Storing A Battery; Power Problems - Dell Inspiron 500m Owner's Manual

Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve battery
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compartment.
Place the reserve battery in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover.
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Storing a Battery

Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A
battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the
battery fully before you use it.

Power Problems

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H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T
the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standby
mode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.
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H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
Reinstall the battery.
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Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
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Turn on the computer.
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C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T
orange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
50 U si n g B at teri es a nd M o d ul e Ba y D e vi c es
— When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If
— The battery charge may be depleted.
— If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady