Is it possible to check the battery status via the lights or in some way on the computer (I am using windows 8 on a Microsoft surface 3)?
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I don't believe that is possible. The only light on the keyboard is an LED indicating power on and power off, and BT pairing availability. I also should add that I've found the BT pairing to be touchy. Pairing frequently does not seem to carry over after turning off the SP3 or turning off the keyboard -- so the pairing process has to be re-done frequently. I need to modify my review to reflect this.
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No, there is an indicator but it won't tell the battery status. BTW, the battery is pretty strong and long lasting. it will be good match to Surface Pro 3.
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Hi John, I am not absolutely positive (had to return the laptop and, therefore, cannot check right now ), but if I remember correctly it's the indicator light for the power. When the battery is low, this light turns red.The little light to the left of it indicates if the laptop is on, and it blinks when in standby.
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No, if you lift the mouse up, and be careful, look and you can see the blue light. The top light is for low battery. Ciao . . . Sal
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Press one of the small yellow buttons on the front, I can't remember which one right now. The lights will light and show the charge.
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There is a LED on the head which tells you the status of the battery (RED, GREEN and BLUE)
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Hi Mary, I'm on my computer now. Most likely since you have a 3500, your battery has a bad cell.
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If you are speaking of the charging case, there is a USB receptacle on the side next to the check status button. You simply plug it into a USB power source until it stops flashing.
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My old battery was not holding a charge with the screen brightness turned up. It works much better now. I have not tried a long run (3+ hours) with the PC not plugged in.
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No the only indicator for the dock batterie is the small light near the power switch. I've searched and searched because I can't believe asus would put in such a simple but useful feature :/ but they didn't you just have to live with it
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Software runs in the system tray that will allow you to periodically "self test" the battery. I do this on a monthly basis.
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I get a message from the battery icon in Windows that says "no battery detected". Is there software that needs to be changed? Follow-up with Windows "help" says to engage the manufacture on this problem.....Battery is not charging and PC doesn't work unless plugged in and when plug is remove, it kills the PC so there is apparently no power from this battery? Note it did work initially with just the battery so it appears that the battery was drained down since and it is not being charged since it is not being "detected"??
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You would have to use a battery tester or a voltmeter whcih will tell you if there is still a charge on the battery
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It seems 'Not'. But when the battery pack is being charged the lights are on - blinking. After push the round button you will see the some of 4 lights on and know how much power left in the battery pack.
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The power light on the right side of the unit "should" indicate the battery status of the unit, not the battery being tested. So, here's a thought, try putting "fresh" batteries in the unit, then run your test again.
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The battery does come out and provided you find one, you should be able to replace it. I don't have Windows 8 so that I can't comment on that, but it would appear that it would be compatible.
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Yes, I'm not sure but I had it running for about 3 hours off the charger and I had no notification saying that the battery was low
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Not sure about the battery, but it does measure FC and Lux with a flip of a switch.