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    Checking bat life w/o opening notebook?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Iro, Jul 18, 2007.

  1. Iro

    Iro Notebook Consultant

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    How do I check my battery life without turning on my notebook? I see the gauge on my 9cell battery but there is no button I can push to enable it (that I can see?).

    The Owner's Manual doesn't show any photos.
     
    Iro, Jul 18, 2007
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  2. msiner

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    There should be a battery icon next to the gauge, push it.
     
    msiner, Jul 18, 2007
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  3. PhoenixFx

    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Press the battery icon next to the LEDs
     
    PhoenixFx, Jul 18, 2007
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