Bluetooth Mouse battery Power Status

Re:
ThinkPad Bluetooth Laser Mouse
How to check remaining power and set low power notification for Bluetooth keyboard and mouse
With Windows 7x64 running on a T420s, Control Panel > Mouse has a Bluetooth tab that shows battery Power Status.
However, with Windows 8.1x64 on a T450s, there is no Bluetooth tab or any other battery power status that I can find.
Has this functionality been lost?
Hope that helps,
John
ThinkPad T450s [ i7-5600U | 8GB | 1TB SSD | Full HD IPS | 802.11ac | BT | Webcam | FR | Win8.1Pro64 ]

Alkaline batteries will give you the longest life in the mice, but, you have to dispose of them properly, and, buy new ones.... (bad).
Apple sells the Apple Battery charger, that has 6 high capacity NiMH batteries for $30.00
They won't last as long as alkaline, but, simply put the pair of extra (charged of course), into the mouse, the old ones to be charged... Supposed to last over 1000 chargers.
Here's the link: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC500LL/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

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Hello:
It is probably failing.
Take it to an Apple store for diagnosis.
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Problem Description: OS X Bluetooth Manager is constantly reporting that my 2009 Apple Wireless Keyboard has a low battery. For instance, Bluetooth Manager reports my Wireless Keyboard Battery Level is 18%. At the same time Bluetooth Manager reports my Mouse Battery Level is 65%. Because the Keyboard Battery Level is low I am being constantly nagged by the Bluetooth Manager about Battery Level and the possibility of the Keyboard disconnecting.
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So Apple Support Techs... there is the challenge; are you up for investigating and fixing this problem??
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Thanks for the link David. I used the Community Forums because I've found in the past that Apple Support do monitor them and do pick up problems with Apple gear and pass the info back to their developers. Mostly I used the Community Forums because I just couldn't find the link you provided, so thanks again.
ps Apple & Macintosh are one in the same. My Apple Wireless Keyboard & Apple Magi Mouse are actually performing as per the descriptions in their respective user manuals, especially in terms of how they report battery state through their built in LED lights. So I deduced this as a problem with the Mac-mini Bluetooth Stack, so beleive it is appropriate to this forum.
I'm sure other users have noticed this, or similar problems, so perhaps they will add their experience of this issue to my original post. When I did a search of the Community Forums using the search term "Keyboard OR Mouse AND Battery" I found plenty of similar issues.
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To all concerned,
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I had the same issue with an iMac G5 1.8GHz (first revision). The Apple Wireless Mouse battery would die rather quickly. Now I'm using the same mouse with an iMac G5 iSight and the battery lasts way longer. As a matter of fact I am still on the first set of rechargeable batteries and still have 3 green bars, and I have been using it for 25 days or so (which I believe is more than I used to get out of a charge). I guess the original iMac G5 drives bluetooth in a way that runs the batteries down rather quickly.
Perhaps this have something to do with the bluetooth 2.0+EDR version in the iMac G5 iSight, which probably makes the mouse work less hard. That's just my guess.
By the way, I also always leave the wireless keyboard and mouse on all the time. Keyboard has always enjoyed a long battery life.
I should also mention that I use NiMH rechargeable batteries. For people familiar with these, they should know that they lose charge every day (slowly but surely) even when they are not being used. So, getting the battery time I'm getting out of a charge is rather remarkable.
I understand Adam your frustration. Please consider using rechargeable batteries in your case so you don't have to go back to a corded mouse.
My 2 cents
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What is the best procedure to replace the batteries in the Apple blue tooth mouse? When ever I get the "LOW BATT" signal on the mouse, I need to shut down the computer first, replace the batteries, restart the computer (G5). If I try to flip the mouse over to replace the batteries while the computer is still on the mouse will not re-connect to the computer.
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Hi again, Max!
I heartily apologize on two fronts:
I neglected to voice a warm welcome to Apple Discussions!
Absolutely no apologies are required on your part. My mistake in assuming; I'm happy to explain what I know.
To find out about your Bluetooth Firmware and lots more! Go to the blue Apple menu and select the first choice, "About This Mac." Exciting, huh? Then click on "More Info." This will open a very useful application called "System Profiler." (Fyi, the application is actually located inside the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on your HD.)
With Profiler open, look at the left-hand part of the pane. Click (if necessary) to turn the gray triangle beside "Hardware" so its point is pointing down instead of to the right. Select Bluetooth from the list thus uncovered, and you'll see a lot of data on the right-hand side. (This procedure also holds for a lot of other data that may be viewed via the System Profiler. Relevant parts of this info may be helpful to know and convey when you ask for help here or from a technician.)
Now, this may be a little confusing... Your iMac G5's Firmware version is shown within the Bluetooth data we've just found. Yours probably reads "3.1xxx" (xxx perhaps being 965, but I'm not sure). Anyway, you may want to download and run Bluetooth Firmware Updater 1.2 as a check that your firmware is up to date. More in a minute on this.
But for some reason, the Bluetooth software version isn't clearly shown here. (I guess because it's the "Hardware" part of the profile Duh but still.) Since we're here, move down within System Preferences to Software. There are quite a few Bluetooth-related software components let's just check one or two: e.g., under "Applications," you'll see "Bluetooth Explorer" and under "Extensions," you'll see "IOBluetoothFamily" among others. I believe the current versions for these apps 1.6 (it is for my eMac).
Fyi, the current Bluetooth software download page is here. You can check for future updates via the main Bluetooth Support page.
Back to Firmware Updating for a moment. Fwiw, I had an interesting experience running the Firmware Updater myself recently some of the minutae may help explain the process if and when you decide to try this or future updaters. You can read about it here.
I hope this makes sense, and adds more clarity than confusion. Ask away as needed,
Sincerely,
Dean

