugged
in and the battery is recharging in the computer. The lightning
bolt icon disappears when the battery is fully charged.
88 Chapter 6: Power Management
Lightning bolt icon