Dell 1000 Checking the Battery Charge, Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, Microsoft Windows Power Meter

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You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 46) before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing the Power Options Properties window.

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 Dell 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 "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide.

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. For instructions on accessing more information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50.

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Using a Battery

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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 Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies Customizing the Touch Pad ContentsPower Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Using Blank CDs and DVDsPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or BlankInstalling a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Checking Your Wireless Network CardExternal Keyboard problems CD and DVD drive problemsMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Windows operating system Solid blue screen appearsUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerReinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecReturning a Hard Drive to Dell 116 111114 117Using the System Setup Program Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayDrivers for my computer Finding InformationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here My device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information At support.dell.com Finding InformationMicrosoft Windows License Label Use the Service Tag to identify yourComputer when you use SupportProblem How to use the Windows operatingHow to personalize my desktop Appropriate support siteRestore your operating system Microsoft Windows System RestoreDell PC Restore Dell PC Restore Returns your computer to an earlierFinding Information About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Display latches Power button Device status lightsSpeakers Touch pad buttons V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S About Your Computer Y B O a R D a N D W I R E L E S S S T a T U S L I G H T S Optical drive bay Left Side ViewAir vent Optical-drive-tray eject buttonHard drive ExpressCard slot USB connectors About Your ComputerRight Side View Card readerUSB C O N N E C T O R S RJ-45 RJ-11 USB connectors Video connector AC adapter connector Network connectorBack View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Release Battery Hard driveBottom View Module coverAbout Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerConnecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerTransferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Click Finished and restart the new computerPower Protection Devices Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Switching the Video Image Using the DisplayAdjusting Brightness Setting Display ResolutionUsing the Display Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsSpeaker Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog boxTouch Pad Touch pad Customizing the Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Check the Battery Health Low-Battery WarningCheck the Battery Charge Charge GaugePower Management Modes Conserving Battery PowerStandby Mode Hibernate Mode Replacing the Battery Charging the BatteryConfiguring Power Management Settings To remove the battery Battery-bay latch releaseStoring a Battery CD/DVD tray Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying a CD or DVD Adjusting the Volume Adjusting the PictureHow to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsTo copy the CD or DVD Using Blank CDs and DVDsMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips DVD-Writable DrivesUsing Multimedia Using Cards Using CardsInstalling an ExpressCard ExpressCardsExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Release latchInstalling a Media Memory Card Media Memory CardsRemoving a Media Memory Card Media memory card slotUsing Cards Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Setting Up a NetworkSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Checking Your Wireless Network CardConnecting a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem Setting Up a Network Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining the Wireless Network Device ManagerCompleting the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Security Cable Lock PasswordsSecuring Your Computer Securing Your ComputerComputer Tracking Software If Your Computer Is Lost or StolenSecuring Your Computer Securing Your Computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsDell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DrivePress and hold the Fn key while powering the system on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearProblem you are having Tracing the problem quicklySymptom Tree Option Function Express TestConfiguration ErrorsProblem description EncounteredProblems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems Or DVD creation softwareMail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsE a D I F F E R E N T T E L E P H O N E L I N E Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems See Contacting Dell on External Keyboard problems ExpressCard ProblemsKeyboard Problems Contact the ExpressCard manufacturerUnexpected characters Computer stops responding Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer does not start up Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsNetwork Problems Memory ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on Power Problems Printer Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerScanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsDisable mute or reenable the integrated speakers No sound from external speakersVideo and Display Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsNo sound from headphones If the display is difficult to read If the display is blankGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If only part of the display is readable What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying DriversUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities101 Using theDrivers and Utilities Media Save and close any open files, and exit any open programsResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Manually Reinstalling Drivers103 Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore104 105 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 106107 Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media108 Press the arrow keys to select CD-ROM, and press Enter Reinstalling Windows XP109 Solving Problems Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Press the power button to ground the system board 113114 Optical DriveHard Drive Optical drive Device security screw115 Hard drive screws116 Returning a Hard Drive to DellFoam packaging Memory 117Memory module Per connectorClips 119 NotchModem 120121 Hinge Cover 123 KeyboardHinge cover 124 Keyboard cable Plastic bar on Keyboard connectorKeyboard 125 Wireless Mini-CardMini-Card Metal securing tab Mini-Card 127 Connector Coin-Cell BatterySystem board Antenna cables Display 129Screws Display cable Lift the display away from the computer 130Board 131 132 Dell QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet Features133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135Travel Tips 136Traveling by Air 137138 139 Contacting DellContacting Dell 140 Specifications 141142 143 ATI R485M144 145 Information on battery life Reduced under certain power-intensiveConditions. See Power Problems on 146147 148 Environmental Altitude maximum Operating149 Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix AppendixEntering System Setup Commonly Used Options 151Changing the Boot Sequence 152Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerPerforming a One-Time Boot 153Touch Pad MouseCDs and DVDs Floppy Drive155 FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only156 Macrovision Product Notice 157158 Glossary 159160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 Video resolution See resolution 174175 176 177 IndexIndex See also hard drive See also optical drive 178179 180 181 182 183 184

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