Bluetooth mouse battery run out in 1 day

hey can someone please explain to me why does my batteries for the wireless mouse run out in one day? i don't get it so please explain it to me thank you
Carl

What sort of batteries are you using, Carl? I'd strongly recomment something like 2500mAh NiMh rehargeable Energizers.
Regular old fashioned carbon zinc batteries (often called "heavy duty") will last very little time. Alkalines will be better, but expensive and still fairly short lived. Lithiums are good, but stop performing before they are really depleted (though you can extend their life by then using them in something else) , and cost a lot. NiMH rechargeable is really the way to go with BT mice and keyboards.
Cheers
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Does anybody know of any official (Apple) recommendation not to use rechargeable batteries in the wireless mouse?
I have recently been having problems getting my mouse to reconnect with the iMac G5 after the batteries were recharged (required about once a month). I had to restart multiple times before it would connect. Once connected, everything was fine until the mouse was again turned off. I have been using Ni-MH batteries, marked 1.2 volts (although they measure 1.5 when fully charged), the same as in the keyboard - which has been problem-free.
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I really don't want to join the legions of users who seem to be taking out mortgages to keep their mice in single-use batteries!!
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Barry,
thanks for the welcome, and that pointer to the Apple position. And yes, I am using the Apple BT mouse.
But given that position, do you have any idea why my fairly new, quality, freshly-charged Ni-MH batteries will not reconnect when regular alkalines are OK, and why would the Apple technician state that rechargeables are not recommended (other than that it agrees with my experience) ? It's obviously related to the fact that the rechargeables measure 1.3 volts where the alkalines measure 1.5, but is the mouse operation that marginal? And if the mouse isn't marginal, is it likely that I have some faulty hardware (although two different Apple mice have shown the same problem) ?
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Do these mice eat AA batteries? Is it a good idea to get some rechargeables to use instead?
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Hello thomasp:
In answer to your question, the battery life of a wireless mouse is mostly dependent on usage. When not in use, the wireless devices go to a very low power mode. IMHO, it is a waste of time to turn mice/KBs off. I would postulate that your experience is about normal.
I use rechargeable batteries (2500 mAh) in all my wireless devices. They do not last quite as long as the Lithium batteries - they have a lower voltage. However, I use an Energizer recharger that recharges batteries in 15 minutes - very little waiting time. In addition to being less expensive in the long run, rechargeable batteries are environmentally friendly! I bought a bunch of them on eBay. By the by, the rechargeables lose some charge every day - even if they are not in use.
Barry

Horrible Bluetooth Keyboard Battery Life - Since Magic Mouse?

