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Using a Battery
You can
check the battery charge
options to alert you when the
CAUTION:
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace
the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is
designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with
your computer.
CAUTION:
Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer
holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on
disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See the battery disposal instructions in your System
Information Guide.
CAUTION:
Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not
puncture, 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, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and
charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.
The Battery Meter screen displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the primary and
second batteries in your computer.
The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen:
The computer is running on battery power.
The battery is discharging or idle.
The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.
The battery is charging.
The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.
The battery is discharging, idle, or charging.
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
icon on the taskbar. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a
file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\rpaxman\Local%20Settings\Temp\~hhEA52.htm
on the bottom of the computer. You can also set power management
battery charge is
low.
"Using the Module
icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
"Power
icon appears.
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icon, the battery
Bay."
Management."
9/19/2003
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