Dell 1150 Checking the Battery Charge, Charging the Battery, Power Meter, Low-Battery Warning

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Checking the Battery Charge

The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.

Power Meter

The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter,

double-click the icon on the taskbar. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 10.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.

Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.

A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 10.

Charging the Battery

NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with the computer turned off. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is on and running at high processor speeds and system activity levels. Running the computer at high system activity levels for extended periods of time may prevent the battery from charging.

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

The battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.

NOTE: You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see page 10.

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Contents Dell Inspiron W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Using a Battery Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 109Contents Finding Information Dell Product Information GuideHelp File Dell Support Website support.dell.com W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Status Lights Solid green The battery is charging PC Card slot CD or DVD drive Audio connectors Left Side ViewModem connector Air vents Right Side ViewModem Connector AC adapter AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Back ViewConnects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Bottom View Card cover Bay Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverTour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Modem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionMail Problems Setting Up a Printer Connecting a USB PrinterPrinter Cable Printer Problems Power Protection Devices Surge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Computer turns off after the shutdown process finishesUsing a Battery Battery PerformancePower Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCharging the Battery Low-Battery WarningStoring a Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Battery and Power ProblemsIf the battery is not charging If battery life is shortNumeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadDell AccessDirect Button Reprogramming the ButtonSystem Functions Power ManagementKeyboard Shortcuts CD or DVD TraySpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Click MouseUnexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems If you have a problem with external speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers Reenable the integrated speakersHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsCopying CDs and DVDs Helpful Tips Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsOn the welcome screen, click Next Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPDetermining Your Network Type Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Error Messages Tab FunctionVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Scanner Problems If only part of the display is readableDrive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveIf you have problems with a hard drive PC Card ProblemsGeneral Program Problems Program crashesIf Your Computer Gets Wet Resolving Other Technical ProblemsError messages appear Program stops respondingIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers Identifying DriversManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemUsing Dell PC Restore by Symantec Select a restore point and click NextPC Restore Click System Properties Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Shutting Down Your ComputerHard Drive Screws Hard drive Memory Returning a Hard Drive to DellCaptive screw Adding and Replacing Parts Modem and Mini PCI Card Replacing the Modem Adding a Mini PCI CardMini PCI card Mini PCI card CD or DVD Drive Remove the screw labeled O next to the memory module coverKeyboard Remove the keyboard from the bottom case Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixSodimm SPWG-B XGA Power-intensive conditions W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Kg 7.57 lb Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview System Setup Screens Commonly Used OptionsSystem and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance OverviewOptimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. OnlyVariable Speed Fan Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsFCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BContacting Dell FCC Identification InformationTech Support AutoTech automated technical support Sales, Customer Support, and Technical Support General Support 01-899-753-0777 International Access Code Country Code Greece Website support.euro.dell.com Ireland Sales Technical Support servers 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 Appendix D ex 110 D e Printer cable, 26 connecting, 26 setting up, 26 USB Problems Uninterruptible power supplies See UPS
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