Managing Power 3-5Checking the Battery LevelNOTE: Any battery level indication is an estimated result. The actual operatingtime can be different from the estimated time, depending on how you are using thecomputer.By Operating SystemYou can check the approximate battery level using the battery meter function of theoperating system. To read the battery level in Windows, click the battery icon onthe taskbar.By Gas GaugeOn the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas gauge for displaying the estimatedbattery charge. When the battery pack is not installed in the computer and you wantto know the battery charge, you can press the switch with a pointed device to seethe corresponding value of indicator segment that light green.The value of the corresponding green segment indicates the relative percentage ofthe battery charge. The battery pack is fully discharged when you see no segmentglowing green.Switch
