Checking The Battery Charge; Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter; Using A Battery; Battery Performance - Dell Latitude D630 XFR User Manual

9. Select Yes.
The computer reboots and the transfer is complete.
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Using a Battery

4.1 Battery Performance

NOTE: For information about the warranty for your computer, see the Limited Warranty document.
For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main
battery installed at all times. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery compartment.
NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an
electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter
until the battery is fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see
" A ccessing Power Options Properties").
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Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can install an optional second battery in the XBay to
significantly increase operating time.
NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how
often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during
the life of your computer.
NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD
Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:
Using optical drives
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· Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices
Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as complex 3D
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graphics applications
Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "
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Settings" for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell Quickset, which you can use
to configure power management settings.
You can check the battery charge (see "
You can also 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 battery is designed to work with your
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 " B attery Disposal".
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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
away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may
leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Maximum system storage temperature is
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(160 F) without the battery installed.

4.2 Checking the Battery Charge

The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and
health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
4.2.1 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
C hecking the Battery Charge") before you insert the battery into the computer.
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C onfiguring Power Management
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