Conserving Battery Power, Low-Battery Warning | Dell 1501 instruction

Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.

By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. You can change the settings for the battery alarms. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 42 for information about accessing the Power Options Properties window.

Conserving Battery Power

Perform the following actions to conserve battery power:

•Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged.

•Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for more information about standby and hibernate modes.

•Select options to optimize your computer’s power usage. These options can also be set to change when you press the power button, close the display, or press <Fn><Esc>. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 42 for more information.

NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on conserving battery power.

Power Management Modes

Standby Mode

Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode.

NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data.

To enter standby mode:

•Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by. or

•Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 42) in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods:

–Press the power button.

–Close the display.

–Press <Fn><Esc>.

Using a Battery

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Configuring Power Management Settings What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreIf only part of the display is readable 104 103107 108 Glossary Index Contents Support.dell.com Warranty informationFinding Information Setup Diagram What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Click the topic that describes your problemClick the arrow icon Follow the instructions on the screen Service call status and support history Microsoft Windows System Restore MicrosoftTop technical issues for my computer Frequently asked questions About Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View 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 Left Side View Right Side View Back View Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor Bottom View Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finish and restart the new computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Printer Cable Setting Up a PrinterConnecting a USB Printer Surge Protectors Power Protection Devices Line Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Setting Up Your Computer Adjusting Brightness Using the DisplaySwitching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution Using the Display Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadUsing the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations Speaker Functions Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad Using a Battery Using a BatteryBattery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeCheck the Battery Charge Check the Battery Health Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerPower Management Modes Standby Mode Hibernate Mode Configuring Power Management Settings Replacing the Battery Charging the Battery Storing a Battery Playing a CD or DVD Using MultimediaUsing Multimedia Copying CDs and DVDs Adjusting the VolumeAdjusting the Picture Using Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Media Type Read Write Rewritable Helpful Tips Installing an ExpressCard Using CardsUsing Cards ExpressCards Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Media Memory Cards Installing a Media Memory Card Removing a Media Memory Card Setting Up a Network Setting Up a NetworkPhysically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Network Setup WizardChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Setting Up a New Wlan Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Completing the Connection to the Wlan Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card Setting Up a Network Securing Your Computer PasswordsSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your Computer If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Computer Tracking Software Dell Diagnostics Solving ProblemsWhen to Use the Dell Diagnostics Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Option Function Tab Function Problems writing to a CD/DVD-RW drive Drive ProblemsCD and DVD drive problems If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsHard drive problems Error Messages Characters in filenames Solving Problems Solving Problems Keyboard Problems ExpressCard ProblemsWindows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed Manufacturer Unexpected characters External Keyboard problems Computer does not start up Lockups and Software ProblemsComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedly Other software problems Memory Problems Communication exists. Replace the network cable Network ProblemsPower Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer Problems Sound and Speaker Problems Scanner ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers No sound from external speakers No sound from headphones Touch Pad or Mouse Problems If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Using the Drivers and Utilities CD Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Solving Problems Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec Dell Operating System CD Dell Drivers and Utilities CD Using the Operating System CDBefore You Begin Reinstalling Windows XP Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Before Working Inside Your Computer Battery-bay latch release Hard Drive Optical Drive To replace the hard drive in the hard drive bay Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory Securing clips Memory module Per connector Replace the memory module cover Modem Adding and Replacing Parts Hinge Cover Keyboard Wireless Mini-Card Mini-Card Antenna cables Antenna cable connectors 101 Install the replacement Mini-Card Adding and Replacing Parts 103 Coin-Cell Battery Display 105 Lift the display up and away from the computer 106 Identifying Your Computer Traveling With Your ComputerPacking the Computer 107 Traveling by Air Travel Tips Contacting Dell Contacting Dell109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 Website support.ap.dell.com 124Called from within Singapore or Malaysia only 125 126 127 128 Printers, and Projectors for Relationship 129 130 131 Specifications 132 Ports and ConnectorsIn-1 Media Memory Card Reader Memory Communications 133Video Audio Display 134 135 BatteryKeyboard Touch Pad AC Adapter 136 Environmental 137Physical 138 Entering System Setup Using the System Setup ProgramAppendix 139 140 Changing the Boot SequenceCommonly Used Options 141 Performing a One-Time Boot Computer, Keyboard, and Display Cleaning Your ComputerTouch Pad Floppy Drive Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsCDs and DVDs 143 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B 144 PP23LA 145 146 Glossary Glossary147 148 Docking device See APR 149Device driver See driver 150 151 152 NIC See network adapter 153 154 System tray See notification area 155 156 Video resolution See resolution 157 158 Index Index159 160 See also hard drive See also optical drive 161 162 Problems programs and Windows 163 164