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weird question - white battery meter when viewing desktop?

Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sac02, Dec 28, 2007.

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When I'm doing any sort of work - applications, internet surfing, etc - the battery meter down in the toolbar shows the remaining % of 'juice' in green. When I'm viewing the desktop, the barrtery indicator is completely white and the % remaining number is a very faint ghost image that I have to squint to read. I am using (and referring to) the pre-installed ThinkVantage Power Monitor battery meter, not the Windows one.

Is this just my computer or is it everyone's? And what's the reason for it?

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sac02, Dec 28, 2007

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elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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I got my T61p 2 days ago and the battery meter was like that on the installed hard drive. I thought it was weird too so you're not the only one. Don't know the reason for it though.

elfroggo, Dec 28, 2007

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im guessing this one is because u using windows vista theme. they will show u green colour if u maximize the application. for make it more clear. try to change ur view into classic view. or u can try also to turn on ur aero. quite make it more viewable.

kaede, Dec 28, 2007

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