MacBook shuts down when I go on battery

I updated to Leopard this morning and my MacBook no longer will work when it is not connected to a power. I'm trying to figure out how to fix this...

This article could help. The SMC (System Management Controller) might be involved in your problem.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319
Good luck!
Felix T

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