Compaq Armada V300 Compaq Armada V300 Series Reference Guide - Page 64

Using the Power or Power Meter Tab The Power tab, called the Power Meter tab in Windows 98, is available in Windows 95 and Windows 98. s To access the tab t In Windows 95 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆ PowerÆPower tab. t In Windows 98 select StartÆSettingsÆControl PanelÆ Power ManagementÆPower Meter tab. s To view the combined percent of total power remaining in all battery packs in the system, clear the Show the Status of All Batteries check box. s To view the percent of total power remaining in each battery pack in the system, select the Show the Status of All Batteries check box. The two numbered icons correspond as follows to battery pack locations. 1 Computer battery bay 2 Computer MultiBay Calibrating a Battery Pack Calibration increases the accuracy of all battery charge displays. The calibration utility supports all battery packs that can be used in the computer. Use the calibration utility both to check the calibration of a battery pack and to calibrate or recalibrate a battery pack. s A battery pack cannot be calibrated unless the utility reports that it needs calibration. t A new battery pack can be charged, then used to run the computer before the battery pack is calibrated. However, the amount of charge in the new battery pack cannot be reported accurately until the new battery pack has been calibrated. t Check the calibration of a used battery pack periodically and whenever battery charge displays seem inaccurate. 5-10 Managing Power