Using A Battery; Replacing The Battery; Inserting The Battery - Dell XPS M2010 Owner's Manual

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Using a Battery
Dell™ XPS™ M2010 Owner's Manual
Replacing the Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery
Conserving Battery Power
Storing a Battery
Power Management Modes
Configuring Power Management Settings
Replacing the Battery
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 battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer,
disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from the computer.
NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to avoid possible connector damage.
NOTE: The Service Tag label is located inside the battery compartment of your computer.

Inserting the Battery

1. Ensure the keyboard is securely attached and the display is closed and latched before turning the computer over. See
place the computer upside down on a clean flat surface.
2. Push the latch release button (#1) on the battery to open the battery access door.
3. Insert the battery straight down into the battery compartment with the battery access door in the open position.
4. Slide the battery in the direction of the #1 arrow until it snaps into place.
Closing the Display Panel. Then