Battery Life Time Remaining

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I have a HP Pavilion laptop and when I hover over the battery icon it tells me the percentage of battery left but I was wondering if their was a way to get it to show me how much time I have left? I have seen other pc's with Windows 7 have this and I was wondering if mine can do this also. Thanks
 

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HP
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Windows 7
Yes, here OrbLog

Scroll down, there are 2 different gadgets.
 

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Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
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AMD Phenom II X4 3.0GHz
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ASUS M5A97
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IsuFrontier,

WIN + X


WIN denotes the key with the funny looking wavy flag on it.
 

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Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
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AMD Radeon HD 7660G
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High Definition Audio Device
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Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
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1600x900@60Hz
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SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
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Standard PS/2 Keyboard
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HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
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What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
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Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
FYI, don't depend on that time.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CPU
i5-750
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
GT220
The time has served me well. I'm not picky about the preciseness but occasionally need a ball-park of time remaining.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
karlsnooks said:
The time has served me well. I'm not picky about the preciseness but occasionally need a ball-park of time remaining.
Click to expand...

Having a ballpark is nice, but once my netbook shows 1 hour left, I shut it down completely, because 1 hour based on 1 IE open is far from watching 1 hour of video or multitasking. And 1 hour on a laptop can drain quicker than you may think even on sleep.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CPU
i5-750
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
GT220
Desslok,
I've got an ASUS netbook with fantastic and reliable battery life.

Power saver mode 6 hours, hi-performance 3 hours and on the ASUS the estimates are very reliable. Guess I'm lucky.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Have a look at batterycare

BatteryCare

I find the estimates accurate - plus it has many other useful options - and it's free
 

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    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
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    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
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    Asus Prime X570-Pro
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    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
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    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
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    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
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    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
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    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
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    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
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    Dell XPS 17 10750H
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    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
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    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
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    Dell XPS
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    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
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    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
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    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
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    3840 x 2400
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    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
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    Stock
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    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
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    Stock - Active Fan Control
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    Backlit + Various Logitech
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    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
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    72 MB Down 18MB Up
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    Chrome
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    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
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Thanks everyone I was just seeing if there was any way to make it appear next to percent remaning at the bottom. Maybe HP does not support that function.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP
OS
Windows 7
Battery care provides both % and time in it's icon and if the time information is not directly available it has an option to calculate it's own estimate.

also you can disable the native windows icon and just show the single icon
 

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    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
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    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
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    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
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    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
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    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control
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    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS

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Dell Dimension c521
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Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
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AMD Athnlon 64 X2 Dual Core 6400+ 3.21GHz
Motherboard
Dell 0HY175
Memory
2 x 1024 DDR-2 Sdram. Crucial Part# CT12864AA667.M8FA.
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NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE (OnBoard)
Sound Card
N/A
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Dell E207wfp
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050 60hz
Hard Drives
Hitachi Deskstar Model HDS728080PLA380
PSU
Dell L280P-01. 280 Watts
Case
Dell desktop/tower.
Cooling
Cpu: Dell Heatsink with 120MM fan. Chipset: ZALMAN ZM-NBF47
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural Ergonomic 4000 v. 1.0
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Microsoft Wireless mouse 5000
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Cable modem. Motorola sb5101 1megabyte/s
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I was going to build my own system, naturally, but dell gave me free monitor and a large discount for being a college student :-)
Yes indeed, thanks barman, looks like a great little utility.
 

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OS
Windows XP - Now Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit).
karlsnooks said:
Desslok,
I've got an ASUS netbook with fantastic and reliable battery life.

Power saver mode 6 hours, hi-performance 3 hours and on the ASUS the estimates are very reliable. Guess I'm lucky.
Click to expand...

Karlsnooks,
Not saying it's not accurate, just saying it's accurate based on ????? For example my Acer netbook has an "accurate meter", IF, emphasis on IF, I do the same thing continuously. If I start it up and it says 6 hours left, and all I do is have one browser open and just browse the internet, then yes it will last about 6 hours. If it says one hour and 20 minutes left, and I then decide to launch Netflix and stream an HD movie, turn on the bluetooth and make a long distance Skype call, plug in my ipod to USB to charge it, the battery is dead in less than 20 minutes. So "accuracy" is based on how it came up with that time and hoping it stays constant.
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
CPU
i5-750
Motherboard
Asus
Memory
4GB DDR3 1600
Graphics Card(s)
GT220
Hi guys, I have an Asus laptop which keeps telling me that i have 10 hours of batt left despite my continuous usage. So while the % decrease every 30mins, the hour estimator still states 10 hours on the dot. The only time the hour estimator changes is when i reboot the laptop. Even then it fluctuates between 8 hours and 5.7hours. Mind you i don't actually do much other than using Office and the internet.

