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Maintaining battery power
As long as the AC adapter is properly connected, the battery will charge while
your notebook is operating.
Checking battery status
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Both the main battery and the optional second battery have a built-in
battery meter. Turn the notebook over and press the battery meter. The
battery meter lights and indicates the percentage of battery power
available.
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Position the pointer over the power cord or battery icon in the lower right
corner of the taskbar. A battery status popup window opens. Moving the
pointer anywhere on the display closes the window.
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Press F
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left corner of the display. The second and third lines of the Status window
display battery levels for the main battery and optional second battery,
if installed.
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When the battery level gets low the system beeps three times, the battery
icon in the lower right task bar has a red "X" over it, and the Low Battery
window appears, advising you to change your battery or connect to
AC power immediately to prevent losing your work.
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Managing Power
+F2 keys to view the Status window, which appears in the upper
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