2.
Check the box of Always show icon on the taskbar and click OK.
3.
Close the Control Panel window.
• The remaining operating time depends on the amount of the power the
computer is consuming. If you are using the audio system, PC card
slot, hard disk drive, or peripheral devices with the computer, it may
consume more battery power.
• The Power Meter may not indicate correctly for a short period after
resuming from standby or hibernation mode.
• If the actual remaining power in your battery is less than what the
Power Meter indicates, you should condition the battery pack as per
the procedure on the Conditioning Battery Pack section in this chapter.
Low Battery Indication
On Windows, you can set the battery level for sounding an alarm and letting the
computer go on System standby, System hibernate or shut down.
When the battery power level becomes significantly low, the battery
indicator (
turn off the computer, or connect the AC power source immediately.
Otherwise, the computer will be shut down and the unsaved data may be
lost.
To stop the warning beep sound, press the Fn+F10 (
1. In the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the Alarms tab.
) blinks red, the warning beep sounds. Save your data and
) keys.
Battery Indicator
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