Any ideas?
 

My Computer

OS
Windows 7
Sounds like a faulty battery (built-in software not hardware), if you try batterycare (see previous post) there is an option to use it's own calculation algorithm which may give you better estimates
 

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System One System Two

  • Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
    ChillBlast - Custom to my design
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 [Latest Release and Release Preview]
    CPU
    Ryzen 9 5950X, 3.8 - 5.2 MHz
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime X570-Pro
    Memory
    64GB [2 x 32GB] DDR4 3200MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    4GB NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1650 Ti
    Sound Card
    On-board SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI [5.1 system]
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" UHD 32 Bit HDR Monitor + 43" UHD 4K 32Bit HDR TV
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 3840 x 2160 @60Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB M2 SSD OS, 500GB Fast Access SSD, 2 x 8TB Data + Various Externals from 1TB to 4TB, 10TB NAS
    PSU
    NZXT C750 80 PLUS Gold 750W Modular PSU
    Case
    Workstation Case [Matt Black]
    Cooling
    NZXT Kraken X63 280mm CPU Cooler +2x Quiet Case fans
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless MX Keys & K400 + others
    Mouse
    Logitech Wireless MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    920 MB Down 50 MB Up
    Antivirus
    BitDefender Total Security Pro
    Browser
    Chrome (always run latest Non-Beta)
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    Samsung 10.2" tablet
    Blackview TAB 8 4G Android Tablet c/w Keyboard
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control
  • Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model Number
    Dell XPS 17 10750H
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Latest RP
    CPU
    Intel I7 10750H 5.0GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell XPS
    Memory
    32GB [2x16GB] DDR4 2933 MHz
    Graphics Card(s)
    nVidia GTX1650Ti 4 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    Stock [Realtek] 4 Speaker
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" IPS UHD+ Infinity Edge Touchscreen
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2400
    Hard Drives
    2TB M2 NVMe, 4TB External + various 500GB & 1TB External NVMe (also have access to spinner HDD from
    PSU
    Stock
    Case
    Stock XPS Aluminium & Carbon Fibre
    Cooling
    Stock - Active Fan Control
    Keyboard
    Backlit + Various Logitech
    Mouse
    Stock Track Pad + Logitech MX Trackball
    Internet Speed
    72 MB Down 18MB Up
    Browser
    Chrome
    Other Info
    Also run ...
    Laptop - Quad 8GB - Windows 10 Pro x64
    Nexus 7 Android tablet x2
    10.2" tablet
    Sony Z3 Android Smartphone
    Wacom Intuos Pro Medium Pen Pad
    Wacom Intuos Pro Small Pen Pad
    Wacom Expresskeys Remote
    Loopdeck+ Graphics Controller
    Shuttle Pro v2 Control Pad
    10TB NAS
Hi all
I've got a HP Pavilion DV6(i think its 3000) and it doesn't calculate the time remaining. I get about 3 1/2 hours battery life. Do I need to install software to fix this or just edit something? If you know please reply.

Thanks
 

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Custom built
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Windows 7 Ultimate x64/Windows 8 Enterprise
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Intel Core i7-2600k
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Asus Sabertooth P67
Memory
8 GB
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AMD Radeon HD 6990
Sound Card
Realtek HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
2x Samsung S22B300
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
Corsair Force Series 3
WD Caviar Green
PSU
Corsair GS700
Case
Antec p193
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 +
Mouse
Logitech Peformance MX
Internet Speed
15M down/1M up
Antivirus
Kaspersky Pure
i have the same question, on my previous laptop i used to see both percentage and total minutes remaining without using a gadget, but now i cant see it on my HP laptop?
plus: i dont know why there are irrelevant answers to a question asked by lsufrontier why dont you guys start a new topic for your other issues?
 

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HP Pavilion dv6t-3100 CTO Entertainment Notebook PC
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2.53 GHz
Memory
6GB
Monitor(s) Displays
1366x768
Hard Drives
640GB

My Computer

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Compaq/V6719NR
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Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit
Memory
1GB
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160GB
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