Samsung NP10FP00WJ/SEF, NP10FP02CD/SEG, NP10FP00UV/SEG Monitoring the Battery Charge, Power Meter

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Monitoring the Battery Charge

Battery life is affected by factors such as the power-management settings in System Setup, the applications you use, and the brightness settings of the LCD. Under normal usage, the battery charge lasts approximately 2.5 hours.

Battery life estimates are subject to variation. The actual life of your battery may be less than the estimates given in the manual.

You can monitor the charge of the battery pack installed in your computer by using the Power Meter or Battery Gauge.

Power Meter

The Power Meter displays the charge of the batteries and the current source of computer power, AC or batteries. You may monitor the battery charge or usage by using the “Power Meter”. To access the power meter click icon on the task bar or click Start > Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > Power Options > Power Meter Tab.

The Power Status icons shown below are displayed

during Battery Charging Operations

At ~15% and 10% remaining battery power the current power source and the battery Icons respectively change to the icon shown below and you should follow the instructions in “Battery Warnings” section below

You may also check battery charge by moving the cursor to the

icon, a small dialog

box will display the % of charge.

 

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Macrovision Statement Safety Instructions Important Safety InformationSetting Up your System Replacement Parts and Accessories Battery DisposalCare During Use Laser Safety Note Laser SafetyPower Cord Requirements General RequirementsWireless Guidance Regulatory Compliance StatementsPage European Union European DirectivesPage Japan Wireless DevicesVcci Statement Prior to setting up your device Information Icons Using Your DocumentationManual Documentation Conventions Keyboard ConventionsTouchpad Conventions Software User DocumentationCD-ROM Device Naming Convention Windows ConventionsIntroducing Your Computer Where Everything IsFront Buttons and LEDs Left Side Right SideBack Side Bottom Installing the Battery Using Your Computer for the First TimeTo install the battery pack To attach the power cord Attaching the AC AdapterTo adjust the LCD Adjusting the LCD DisplayTo turn on the computer’s power for the first time Turning On the ComputerTurning Off Your Computer Power OffPower Button Functions To turn off the computer, complete the following stepsTips for Using Your Computer Locking your Computer Travelling with Your ComputerAir Travel If you are travelling by air, follow these tipsHandling Spills Storing the Computer for Long PeriodsUsing the Keyboard Using the Numeric Keypad Using Special Function Keys Fn Key Key Name Key Function CombinationsUser Defined Buttons Sens Keyboard Default settings for these buttons areTo reprogram the Sens Keyboard, follow the steps below Using the Touchpad Scroll Button UseAction Process and Comment Click/Tap ProcessPS/2 Mouse Menu ActionTo move a window on the desktop, complete the following Drag MoveArea or Multiple item selection System Bottom Reading the System Status LightsSystem Top LED Name FunctionConnecting to the Internet Using the ModemClick Properties in the Modems tab section Precautions Before UseClick Edit in the Dialing Rules Tab Country SelectionIf you use a simple terminal program i.e. hyper terminal Using the LANCable Connection Modem NotesConfiguring Network Environment Regulatory Notice for Channel Use in France Wireless Connection Factory OptionTo display relative Signal Strength Icon Name DescriptionConfiguring Network Environment No networks are displayedDVD-ROM drive Using the Flex-BayCD-ROM R/W drive DVD/CD-RW Combo driveTo swap a device with the power on proceed as follows Swap a Flex-Bay Device Power OnDevice Swap Swap a Flex-Bay Device Power Off To remove a device with the power off proceed as followsUsing the CD/DVD-ROM Drive Using the Disk DrivesUsing the Floppy Disk Drive DVD NotesCD/DVD Precautions CD/DVD Drive WarningsTo insert the memory stick proceed as follows Using the Memory Stick Factory OptionInserting the Memory Stick Memory Stick SupportRemoving the Memory Stick Using the Memory StickTo see the contents of the Memory Stick To use the Memory Stick proceed as followsYour computer includes the following PC Card support Working with PC CardsMaintaining PC Cards To maintain your PC Cards, follow these guidelinesTo insert a PC Card into a slot Using PC CardsTo remove a PC Card from your computer Playing a Audio/Multimedia CD Multi Media Functions/EquipmentMedia Player Removing the Audio/Multimedia CDButtons & display for the MP3/CD Player operate as follows MP3/CD Player Factory OptionButton Operation Button Name FunctionPause/Resume an Audio CD Using the MP3/CD PlayerPlay an Audio CD Stop an Audio CDSetting Up Your Home Theater Dolby Digital & Home Theater System S/PDIF PortUsing the S/PDIF Connection After making all connections, ensure you enable S/PDIFEnabling S/PDIF on the DVD Program Using the Volume Control Icon Volume Control Using the Keyboard Movie MakerCharging the Battery Using the BatteryFollow these rules for charging your battery Page Installing the Battery Monitoring the Battery Charge Power MeterBattery Level Lower Right Battery GaugePower Source Top Right Radio Frequency Top LeftYou should Battery WarningsBattery Calibration Calibration NotesBios Caution Using System SetupStarting System Setup Menu FunctionNavigation Key Function Boot Device Priority field enables Changing Booting PriorityUse Right Arrow to select the Advanced Cmos Setup menu System Passwords Using System SecurityBios Security Bios security operations are explained belowTo create a password follow the instructions below If You Forget Your PasswordCreating a Password Use Down Arrow to select Password on bootBiometric Security Factory Option If password use is not desiredAdvantages of Biometric Security are Standby vs. Hibernation Using Power Management OptionsBasic Power Management Schemes Changing DevicesHibernate Mode Power Management or Manual Method Frequent Interruptions If You Reinstall WindowsRest Key Advanced Power Management Schemes ReInstalling Windows and Device Drivers Using the Hard DriveInstalling/Reinstalling a HDD See the information below before you install your HDDVideo Features and Configuration Resolution and Colour DepthChanging Colour Depth and Resolution Configuring Display FeaturesDisplay Resolution Notes To set Dual View mode on your system Using Dual View ModeSetting Dual View Mode Select Start Control Panel Appearance and ThemesChanging Colour Depth and Resolution of 2nd Monitor TV Display Resolution LimitationsTo start using multimonitor mode proceed as follows Using Multimonitor ModeTo reset the system to Single View mode Start Display propertiesTo stop using multimonitor mode proceed as follows Using PowerplayPowerplay Use Limitations Using Options Before You Install Memory Memory ModulesTo install a memory module Installing a Memory ModuleMemory Module Precautions Wireless LAN Bluetooth/WirelessPort Replicator FIR Fast Infrared Connection Bios SetupWindows Setup FIR Technology LimitationTroubleshooting System Recovery PrecautionOperating System Problems Questions and AnswersPC Card does not work correctly Video Problems Is the monitor properly connected to the computer?Modem Problems FAX Problems To reinstall the your Microsoft Windows XP Operating System Reinstalling SoftwareWindows Application/Driver ReInstallation If the Recovery Menu does not appear, proceed as followsLithium-Ion Smart Battery SpecificationsDimension EnvironmentAbbreviations Pcmcia Glossary Cmos memory DMA direct memory accessCardBus COM portIRQ interrupt request line Hard driveAddress LCD liquid-crystal displayPC Card RAM random access memoryResolution PC slotTFT thin film transistor LCD Shadow RAMZoomed video
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