48 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
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Microsoft Windows Power Meter
The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To
check the power meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar. For more
information on the Power Meter tab, see the Tell Me How help file. To
access the help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 98.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Charge Gauge
Press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the
charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the
total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge
remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no
charge.
Low-Battery Warning
NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately
after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet,
or install a second battery in the module bay. If the battery runs completely out
of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.