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[Software     name]  BatteryCapa Ver.2.1
[Registered   name]  BatteryCapa.zip
[Copyright  holder]  A.MORICHIKA m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp
[Compatible models]  Windows 11/10
[Required      DLL]  .NET Framework 4.8.1
[Software     type]  Free software
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[Software introduction]

+ Overview.

 This software is software that displays the remaining battery level of your computer.

+ Description of the file.

    <Unzip folder>
    .\ReadMe.txt        : Japanese file.
    .\ReadMe_en.txt     : This file.
    .\BatteryCapa.exe   : Installer.


+ How to install.

 Please unblock the decompressed file from the file properties.

 Confirm that the extracted configuration is in the above state, and run BatteryCapa.exe to start installation.

 To uninstall, go to "Add or Remove Programs" in the Control Panel.
 The program name is "BatteryCapa".

 ".NET Framework 4.8.1" is required for operation.
 https://dotnet.microsoft.com/en-us/download/dotnet-framework/thank-you/net481-web-installer


+ Precautions.

 Even if it is always displayed in the foreground, keyboard operations cannot be performed unless the window is active.

 Speech recognition can misidentify ambient noise.

 If you install the "Japanese" version in an English environment, or vice versa, speech recognition will not work properly.


+ Simple usage instructions.

 When started, the current battery level will be displayed.

 You can right-click the icon in the task tray to "always bring it to the front".

 The AC power icon is displayed on a computer that does not have a battery.

 Click the item name to switch between charge/discharge warning levels, colors, and messages.


 The following commands are assigned to the keyboard.
   -Home         : Displayed in the center of the screen.
   -U/Page Up    : Enlarges the display size.
   -D/Page Down  : Reduces the display size.
   - ←→↑↓    : Move the display position.
   -N            : Enlarge the font size of the chip.(*1)
   -M            : Reduce the font size of the chip.(*1)
   -Z            : Reads out the current battery rate.
   -T            : Reads out the current battery time.(*2)
   -S            : Setting dialog display.(*3,4,5)
   -C            : Command update.(*6)
   -W            : Toggles the movement of waves to stop.(*7)
   -R            : Animation stop toggle while charging.(*7)
   -A            : Blinking stop switching during warning.(*7)
   -V            : Version information display.
   -Esc          : end.

 Five types of voice commands are assigned.
   -"End"         : It will end.
   -"Battery"     : Responds as a percentage.
   -"Battery time": Responds in time.
   -"Minimize"    : Minimize.
   -"Display"     : Makes it active.

 (*1) It is easier to understand if you operate it with the tooltip displayed.
 (*2) If the touch function is enabled, touch the app.
 (*3) You can customize the color by clicking the label on the left of the combo box.
 (*4) When the voice function is enabled, the microphone and speaker icons are displayed.
 (*5) Right-click the speaker icon to select the utterance type.
 (*6) Read the command aloud and check the display of the "OK" mark.
 (*7) You can stop the animation to reduce CPU/GPU load.


+ Version history.

    Ver.2.1   2026.8.30

    - The library has been changed from .NET Framework 4.8 to 4.8.1.
    - Rebuilt using Microsoft Visual Studio 2026 Community.

    Ver.2.0   2025.9.20

    - The upper charge limit warning that appears during discharging has been suppressed.

    Ver.1.9   2025.3.2

    - Support for updating controls.

    Ver.1.8   2023.8.1

    - Added 'U' and 'D' keys to scale the display.
    - Added 'A' key to switch blinking stop during warning.
    - Added 'R' key to ring stop switching during charging.
    - Added 'N' and 'M' keys to adjust the text size of the tooltip.
    - The state of animation stop switching is now saved/restored.

    Ver.1.7   2023.2.23

    - Changed the version of .NET Framework to 4.8.

    Ver.1.6   2022.12.11

    - Stopped the message of insufficient charge while charging.
    - Fixed a bug in the task tray menu.

    Ver.1.5   2022.11.18

    - Slowed down wave animation.
    - Added support for dark mode switching on Windows 10 and later.

    Ver.1.4   2022.10.14

    - Changed the color of the characters in the warning state to reverse color.
    - Improved CPU/GPU usage in minimized state.
    - The status is now displayed on the icon in the task tray.
    - The warning level can be set separately for charging and discharging.

    Ver.1.3   2022.8.20

    - Added startup, shutdown and warning animations.
    - Added a voice button to the command setting dialog.
    - Improved the startup display on computers without batteries.

    Ver.1.2   2022.7.30

    - Added an automatic start menu.
    - Improved the display so that you can see the status during charging and discharging.

    Ver.1.1   2022.7.22

    - Added the function to always display in the foreground.
    - Added a command function by voice recognition.
    - Added the function to read out the battery status.
    - Added a microphone and voice button to the setting dialog.
    - Added the function to edit voice commands and warning messages.

    Ver.1.0   2022.7.1

    - First edition released.

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+ Copyright and Disclaimer, etc.

 This software is free software.
 I have the copyright of this program.
 The author assumes no responsibility for any damages or disabilities resulting from the use of this program.
 The author is not obligated to fix bugs or upgrade.
 There are no restrictions on reprinting and distribution by communication and personal handing as long as there are no changes to the contents.

+ Contact information.

    m_akira@ka2.so-net.ne.jp


+ Reference document.

    https://developer.microsoft.com/ja-jp/

    https://docs.microsoft.com/ja-jp/dotnet/desktop/wpf/?view=netframeworkdesktop-4.8

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