Power Management - Windows Vista

Finding battery information in Help and Support
The Battery information section of the Help and Support Learning Center provides the following tools
and information:
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Battery Check tool to test battery performance
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Information on calibration, power management, and proper care and storage to maximize battery
life
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Information on battery types, specifications, life cycles, and capacity
To access battery information:
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Select Start > Help and Support > Learning Center > Battery information.
Displaying the remaining battery charge
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Move the pointer over the battery meter icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.
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View the estimated number of minutes of battery charge remaining in Windows Mobility Center:
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Click the battery meter icon, and then click Windows Mobility Center.
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Select Start > Control Panel > Mobile PC > Windows Mobility Center.
The time shown indicates the approximate running time remaining on the battery if the battery
continues to provide power at the current level. For example, the time remaining will decrease
when a DVD is playing and will increase when a DVD stops playing.
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