I'm having a weird issue that is driving me nuts. I've noticed that over the past couple weeks I've had to replace the batteries in my Apple bluetooth keyboard several times because it is draining at a rate of about 18-20% a day, even when I'm not at home using it or using it much at all. I have the first version of the mini keyboard, the one that takes three batteries. I used to get great battery life and only had to replace them maybe once every few months so something is definitely wrong. The only thing that I can think of that has changed is that I went from the bluetooth Mighty Mouse to the Magic Mouse. As a result I had to install the update that came out to support it and then shortly after, 10.6.2.
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Cross posting:
Perhaps inquire directly of Apple Care. Gizmodo's review (http://gizmodo.com/5386202/apple-magic-mouse-review ) relays a claim about the Magic Mouse battery life saying, "it's powered by two AA batteries, which get up to four months of use per charge, according to Apple."
Engadget's preview (link follows) included the same reference, the related headline read, "Apple's Magic Mouse: one button, multitouch gestures, Bluetooth, four-month battery life."
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/20/apples-magic-mouse-multitouch-gestures-blueto oth-four-month/
Finding support for Gizmodo's reference ("according to Apple") and Engadget's headline may be a little more difficult. Perhaps I haven't read the press release carefully enough. Clip below, from that Apple press release:
"Apple Introduces Magic Mouse," press release, 20 Oct 2009, Apple.com (http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2009/10/20magicmouse.html : accessed 24 Nov 2009), in part, "Magic Mouse uses Bluetooth wireless capabilities to create a clean, cable-free desk top and its secure wireless connection works from up to 10 meters away. To extend battery performance, Magic Mouse includes an advanced power management system that works with Mac OS® X to automatically switch to low power modes during periods of inactivity. The wireless Magic Mouse is powered by two AA batteries which are included."
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Hi s:
Welcome to Apple discussions.
I never shut my BT devices off unless I am going to be away for an extended time. Apple BT devices go into a very low power mode after a brief period of non-use.
As a thought, you might want to consider using rechargeable batteries. I have a drawer full of Duracell 2650 mAh batteries and a 15 minute Duracell charger. I got both new on E-bay at a very reasonable price. Rechargeables do not last as long as Lithium batteries (lower voltage, I think) but they are environmentally friendly and you are only 15 minutes from fresh power.
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Laptop freezes while on battery power.

I have Arch 64 bit install on a Thinkpad T510. While the laptop is plugged into power, it is rock solid and can run for days without a crash.
The laptop freezes up quite often when it is running on battery power. After anything from 15 minutes to an hour, it will probably freeze. I cannot switch to a tty, I just have to do a hard reset.
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/etc/gdm/Xsession: Beginning session setup...
localuser:theo being added to access control list
/etc/gdm/Xsession: Setup done, will execute: /usr/bin/ssh-agent -- gnome-session
GNOME_KEYRING_CONTROL=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA
GNOME_KEYRING_CONTROL=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA
SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA/ssh
GPG_AGENT_INFO=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA/gpg:0:1
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SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA/ssh
GNOME_KEYRING_CONTROL=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA
SSH_AUTH_SOCK=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA/ssh
GPG_AGENT_INFO=/tmp/keyring-yX87BA/gpg:0:1
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Tracker-Message: Setting up monitor for changes to config file:'/home/theo/.config/tracker/tracker-store.cfg'
Failed to play sound: File or data not found
Initializing tracker-miner-fs...
Tracker-Message: Setting up monitor for changes to config file:'/home/theo/.config/tracker/tracker-miner-fs.cfg'
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(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_settings_register_type
