User`s manual

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 Indicator behavior
Charging Flashes blue
Fully Charged Solid blue
Critical Low Amber > approximately 3 minutes left; system beeps
6.3.3 Power Meter
The power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your notebook is running
on battery power, you can double click the
icon on the taskbar to check the remaining
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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