Charge Gauge - Dell Latitude ATG D620 User Manual

Using a Battery: Dell Latitude ATG D620 User's Guide
computer.
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.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a

Charge Gauge

By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery,
you can check:
Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button)
Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button)
1 battery 2 status button (for battery charge status)
The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of
charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery
can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).
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icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
icon appears.
3 charge gauge (for battery health)