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_settings_class_init: klass=0x260af90
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_settings_instance_init: instance=0x7ff0f8001720 (NASettings), klass=0x260af90
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_settings_new: reading mandatory configuration
Tracker-Message: Setting up monitor for changes to config file:'/home/theo/.config/tracker/tracker-store.cfg'
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_core_utils_dir_list_perms: dir=/home/theo/.config/nautilus-actions, message=na_settings_new, out=drwxr-x--- 2 theo users 4096 Mar 16 23:01 /home/theo/.config/nautilus-actions
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_core_utils_dir_list_perms: dir=/home/theo/.config/nautilus-actions, message=na_settings_new, err=
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_settings_new: reading user configuration
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File:'/home/theo/.local/share/tracker/tracker-store.log'
Starting log:
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(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_boxed_register_type
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_boxed_class_init: klass=0x25f72a0
(nautilus:923): NA-core-DEBUG: na_boxed_instance_init: instance=0x260bb60 (NABoxed), klass=0x25f72a0
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(gnome-shell:896): folks-DEBUG: individual-aggregator.vala:310: Setting primary store IDs to defaults.
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(gnome-settings-daemon:856): color-plugin-WARNING **: failed to get edid: unable to get EDID for output
(tracker-miner-fs:905): Tracker-CRITICAL **: Empty locale file found at '/home/theo/.cache/tracker/miner-applications-locale.txt'
Gtk-Message: The filename "[\345\244\251\344\275\277\345\212\250\346\274\253][110921]Kalafina - 3rd Album\343\200\214After Eden\343\200\215[320K].rar" couldn't be converted to UTF-8. (try setting the environment variable G_FILENAME_ENCODING): Invalid byte sequence in conversion input
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(tracker-miner-fs:905): Tracker-WARNING **: Couldn't properly parse desktop file 'file:///usr/share/applications/brasero-nautilus.desktop': 'Desktop file doesn't contain type'
(tracker-miner-fs:905): Tracker-CRITICAL **: Empty locale file found at '/home/theo/.cache/tracker/miner-applications-locale.txt'
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Clone: false
Output: Unknown attached to default
status: on
width: 1600
height: 900
rate: 104
primary: true
position: 0 0
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): libcolord-CRITICAL **: cd_device_get_id: assertion `CD_IS_DEVICE (device)' failed
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): color-plugin-WARNING **: not found device (null): Failed to FindDeviceByProperty: GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.ColorManager.Failed: property match 'XRANDR_name'='default' does not exist
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): libcolord-CRITICAL **: cd_device_get_id: assertion `CD_IS_DEVICE (device)' failed
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): color-plugin-WARNING **: not found device (null): Failed to FindDeviceByProperty: GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.ColorManager.Failed: property match 'XRANDR_name'='default' does not exist
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): libcolord-CRITICAL **: cd_device_get_id: assertion `CD_IS_DEVICE (device)' failed
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): color-plugin-WARNING **: not found device (null): Failed to FindDeviceByProperty: GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.ColorManager.Failed: property match 'XRANDR_name'='default' does not exist
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): libcolord-CRITICAL **: cd_device_get_id: assertion `CD_IS_DEVICE (device)' failed
(gnome-settings-daemon:856): color-plugin-WARNING **: not found device (null): Failed to FindDeviceByProperty: GDBus.Error:org.freedesktop.ColorManager.Failed: property match 'XRANDR_name'='default' does not exist
ACR (Component): component init
Window manager warning: Buggy client sent a _NET_ACTIVE_WINDOW message with a timestamp of 0 for 0x260008d (Nightly)
Window manager warning: meta_window_activate called by a pager with a 0 timestamp; the pager needs to be fixed.
I'm not sure if tracker could be causing the problem, or if it is something else.
I have the discrete graphics card enabled - NVIDIA Corporation GT218 [NVS 3100M]

