Power Management - Windows XP
Table Of Contents
- Power control and light locations
- Shutting down the computer
- Setting power options
- Using battery power
- Finding battery information in Help and Support
- Displaying the remaining battery charge
- Inserting or removing the battery
- Charging a battery
- Managing low battery levels
- Calibrating a battery
- Conserving battery power
- Storing a battery
- Disposing of a used battery
- Using external AC power
- Index

Using the Power Meter
The Power Meter is located in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. The Power Meter
allows you to quickly access power settings and view the remaining battery charge.
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To access Power Options, right-click the Power Meter icon and select Adjust Power
Properties.
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To display the percentage of remaining battery charge, double-click the Power Meter icon.
Different battery meter icons indicate whether the computer is running on battery or external power.
To remove the Power Meter icon from the notification area, follow these steps:
1. Right-click the Power Meter icon in the notification area, and then click Adjust Power
Properties.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Clear the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
To show the Power Meter icon in the notification area, follow these steps:
1. Select Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3. Select the Always show icon on the taskbar check box.
4. Click Apply, and then click OK.
NOTE: If you cannot see an icon you have placed in the notification area, click the Show Hidden
Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.
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