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Lenovo 3000 G510 UG V2.0_en.book Page 38 Friday, April 18, 2008 2:54 PM
Chapter 3. Getting Started
Learn How to Achieve All Day Computing
When you need to use your computer away from electrical outlets, you
depend on battery power to keep your computer running. Different
computer components consume power at different rates. The more you use
the power-intensive components, the faster you consume battery power.
Your Computer Batteries
Your computer batteries enable you to do more, save more, and spend
more time unplugged. Mobility has revolutionized business by enabling
you to take your work where ever you go. With your computer batteries,
you will be able to work longer without being tied to an electrical outlet.
Checking Battery Status
You can determine the percentage of battery power remaining by using
Windows Power options.
To display the battery icon in the taskbar, do as follows:
1
Right -click the taskbar, and then click Properties.
2
Click the Notification Area tab.
Under System icons, select the Power check box.
3
The rate at which you use battery power determines how long you can use
the battery of your computer between charges. Because each computer user
has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a battery
charge will last. There are two main factors:
• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.
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