5Measuring the RemainingBattery ChargeYou can view the battery charge status bycompleting the following procedures.To use the shortcut key to viewYou can only use this function after installingWindows XP or Windows 7/Vista andinstalling the Easy Display Manager programwith the system software media disk. (Onlyfor Widows 7/Vista)Press the Fn + ( ) keys on the keyboard.The remaining battery charge (%) willdisplayed for a moment.Battery Usage Time InformationA battery is an expendable supply, so whenusing it over a long time, the capacity/batterylife is shortened. If the battery life is reducedto under half of its initial time, we recommendpurchasing a new battery.When not using the battery for a long time,store the battery after charging it to 30-40%of its capacity. This extends the battery lifetime.Extending the Battery UsageTimeDecreasing the LCD BrightnessPress the Fn + ( ) keys on the keyboardto decrease the LCD brightness to extend thebattery usage time.You can only use this function afterinstalling Windows XP or Windows7/Vista and installing the EasyDisplay Manager program with thesystem software media disk.(Onlyfor Widows 7/Vista