Dell 1000 owner manual Using a Battery, Battery Performance

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Using a Battery

Battery Performance

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

NOTE: Charge the battery for 3 hours before using the computer without the AC adapter.

NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial time period of the limited warranty for your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.

For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your

Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Use a battery to run the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time it 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.

Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:

•Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives

•Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices

•Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games

•Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information. To access the help file, see page 9.

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.

You can 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. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell InspironAbbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using the Keyboard and Touch PadBefore Working Inside Your Computer Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound If only part of the display is readable Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Contents Tips on using Microsoft Windows What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeComputer when you Use the Service Tag toOrder status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Finding Information Front View About Your ComputerDisplay latch release About Your ComputerDevice Status Lights Hard Drive and Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Audio connectorsRight Side View BatteryBack View USB Connectors Video Connector Bottom View Cover BatteryMemory module FanConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB connector on computer Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power SuppliesBattery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Charging the Battery Checking the Battery ChargeRecalibrating a Battery Low-Battery WarningUsing a Battery Installing a Battery Removing a BatteryStoring a Battery Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHow to Copy a CD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaHelpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWsUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadSystem Functions Key CombinationsDisplay Functions Speaker FunctionsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Installing a PC Card Using PC CardsUsing PC Cards PC Card TypesPC Card Removing a PC CardConnecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Network Setup Wizard Before You Begin Removing the Hard DriveTurning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your ComputerHard Drive Cover Hard drive Hard driveRemoving the Hard Drive Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function CD and DVD drive problems Drive ProblemsIf you there is no audio Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsSolving Problems Error Messages External Keyboard Problems Keyboard ProblemsUnexpected Characters Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram is designed for an earlier Windows operating system Program crashes repeatedlySolid blue screen appears Other software problems Memory ProblemsPC Card Problems Network ProblemsPower Problems Solving Problems Scanner Problems Printer ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Video and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesManually Reinstalling Drivers Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating SystemEnabling System Restore Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Removing PC Restore Solving Problems Appendix SpecificationsProcessor System InformationMemory Ports and ConnectorsCommunications TypeInternal AudioExternal DisplayDepth KeyboardOperating StorageLithium-ion battery With 15-inch display NiMH battery With 14.1-inch displayNiMH battery With 15-inch display Lithium-ion battery AppendixOverview Using the System Setup ProgramEnvironmental System Setup Screens Viewing the System Setup ScreensChanging the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Performing a One-Time BootContacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 0820 240 530 300-655-5330660 02 713 15 02 481 9202 481 91 0800 90980-9-15-3978 592 8187023 225373287 01-899-753-0777W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 00800-44 14 00 00800-44 14 952108129810 2108129811W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 81-44-520-1435 81-44-556-4162Toll-free0120-198-433 81-44-556-3894Or 512 5123420808075 Toll-free 080050-81-8800 001-877-384-8979001-800-882-1519 020 674 4523162298 671001-800-507-0962 0800-50-66902 5441 Toll-free 1800 394420 22537 011 709W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 0060Toll-free 1800 006 01344 860 01344 3738001-3605 Toll-free 1-877-DellnetFCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product NoticeClass a Class B FCC Identification Information Appendix See hard drive IndexIndex Index Index Index

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