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    just installed vista SP1 and...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by seabass123, May 1, 2008.

  1. seabass123

    seabass123 Notebook Guru

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    everything's going fine and dandy, except for the fact that my battery meter has vanished from the lower right hand side. basically, i have no idea how much battery life i have atm. anyone know how to fix this?
     
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    NAS Ghost Notebook Deity

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    Right click the task bar >> properties >> notification area >> tick "power" and thats it.
     
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    ^ agree :D
     
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    i tried, but they're all greyed out. the only thing checked is the "clock".
     
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