It might not necessarily be caused by loss of power, but maybe if the battery power dips? Or if the battery gets too hot and something overheats, then that could cause freezing. I'm only going by what I've found on google.
Anyway, I found another thread (not sure why I didn't see it before) that suggests that it might be caused by bluetooth (bluez specifically) https://bbs.archlinux.org/viewtopic.php?id=115814, but it seems like that was more of a locking up problem than freezing completely. I've remove bluez and disabled bluetooth for now anyway (unfortunately can't remove it completely because I'm on Gnome Shell) and I'll run on battery for a good while and see if things freeze again.
EDIT: also followed this - https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/HDAPS in case the problem was caused by the hard drive being moved about.
Last edited by themusicalduck (2012-03-28 22:11:21)

Forum Mods, Please make this a sticky: BlackBerry PlayBook battery power charge, discharge characteristics, and guidance on extending battery life

BlackBerry PlayBook battery power charge, discharge characteristics, and guidance on extending battery life
KB27705
Overview
The BlackBerry PlayBook may come to a power state where it is unable to power on; a Yellow LED may flash in a sequence of 5 flashes, the BlackBerry PlayBook may boot up to the BlackBerry PlayBook Logo and then power off, may not power on at all.
Discharge behavior under normal use:
Under normal active use, a battery drained to 10% will cause the device to prompt the BlackBerry PlayBook user (notification and audible beep)
Without connecting a charger the device will automatically shut down at 3.53V (0%)
Pressing the power button may allow successful boot, but it will turn off again very quickly
Discharge behavior under no use:
A device left unused but in ‘Stand By’ will warn the BlackBerry PlayBook user at 10% (notification and audible beep)
The warning may not be noticed and the device will go back to ‘Stand By’
Letting the device drain in standby mode drains the battery slower, but more completely
Device will still shut off at 3.53V (0%), but it less likely to successfully boot afterwards
Discharge behavior under 3.53V (0%):
If the device is left to shutoff, the battery will continue to drain below 3.53V due to quiescent current draw from the motherboard and the battery fuel gauge
With the battery between 2.7V-3.53V, pressing the power button causes the LED to flash a pattern (1 solid red light followed by 5 yellow blinks) to indicate low battery (PlayBook Tablet OS version 1.0.5, and above)
Below 2.7V there is no activity, or LED pattern displayed
Charge Behaviour:
The provided charger should be used to charge the device. The optional 12 volt rapid charger is may reduce charging times
to approximately 3 to 4 hrs. Standard Blackberry smartphone chargers, other AC adapter USB chargers, or computer USB ports
are not recommended for the sole purpose of charging the PlayBook as with these methods it may take more that 12 hours to
charge the BlackBerry Playbook.
If the battery voltage is below 3.53V(0%) then the charging behaviour is dependent on the software version. The charging code will limit the charging current to under 400 milliamps, during which time, it may take an hour to reach 3.53 Volts. Once the battery voltage rises past 3.53 volts, then "high-rate" charging will start. If, after charging the Tablet for 4 to 6 hours still does not result in LED activity, attempt to force power on the BlackBerry Playbook by pressing and holding only the Power Button for only 20 seconds.
Prior to BlackBerry Tablet OS 1.0.5:
A BlackBerry PlayBook will never charge while powered off in BlackBerry Tablet OS versions prior to 1.0.5.
The device will show a red light when the charger is connected and then nothing more
Repeated connection of the charger can recover the device in some instances.
Once the battery voltage rises above 3.53V the system will boot and the UI will show charging
Starting in BlackBerry Tablet OS 1.0.5:
The device will show a solid red LED, followed by a solid yellow LED as the device boots into charging mode. This is followed by a yellow pulsating LED indicating charging in progress.
The time span between the red and yellow lights can be as long as 45 seconds as the device boots into charging mode.
Once the yellow LED illuminates, the device can be started, but it is advisable to let it charge for at least 3.5 hours to achieve a sufficient charge.
The device will show a solid green LED once the device is fully charged.
Starting in BlackBerry Tablet OS 2.0.1:
Once the yellow LED begins pulsating indicating charging mode, if the BlackBerry PlayBook is disconnected from the charger, the following graphic will be displayed on the screen, indicating charging is not complete, and to reconnect the power source. The graphic will be displayed for 20 seconds before the BlackBerry® PlayBook powers off if the power source is not reconnected. The same graphic will also be displayed if the BlackBerry PlayBook is turned on and there is not sufficient power to perform the boot process.
If the BlackBerry PlayBook is plugged into a power source, and the power button is pressed to power on the device, the following graphic will be displayed if there is not sufficient power to perform the boot process. If this occurs, the BlackBerry PlayBook should be left plugged in to gain enough charge to boot.
Additional Information
Turning off the BlackBerry PlayBook and using standby mode.
Checking the battery power levelOn the status bar, tap the battery icon. When the battery power level is low, the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet will display a notification.
Enter standby modePress the Power button on the top of the BlackBerry PlayBook..
Exit standby modeSwipe down from the top frame to the bottom frame
Turn off the BlackBerry PlayBookPress and hold the Power button. Tap Shut Down.
To extend the BlackBerry PlayBook battery life, charge it regularly, close unused applications and keep the BlackBerry Playbook out of the sun and other hot places. The following may also be used to extend battery life:
Dim the screenOn the status bar, tap the Options icon (a gear), select the Screen tab and change the Brightness setting
Turn off the screen automaticallyOn the status bar, tap the Options icon, select the Screen tab and change the Backlight Time-out field
Enter standby mode automaticallyOn the status bar, tap the Options icon, select the Screen tab and change the Standby Time-out field
Turn off Wi-Fi when not in useOn the status bar, tap the Wireless icon and set the Wi-Fi switch to Off
Turn off Bluetooth connectivity when not in use
On the status bar, tap the Bluetooth icon and set the Bluetooth switch to Off
Pause apps when you show the home screen or switch between apps On the status bar, tap the Options icon, select the General tab and set the Application Behavior switch to Paused
With the upgrade to PlayBook OS 2.1.0.1032 the following message may be displayed when connecting the Playbook to a PC using the micro-USB cable:
Unable to charge battery with connected source
This message is displayed because the voltage provided is insufficient for charging. The USB voltage is limited to 384mA even if the maximum tolerance is 500mA. The voltage is limited to 384mA by design to avoid violating the USB specification which states USB devices cannot draw more than 500mA from the USB port.

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