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Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light

Indicator light status Computer state(s)

solid white
breathing white
off
on
standby
off/hibernate
NOTE: For information on power problems, see “Power Problems” on page57.
Disabling Battery Charging
You may be required to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight.
To disable the battery charging feature:
1. Ensure that your computer is turned on.
2. Click Start .
3. In the search box, type Power Options and press <Enter>.
4. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to open Battery Settings window.
5. Click Turn off Battery Charging and then click OK.
NOTE: Battery charging can also be disabled in the System Setup (BIOS) utility.