Dell 600m, PP05L owner manual Charging the Battery, Removing a Battery

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Charging the Battery

NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on. You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging.

When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.

If the battery is hot from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery.

For more information on resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 35.

Removing a Battery

For more information about removing the second battery, see "About the Module Bay" on page 36.

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

CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect it from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the modem from the telephone wall jack.

NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up to 90 seconds to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data.

1Ensure that the computer is turned off, disconnected from an electrical outlet, and disconnected from the telephone wall jack.

2If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions.

3Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay.

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Contents Dell Inspiron 600m W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mApril T8109 Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Removing and Installing a Reserve BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery Connecting a Television to the Computer Enabling the Display Settings for a TelevisionConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XPManually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesAppendix 100Contents Tour of Your Computer Front ViewKeyboard status lights Mute button Touch pad buttons Speaker Display latchW . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Left Side View D I O C O N N E C T O R S Right Side View Security cable slot Module bayRJ-45 Parallel connectorBack View USB C O N N E C T O R S Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your ComputerModem and Internet Connection Problems Next window, click the appropriate optionPrinter Cable Mail ProblemsSetting Up a Printer Screws Clips Parallel printer Cable Notches Connecting a Parallel PrinterParallel connector on computer Printer Problems Connecting a USB PrinterUSB connector on computer USB printer On printer CableSetting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network Power Protection DevicesSurge Protectors Line ConditionersComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Uninterruptible Power SuppliesTurning Off Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery Battery Performance Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Health GaugeCharging the Battery Removing a BatteryInstalling a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a BatteryChecking the Charge on the Second Battery About the Module BaySecond battery bottom Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay DevicesRemoving and Installing Devices While Computer Is Running Device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Battery Keyboard ShortcutsSystem Functions CD or DVD TrayPower Management Advanced tab in the Power Options PropertiesSpeaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key FunctionsTouch Pad Touch pad Touch pad buttonsCustomizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsExternal Keyboard Problems Unexpected Characters Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD and DVD Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and Other MultimediaSound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDsHelpful Tips Connecting a Television to the ComputerUsing Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video Connection Video cable Audio cableUsing CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video Connection Composite TV-out adapter cable Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network AdapterSetting Up a Home and Office Network Network cableNetwork Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Determining Your Network TypeConnecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Infrastructure networkSetting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Solving ProblemsFinding Solutions See Accessing Help Error MessagesClick Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is blank If the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and ThemesScanner Problems Drive ProblemsIf only part of the display is readable If you cannot save a file to a floppy driveBack of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected Under Error-checking, click Check Now Click Start PC Card ProblemsIf you have problems with a hard drive General Program Problems Error messages appearIf Your Computer Gets Wet Program crashesIf You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Restoring Your Operating System Manually Reinstalling Drivers for Windows XPUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Enabling System RestoreResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities To use the Windows XP Hardware Troubleshooter Solving Problems Adding Memory Adding and Replacing PartsAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna connectors on card Antenna cables M2.5 x 5-mm screw Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Hard DriveAdding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications AppendixMemory Ports and ConnectorsSmart Card Audio CommunicationsVideo Display Battery Environmental AC AdapterPhysical System Setup Screens Standard SettingsViewing the System Setup Screens Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used OptionsPerforming a One-Time Boot Enter the system setup program a Turn on your computerChanging Printer Modes Changing COM PortsDefinition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only FCC Notices U.S. Only Macrovision Product Notice Contacting Dell101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Area Codes Local Numbers, Toll-Free Numbers109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 Appendix Index Index119 120 See UPS 121122

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