98Chapter 4.Settings and UpgradeBatteryMeasuring the Remaining Battery ChargeYou can view the battery charge status by completing thefollowing procedures.Confirming the battery charge in the TaskbarDisconnect the AC adapter and move the mouse cursor overthe battery icon in the system tray of the Taskbar to confirm theremaining battery charge.Checking when the computer is offIf you press the Home buttonáᔪŖᮁ᯲ᰆ⊹ᖅᱶwhile charging, when your PC ispowered off, the battery indicator is displayed on the screen for amoment.Alternatively, if you connect the AC adapter when the computeris off, the remaining battery charge is briefly displayed on thescreen.Battery Usage Time InformationA battery is an expendable supply, so when using it over a longtime, the capacity/battery life is shortened. If the battery life isreduced to under half of its initial time, we recommend purchasinga new battery.When not using the battery for a long time, store the battery aftercharging it to 30-40% of its capacity. This extends the battery lifetime.