Compal Notebook User Manual page 118

6 The Power System (Vista)
6.3.1 Battery Performance
The Battery Performance can be varied with on the different operating conditions. Your
battery may last less time if you are running power-intensive programs, playing CDs or
DVDs, or setting the high display-brightness.
The Power Management Options can be set to alert you when the battery charge is low.
Ensure any battery you use is compatible. Failure to do so may risk fire or
explosion. For more details on purchasing compatible batteries, please contact
your notebook retailer.
Batteries should never be disposed of the household waste. Contact your local
waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the used
lithium-ion batteries.
6.3.2 Checking the Battery Charge
Battery Status
Charging
Fully Charged
Critical Low
6.3.3 Power Meter
The power meter
on battery power, you can double click the
battery charge. If you want to know more details about how to make the icon appear on the
taskbar if it is not already, please see 6.1 Power Management.
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Indicator behavior
Flashes blue
Solid blue
Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps
indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is running
icon on the taskbar to check the remaining