# Battery status

To view the Battery status screen, tap the battery status area in the status bar.

The Battery status screen shows the status of the battery in the controller and devices connected to the controller. If the controller has more than one battery, the power level of each battery is shown.

If the battery icon is , then the battery level is close to 0%. If you have inserted a battery that has a higher level of charge then the battery may be in an unusual state and the power level cannot be determined. Remove the battery and reinsert it. If the issue is not resolved, recharge the battery and try again. If there are still issues, contact your Trimble distributor.

If external power is being used, for example when the controller is connected to an external power source, the battery icon shows .

To configure power save settings for the controller, tap the power level indicator for the controller battery.

To view instrument or receiver settings, tap the power level indicator for the instrument or receiver battery.