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    What happened to my battery life indicator?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by titaniummd, Apr 28, 2006.

  1. titaniummd

    titaniummd Notebook Deity

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    I used to have my battery life indicator in the bottom right hand of the screen to see how much battery life there was left (I know...I realize I have another post asking why there are so many things there but this one is extremely helpful). I clicked on the shortcut to power options and select show icon on taskbar but it is not there. What gives?
     
    titaniummd, Apr 28, 2006
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  2. jimc

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    Maybe Windows XP hid your icon. Right-click on the task bar and click Properties. You should see options about icons.
     
    jimc, Apr 29, 2006
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    And in windows XP, there is a "Power Options" item under the control panel. in "Power Options", at the "Advanced" tab, you'll have the option to always show the indicator.

    In addition, this is where you can set all your other power gizmos and etc.
     
    gusto5, Apr 29, 2006
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  4. titaniummd

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    Thank you.
     
    titaniummd, Apr 30, 2006
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    xbox360dellxpsm140guy Notebook Guru

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    it also should go away when you plug in ac power
     
    xbox360dellxpsm140guy, Apr 30, 2006
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    multi007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Or it may change to a incon of an ac plug.
     
    multi007, Apr 30, 2006
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    yep, thats what mine does
     
    xbox360dellxpsm140guy, Apr 30, 2006
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    mine seams to disappear if i go in to screen saver/standby/hibernate
    i dont know why but it will come back if i turn it off then back on
     
    MGSfan666, Apr 30, 2006
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