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To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Using Battery Check in Windows Vista NOTE: The following information is not supported on Windows XP. Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the computer. To run Battery Check: 1. Connect the AC adapter to the computer. NOTE: The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly. 2. Select Start > Help and Support > Troubleshoot > Power, Thermal and Mechanical. 3. Click the Power tab, and then click Battery Check. Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports the results of the examination. Displaying the remaining battery charge ▲ Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar. Maximizing battery discharge time Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades. Tips for maximizing battery discharge time: ● Lower the brightness on the display. ● Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged. ● Store the battery in a cool, dry location. ● In Windows 7, select the Power saver setting in Power Options. - or - In Windows Vista, select the Power saver setting in Power Options. - or - In Windows XP, select the Max Battery setting in Power Options. Using battery power 27

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To run Battery Check:
1.
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
NOTE:
The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.
2.
Select
Start
>
Help and Support
>
Troubleshoot
>
Power, Thermal and Mechanical
.
3.
Click the
Power
tab, and then click
Battery Check
.
Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports
the results of the examination.
Using Battery Check in Windows Vista
NOTE:
The following information is not supported on Windows XP.
Battery Check in Help and Support provides information on the status of the battery installed in the
computer.
To run Battery Check:
1.
Connect the AC adapter to the computer.
NOTE:
The computer must be connected to external power for Battery Check to work properly.
2.
Select
Start
>
Help and Support
>
Troubleshoot
>
Power, Thermal and Mechanical
.
3.
Click the
Power
tab, and then click
Battery Check
.
Battery Check examines the battery and its cells to see if they are functioning properly, and then reports
the results of the examination.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
▲
Move the pointer over the power meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
Maximizing battery discharge time
Battery discharge time varies depending on the features you use while on battery power. Maximum
discharge time gradually decreases as the battery storage capacity naturally degrades.
Tips for maximizing battery discharge time:
●
Lower the brightness on the display.
●
Remove the battery from the computer when it is not being used or charged.
●
Store the battery in a cool, dry location.
●
In Windows 7, select the
Power saver
setting in Power Options.
– or –
In Windows Vista, select the
Power saver
setting in Power Options.
– or –
In Windows XP, select the
Max Battery
setting in Power Options.
Using battery power
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