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Managing Power 5-7
COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED
Writer: Karen Williams Saved by: Karen Williams Saved date: 05/18/99 2:02 PM
Part Number: 103542-001 File name: Ch05.doc
Monitoring the Charge in a Battery Pack
NOTE: The references in Windows 98 battery charge displays to a
“standard APM battery pack” apply to all battery packs that can be
used in the computer.
Using the Battery Charge Level Lights
The battery quick check feature enables you to monitor the charge
in a battery pack when the battery pack is not in the computer.
■ To display the percent of a full charge remaining in a battery
pack, press the button on the battery pack.
■ Each battery charge level light represents 20 percent of a
full charge. For example, when all five lights are on, the
battery pack is fully charged.
NOTE: The location of battery quick check features may vary
among battery packs.
Using the Battery Status Tab
To access the Battery Status tab, press the Fn+F8 hotkeys or select
StartÅSettingsÅControl PanelÅpower iconÅBattery Status tab.
■ To display the location of a listed battery pack, select the
corresponding battery icon.
■ A lightening bolt icon beside a battery icon indicates that the
battery pack in that location is charging.
NOTE: The availability of docking base bays varies by model and
configuration.