Monitoring Battery Power; Determining Remaining Battery Power - Toshiba Satellite P20-8PW User Manual

Monitoring Battery Power

The Battery LED indicates the battery's current charge status. It lights
green when the battery is fully charged. It lights amber while the battery is
being charged from the AC adapter. It flashes amber when the battery
capacity is low. When the light is off, the battery is discharging.

Determining remaining battery power

Wait at least 20 seconds after turning on the computer before checking
the remaining battery power. The computer needs this time to check the
battery's remaining capacity and perform calculations.
To check the battery level, you can look at the TOSHIBA Power
Management Utility, which can be found in the Windows
To access the panel:
1. Click on the Start button, then click the Control Panel.
2. Double-click the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility icon (if in
Windows
Maintenance to make the TOSHIBA Power Management Utility
icon appear.)
3. Choose the Battery Power Meter tab to show the current battery
status.
The computer drains the battery faster at low temperatures. Check your
remaining charge frequently if you are working in temperatures below
10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). The computer calculates the
remaining battery charge based on your current rate of power use and
other factors such as the age of the battery.
Before removing or after inserting the battery pack, click the TOSHIBA
Power Management Utility to show the latest battery status. Always
ensure the computer is turned off before removing the battery pack.
User's Manual
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XP Category View, first click Performance and
Mobile Computing
BATTERY LED
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Control Panel.
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