Battery Performance - Dell Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual

NOTE: Batteries for
portable computers are
covered only during the
initial one-year period of
the limited warranty for
your computer. For more
information about the
Dell warranty for your
computer, see page 147.
NOTE: It is
recommended that you
connect your computer to
an electrical outlet when
writing to a CD.
42 U s i n g a B a t te r y

Battery Performance

Use a battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an
electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the
battery bay.
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating
time may be significantly reduced when you perform operations including,
but not limited to, the following:
• Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives.
• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices.
• Using high-brightness display settings.
• Using 3D screen savers or other power-intensive programs such as 3D
games and engineering programs.
• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Power
Management" in the Tell Me How help file for more information. To
access the help file, see page 80.
You can set power management options to alert you when the battery charge
is low.
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 "Battery Disposal" on page 17.
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.