Determining Remaining Battery Power - Toshiba Satellite CL10 Series User Manual

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Mobile Computing
Monitoring battery power
Front edge of system
AC power light/Battery light
(Sample Illustration) Power and battery light locations

Determining remaining battery power

NOTE
Move the pointer over the Power icon in the notification area,
see "Finding your way around the desktop" on page 81
more information on the notification area. A pop-up message
displays the remaining battery power as a percentage.
With repeated discharges and recharges, the battery's
capacity gradually decreases. A frequently used older
battery does not power the computer for as long as a new
battery, even when both are fully charged.
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the AC power light/
Battery light (
When the AC power light/Battery light or power button
light flashes amber, it indicates that the system is
suspended (using the Windows operating system Sleep
command).
System indicator lights
ON/OFF light
Wireless indicator light
Wait a few moments 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.
) and the power button ( ) light.
Left side
Power button light
for