94 Managing Power
Maintaining battery power
As long as the AC adapter is properly connected, the battery will charge while
your notebook is operating.
Checking battery status
■ Both the main battery and the optional second battery have a built-in
battery meter. Turn the notebook over and press the battery meter. The
battery meter lights and indicates the percentage of battery power
available.
■ Position the pointer over the power cord or battery icon in the lower right
corner of the taskbar. A battery status popup window opens. Moving the
pointer anywhere on the display closes the window.
■ Press FN+F2 keys to view the Status window, which appears in the upper
left corner of the display. The second and third lines of the Status window
display battery levels for the main battery and optional second battery,
if installed.
■ When the battery level gets low the system beeps three times, the battery
icon in the lower right task bar has a red “X” over it, and the Low Battery
window appears, advising you to change your battery or connect to
AC power immediately to prevent losing your work.
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