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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Extended Battery Life
The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides
options to maximize your battery’s charge. This
feature is enabled by default and is activated
when you disconnect the AC power.
Press <F3> to enable or disable the feature.
The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears to
indicate the current status.
To learn more about the customization options
for Dell Extended Battery Life:
Press <F3>. 1.
The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears.
Click 2. Show Settings.
The Battery Meter window appears.
Click 3. What is Dell Extended Battery Life?
Removing and Replacing the Battery
WARNING: Using an incompatible battery
may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
This computer should only use a battery
purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries
from other computers.
WARNING: Before removing the battery,
shut down the computer, and remove
external cables (including the AC adapter).
To remove the battery:
Shut down the computer and turn it over. 1.
Slide the battery release latches away from 2.
each other.
Lift the battery out of the battery bay.3.
To replace the battery:
Place the battery into the battery bay.1.
Click the battery into place.2.