Dell P776N, P01E manual Recharging the Battery Pack, Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack

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Battery Pack

Your notebook is equipped with a high-energy rechargeable lithium ion (Li-ion) battery pack. Battery life will vary depending on the notebook configuration, notebook model, applications installed, power management settings of the notebook, and notebook features used by the customer. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity of this battery will decrease with time and usage.

The battery meter LEDs on the battery pack indicates the charge level of the battery. When you press the battery meter once, the charge level LEDs illuminate. Each of 5 LED represents approximately 20% of the total battery charge. For example, if 4 LEDs light up, there is 80% of battery charge remaining and if no LEDs light up, there is no charge remaining in the battery.

CHAPTER 2: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NOTEBOOK

Follow the steps below to remove the battery pack.

1.Shut down the notebook.

2.Flip the notebook upside down.

3.Push the battery latch to the unlock position as shown.

4.The battery pack will pop up.

5.Remove the battery pack.

Follow the steps below to replace the battery pack.

1.Align the three battery pack tabs with the battery bay.

2.Slide the battery pack into the battery bay until the battery pack clicks into place.

Recharging the Battery Pack

Your notebook supports both on-line and off-line recharge. Follow the procedure below to recharge battery:

•Make sure the battery pack is installed in the notebook.

•Connect the AC adapter to the notebook and to an electrical outlet.

The power button LED is available to reflect the power and battery status. For details on the power button LED, refer to “Power Button” on page 14. When the notebook is OFF, a depleted Li-ion battery will take three hours to recharge.

Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack

This battery pack can easily be removed and replaced. Make sure that the notebook is properly shut down before changing the battery pack.

CAUTION: To avoid damage to the notebook, use only the battery designed for this particular Alienware notebook. Do not use batteries designed for other Alienware or Dell computers.

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Contents Alienware M17x Mobile Manual 02/02 Contents 04 /04 Introduction Before Setting Up Your Notebook Setting UP Your NotebookProduct Documentation and Media Setting Up Your Alienware MobileLocation and Positioning of Your Notebook Connect the AC Adapter to the Back of Your NotebookConnecting to a Home Network Press the Power Button Windows Vista SetupConnecting to the Internet Getting to Know Your Examining Your Notebook Back View Features Front View FeaturesRight View Features Left View FeaturesTop View Features Bottom View Features Status LEDs Power ButtonFunction Keys Touch ControlsF5 Decrease Display Brightness Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack Questions and Answers Battery MaintenanceUnderstanding Power Consumption Power ManagementCustomizing Your Notebook’s Power Settings Reducing Power ConsumptionConnecting Devices Extending the Desktop Connecting External DisplaysConnecting a Display Connecting External Speakers Connecting USB Devices Connecting PrintersConnecting FireWire Ieee 1394 Devices Connecting a Plug and Play PrinterAlienware Command Center Using Your NotebookUsing Removable Media and Cards Stealth ModeUsing the Optical Drive Using the Integrated WebcamRAID Level Working With RAIDSystem Setup Configuring the BiosEntering System Setup System Setup ScreensSata ODD System Setup OptionsAdvanced Menu USB Emulation Graphics Settings Sub-Menu Hybrid Graphics Cmos Installing Additional Or Replacement Components Before Working Inside Your Notebook Before You BeginTurning Off Your Notebook Upgrading/Replacing Memory Compartment door Front of the notebook Captive screws Removing the Memory ModulesMemory module connector Spring locks Tab Notch Removing the Hard Drives Upgrading/Replacing Hard Drives038 /038 Secondary Hard Drive HDD1 Basic Hints and Tips TroubleshootingThings to check before troubleshooting Backup and General MaintenancePre-Boot System Assessment PSA Software Diagnostic ToolsStarting Alienware Diagnostics From the Support CD/DVD Alienware DiagnosticsComputer does not recognize the disc or drive Answers to Common ProblemsAn audio CD does not produce sound DVD or Blu-ray movie does not playComputer fails the Post SystemComputer stops responding/a solid blue screen appears Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Hard Drive ProblemsMemory InternetKeyboard If the display is difficult to read MonitorIf the display is blank Mouse PowerPrinter Game ControllersThere is no sound from the speakers external SpeakersSystem Recovery AlienRespawn Using AlienRespawnMicrosoft System Restore Advanced Recovery Password ProtectionFactory System Recovery To Enable or Change Password SettingsTo Use the AlienRespawn v2.0 Disc AlienRespawn v2.0 DiscBasic Specifications USB 057/057 Computer Setup Appendix a General and Electrical Safety PrecautionsGeneral Safety Precautions Computer UseReplacement Components or Accessories When You Should Contact AlienwareWhen setting up the equipment for use General Safety InformationWhen operating your equipment General Power Safety When Working Inside Your DeviceProtecting Against Electrostatic Discharge If your computer uses an AC adapterTV Antenna Safety Instructions Portable Device Battery SafetyExample of Antenna Grounding Ergonomic InstructionsEnvironmental Considerations Battery DisposalRecycling Information Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Weee DirectiveExport Regulations For Products With Wireless LAN / 802.11 InterfacesPerchlorate Material Restrictions of Usage InformationFrance Restriktioner af brugsinformationItaly For produkter med trådløs LAN / 802.11 grænsefladeInformations sur les restrictions relatives à l’utilisation Informatie over beperkingen in gebruikInformazioni sulle limitazioni all’uso Per prodotti con interfacce wireless LAN/802.11Italie FranciaИнформация об ограничении на использование Restriksjoner på brukerinformasjonItalia For produkter med trådløse LAN / 802.11-nettverkskortPara productos con interfaces LAN inalámbricas Restricciones sobre la información de usoEuropean Union Other Country Specific InformationDanmark United StatesSverige Norge依照商品檢驗法案第 11 條條文，Dell 提供對於本文件所涉及產品在台灣地區認證機構的公司聯絡細節 Terms and Conditions of Sale Information075/075 THEREUNDER, or ANY CLAIM, Dispute or Controversy Whether Software Retail Purchaser End User AgreementOther Documents Return Policies ExchangesNot For Resale or Export Governing Law Service and SupportLimitation of Liability What is not covered by this limited hardware warranty? 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