Managing Power 3-5By Operating SystemYou can check the approximate battery level using the battery meterfunction of the operating system. To read the battery level in Windows,click the battery icon ( when running on battery power or whenrunning on external power) on the taskbar.By Gas GaugeOn the exterior side of the battery pack is a gas gauge for displaying theestimated battery charge. When the battery pack is not installed in thecomputer and you want to know the battery charge, you can press theswitch with a pointed device to see the corresponding value of indicatorsegment that light green.The value of the corresponding green segment indicates the relativepercentage of the battery charge. The battery pack is fully dischargedwhen you see no segment glowing green.Replacing the Battery PackCAUTION: There is danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace thebattery only with the computer manufacturer’s optional battery packs. Discardused batteries according to the dealer’s instructions. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack.Switch
