Checking The Battery Charge; Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter - Dell Vostro 1000 Owner's Manual

You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on
page 54) before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set
power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. See
"Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 58 for information about
accessing the Power Options Properties window.
CAUTION:
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:
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" in the
Product Information Guide.
CAUTION:
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, the Microsoft
window and
low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet
Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level,
and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the
taskbar, and click Help.
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Using a Battery
Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or
Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery
Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn.
icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the
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Windows Power Meter