Determining Remaining Battery Power - Toshiba L640-BT2N13 User Manual

(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 132
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.
Monitoring main battery power
HINT: Be careful not to confuse the battery light (
light ( ), and the power button light (near the upper-left corner of
the keyboard).
When the ON/OFF light or power button light flashes amber, it
indicates that the system is suspended (using the Windows
operating system Sleep command).
AC power light
ON/OFF light
Battery light
Internal storage drive light
Memory card reader 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.
Mobile Computing
System indicator lights
*Available on certain models
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Wireless indicator light
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