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 percent of charge. |
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Battery Warnings
If the battery charge is low (about 10%) you have ~
You should:
•Save your work and,
•Connect the power cord to the computer or turn off the computer and install a fully charged battery.
You can adjust the battery alarm features by using the operating systems power management program (Start > Control Panel > Power Options in Windows).
If you cannot run your computer from the battery and the battery will not charge when you attach the power cord, the problem may be that:
•The battery temperature is below 0°C or over 45°C. If you think the battery temperature is too hot or too cold, turn off the computer, remove the battery, and let the battery reach room temperature. Then try charging the battery again.
•The battery may be defective, please try running your system from the AC adaptor with the battery removed from the system. Please contact the Samsung helpline if you are unsure.
Using the Battery 39
