Power Meter; Battery Warnings - Samsung N760 User Manual

Power Meter

The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of
computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by
using the "Power Meter". To access the power meter click
click Start > Control Panel > Power Options > Power Meter tab.
You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the
box will display the % of charge.

Battery Warnings

If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have approximately 5–10 minutes of
battery life left. You should:
Save your work and.
Connect the power cord the computer or turn off the computer and install a
fully charged battery.
You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power
management program (Control Panel > Power management in Windows Me).
If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when
you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:
The battery temperature is below 50° F (10° C) or over 90° F (32° C). If you
think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer,
remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try
charging the battery again.
The battery is defective. Replace the battery with a new battery.
Figure 41. Power Meter
icon on the task bar or
icon, a small dialog
Using the Battery 51