Dell 9300 Checking the Battery Charge, Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, Microsoft Windows Power Meter

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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 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. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Finding Information" on page 9.

The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window:

The computer is running on battery power.

The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is charging.

The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged.

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For more information about QuickSet, right-click the 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 more information about the Power Meter, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help file, see "Finding Information" on page 9.

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

Using a Battery

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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 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Enabling the Display Settings for a TVMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital AudioConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Adding and Replacing Parts Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology105 106126 127What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Tips on using Microsoft WindowsHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate modeService Tag and Microsoft Windows License Order status, warranty, and repair information UpdatesWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not beClick the arrow icon Click the topic that describes your problemFollow the instructions on the screen Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard Touch pad Buttons SpeakersV I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Tour of Your Computer Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Air vent Optical drive Security cable slot USB connectorsEject button Secure Digital I/O slot Air vent PC Card slot Right Side ViewHard drive Air vent USB connectors Video TV-out connector Back ViewD E O C O N N E C T O R Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Subwoofer Battery charge gauge Optical-drive locking screw BatteryBottom View Hard drive Air vent Memory module coverSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerPrinter Cable Setting Up a PrinterNext window, click the appropriate option Connecting a USB Printer Power Protection DevicesUSB connector on computer Surge Protectors Uninterruptible Power SuppliesLine Conditioners Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery ChargeMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charging the Battery Removing a BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge GaugeInstalling a Battery Storing a BatteryUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful TipsUsing MediaDirect Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Connector Adapter cableConnector Video TV-out TV/digital audioVideo and Standard Audio Video cableVideo and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Changing Your Audio SettingsClick DVD Click the Settings tab and click Advanced Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Numeric keypadKey Combinations Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Customizing the Touch PadUsing PC Cards Installing a PC CardPC Card Types PC Card BlanksRemoving a PC Card or Blank Using PC Cards Using PC Cards Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office NetworkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkDetermining Your Network Type On the welcome screen, click NextConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Dell DiagnosticsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsOption Function Drive Problems Tab FunctionDVD drive problems Problems writing to a DVD+RW driveIf you cannot eject the DVD or DVD+RW drive tray Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal keyboard problems Unexpected characters Lockups and Software ProblemsShut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again Computer does not start up Computer stops respondingProgram stops responding Program crashes repeatedlyOther software problems Solid blue screen appearsMemory Problems Network ProblemsPC Card Problems Power ProblemsPrinter Problems Scanner Problems No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesVideo and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readableWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling DriversDrivers Identifying DriversRestoring Your Operating System Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackClick the Hardware tab and click Device Manager Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec To use PC Restore Using the Operating System CD Before You BeginResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerBefore Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard DriveReturning a Hard Drive to Dell Screws Hard driveMemory Notch Adding and Replacing Parts Memory module Securing clipsAdding and Replacing Parts Modem Modem cable Mini PCI CardScrew Modem Mini PCI card Antenna cablesTabs Antenna cables Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Hinge coverCoin-Cell Battery Release latch Coin-cell battery Battery cable connector DisplayAntenna cables Display cable connector Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Optical DriveSlide the drive out of the bay Optical drive Notch Optical-drive security screwCover Card Cable Specifications Appendix100 Video 101Control buttons 102 Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions. See Power Problems onInformation on battery life 103104 Using the System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensOverview 105System Setup Screen Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 106Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals Performing a One-Time BootDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 107Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Contacting Dell108 109 Mail Australia autechsupport@dell.comInternational Access Code Country Code City Code 110111 112 113 General Support 01-899-753-0777International Access Code Country Code 114115 City Code Technical Support Customer Care Fax Switchboard 116Ireland Sales Sales dial within U.K. only117 118 119 General Support 001-800-882-1519120 General Support 001-800-220-1006General Support 001-800-507-0962 General Support 0800-50-669Fax 02 5441 Tech Fax Switchboard Sales Appendix 121Fax 21 424 01 Corporate Sales Toll-free 1 800 394International Access Code Mail dellzasupport@dell.com 122Gold Queue Sales Penang, MalaysiaPowerConnect, and PowerVault Customer Care 123124 125 FCC Notices U.S. Only Class a Class BFCC Identification Information Macrovision Product Notice127 Appendix 129 IndexIndex See display See hard drive130 131 132
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