Description: This provides the current status of the battery.

The following status values are supported:

other(1): This battery does not support status reporting.

ok(2): The battery is operating ok.

User Action: No action required.

capacityDegraded(3): Significant battery degradation has occurred. The battery can no longer be fully recharged.

User Action: If using multiple batteries, run the Power Conservation Utility to identify the battery location. Contact your System Administrator or Authorized Reseller to order a replacement battery.

chargeFault(4): One or more batteries are not functioning properly.

User Action: Make sure all batteries are operating in the recommended temperature range. Check for foreign objects in the battery slots. Remove and reinsert all batteries to resume normal battery operation. Contact your System Administrator or Authorized Reseller if you are still experiencing problems.

batteryFailure(5): The battery has failed and must be replaced.

User Action: Contact your System Administrator or Authorized Reseller to order a replacement battery. Recycle your old battery. For proper disposal information, refer to the documentation that came with your computer.