Batteries: Dell Latitude LS Portable Computers User's Guide
NOTE: If the battery is totally drained the alert functions will not operate.
●You can charge the battery whenever you like without fear of reducing its charge capacity.
●A battery has a life span of up to 350 full charges and 2000 partial charges, provided it is charged at normal room temperature.
NOTICE: The batteries are designed to work only with Dell Latitude LS portable computers. Do not use the Latitude LS batteries with other computers, and do not use batteries from other computers with the Dell Latitude LS.
Using the Battery
The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Dell recommends that you charge your battery to full capacity before using it to power the computer.
If you are powering the computer from a battery, try to conserve battery power. A number of factors affect battery operating time:
●Power conservation features that you use
●Type of display and microprocessor installed
●Brightness setting of the display
●Use of storage media
●Number and type of external devices and type of PC Cards that you use
NOTE: You can extend battery life by removing PC Cards when they are not being used.
●Kinds of application programs that you run
●Capacity of the memory module installed (the higher the capacity, the more power used)
When you activate suspend mode (known as standby in the Microsoft® Windows® 98 operating system), the computer can remain in suspend mode on battery power for approximately one week (if the battery was fully charged before activating suspend or standby mode).
If you are going to store the computer, disconnect all devices and turn off the computer. Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery will drain when not in use during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you attempt to run your computer from battery power.
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