Checking The Battery Charge; Dell Quickset Battery Meter; Microsoft Windows Power Meter; Charge Gauge - Dell PP14L Owner's Manual

CAUTION:
incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery
away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may
leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.

Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft
icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery
charge.

Dell QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. For
more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.
The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the
battery in your computer.
The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window:
The computer or docking device is running on battery power.
The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is charging.
The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the

Microsoft Windows Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter,
double-click the
"Power Management" in the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a

Charge Gauge

Press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each
light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery
has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery
has no charge.
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Using a Battery
Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture,
icon on the taskbar. For more information about the Power Meter, see
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Windows Power Meter window and
icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
icon appears.