Dell PP24L manual Checking the Battery Charge, Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, Charge Gauge

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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 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 Windows Power Meter window and icon, the

battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the 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.

Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-

click the icon on the taskbar.

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

Charge Gauge

By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check:

•Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button)

•Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button)

The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).

Check the Battery Charge

To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

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Contents User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mAugust HN566 Contents Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Configuring Power Management SettingsSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsConnecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionUsing a Primary or System Password Double- Clicking the Dell Support Icon Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Contents If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf only part of the display is readable 104Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 119 Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 110Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 111 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 126140 Technical Support and Customer Service 149Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 152 149Finding Information How to set up my computerSupport.dell.com What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Microsoft Windows License LabelHow to personalize my desktop How to use Windows XPHow to work with programs and files Click the topic that describes your problemDell QuickSet Help Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Flashing yellow Error Right Side ViewBack View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer About Your Computer To prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Transferring Information to a New ComputerClick Finished and restart the new computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows VistaTransferring Information to a New Computer Select Yes Computer reboots and the transfer is complete Transferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerCheck the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery Storing a BatteryBattery Errors Using a Battery Numeric Keypad Using the KeyboardBattery Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Power ManagementMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track StickUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateDual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Wireless Local Area NetworkChecking Your Wireless Network Card Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizardRight-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband CardConnecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Microsoft Windows FirewallUsing Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Copying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttonsHow to Copy Media Using Blank MediaHelpful Tips Media Type Read Write RewritableAdjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card TypesPC Card Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardExtended Cards Information GuideRemoving a Card or Blank Using Cards Smart Card Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerInstalling a Smart Card About Smart CardsPasswords About PasswordsUsing a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive PasswordTrusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM FeatureSecurity Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareEnable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature on If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display MouseFloppy Drive CDs and DVDsDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingDell Technical Update Service When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsTroubleshooting Dell Diagnostics Main Menu Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Click the Tools tabClick the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Click Add or Remove Programs Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problemsComputer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsUnexpected characters Computer stops respondingOther software problems Memory ProblemsSolid blue screen appears Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Network ProblemsWireless Local Area Network Wlan GeneralPC Card Problems Icon on the WindowsPower Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations No sound from integrated speakers Scanner ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scannerNo sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from external speakers If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality If only part of the display is readableClick the Start button and then click Control Panel Basic Functionality Error MessageIntel Active Management Technology Advanced FunctionalitySelect None ASF Intel Active Management Technology 101102 System Setup Screens System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens OverviewCommonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequenceShut down the computer through the Start menu 104 Changing COM Ports Changing Printer Modes105 106 Drivers Reinstalling SoftwareWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers108 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP 109 Microsoft Windows VistaUsing the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Microsoft Windows XPMicrosoft Windows Vista Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen promptsUsing the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 113114 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerAdding and Replacing Parts 117 Hinge CoverKeyboard Hinge cover Plastic scribeScrews Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyCard cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Memory Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar121 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips Securing clips 2 per connector 123Memory module cover 125 126 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardWlan card 127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Mobile Broadband cardMobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card 131Hard Drive SIM card Metal brackets133 Screws Hard driveRemoving Media Bay Devices Media BayFCM Flash Cache Module Optical drive135 Lift the card out of its connectorFCM card Antennae cables 136 FCM card137 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 138 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer Travel TipsTraveling by Air Core Specifications141 Graphics142 143 2373 Power Consumption panel with Backlight typical144 2109145 Keycaps146 Reduced under certain power-intensiveInformation on battery life ConditionsCmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 147Fingerprint Reader optional Type TechnologySpecifications Obtaining Assistance Technical Support and Customer ServiceGetting Help 149DellConnect Online Services Automated Order-Status Service Problems With Your OrderAutoTech Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit152 153 Contacting Dell 155 156 FCC Class B AppendixFCC Notice U.S. Only 157Macrovision Product Notice 159 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor 160 161 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR162 163 164 165 166 Analog format, which could degrade the quality of the file167 168
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PP24L specifications

The Dell PP24L, also known as the Dell Latitude E6430, is a robust and reliable laptop that has been designed primarily for business professionals and frequent travelers. This laptop combines functionality with durability, making it an ideal choice for those who require a dependable workhorse that can withstand daily use.

One of the standout features of the Dell PP24L is its solid build quality. It utilizes a magnesium alloy chassis and a brushed aluminum lid, which not only provide a premium feel but also enhance durability. The laptop has passed various military-grade tests, ensuring it can withstand harsh conditions like high temperatures, vibrations, and humidity.

In terms of performance, the PP24L is equipped with Intel’s third-generation Core processors, offering a range of options from i3 to i7. This ensures that users can select the right balance of power and efficiency for their tasks, whether it's basic document editing or demanding applications. The laptop supports up to 16GB of RAM, allowing for seamless multitasking and improved performance for more intensive applications.

The Dell PP24L also features a 14-inch display with an option for HD (1366 x 768) or HD+ (1600 x 900) resolution. The anti-glare screen is designed to reduce reflections, making it easier to work in various lighting conditions, a significant advantage for professionals who often find themselves in different environments.

Connectivity is another area where the Dell PP24L shines. It offers a range of ports, including USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, and a VGA port, as well as an optional ExpressCard slot and Smart Card reader for enhanced security features. This wide range of ports ensures that users can connect to various devices and peripherals without needing additional dongles or adapters.

Battery life is critical for mobile professionals, and the Dell PP24L does not disappoint in this aspect. It can be configured with different battery options, including a 6-cell or a high-capacity 9-cell battery, providing the flexibility needed for extensive use without the need for constant recharging.

In conclusion, the Dell PP24L is a versatile and durable laptop that meets the needs of business professionals and frequent travelers. With its solid build quality, powerful performance options, excellent connectivity, and long battery life, it continues to be a preferred choice for those seeking reliability in their computing devices.
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