Quick Reference Guide 11

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Using a Battery

Battery Performance

NOTE: For 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. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in
the battery bay.
NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an
electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter
until the battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power
Options→ Power Meter.
1battery charge gauge 2optical-drive locking screw 3battery-bay latch release
4battery 5hard drive 6modem/memory module cover
7fan
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