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Mobile Computing
Monitoring main battery power
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Determining remaining battery power
Wait at least 16 seconds after turning on the computer before
trying to monitor the remaining battery power. The computer
needs this time to check the battery’s remaining capacity and
perform its calculations.
1 Click Start, and then Control Panel.
2 Double-click the Power Options icon.
The Power Options Properties window appears.
3 Click the Power Meter tab.
The current power source and battery power remaining
section displays the current charge state of the battery.
The value displays as a percentage of remaining battery
charge.
(Sample Image) Power Meter tab of Power Options
Properties
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