Dell Inspiron 500m Owner's Manual page 46

Microsoft Windows Power Meter
The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power
meter, double-click the
tab, see the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 86.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a
Charge Gauge
Press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights.
Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if
the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights
appear, the battery has no charge.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery
warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the
module bay. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.
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icon on the taskbar. For more information on the Power Meter
icon appears.