IT Queries: Computer problems answered

Hi, I have a compaq lap top and would like to know how to put the battery option setting on, so I know how much power i have left. Thank you.

To disable it click Start then Run and type Control Panel. In the Control Panel double click on Power Options.

In the Power Options applet click on advanced and tick the box beside Always show icon on the taskbar.

A battery icon should now appear near the time in the bottom left hand corner of your screen telling you how much battery life is left.

Some laptops have their own specialist power management software that disables this. If this is the case with your laptop, you’ll need to contact the manufacturer to find how to enable it.

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