Microsoft Windows Power Meter, Low-Battery Warning | Dell PP04S

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Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter

The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power

Meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar. For more information about the Power

Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access help, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on page 17.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.

Charge Gauge

Before you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the five lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

Low-Battery Warning

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

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Dell PP04S owner manual Microsoft Windows Power Meter, Low-Battery Warning

Contents

W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Power Meter Modem and Internet Connection ProblemsUninterruptible Power Supplies Installing the Optional Extended Battery Radios Including Wireless Networking Removing and Installing Devices When the ComputerRemoving and Installing Devices While the Computer Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Connecting to a Network Adapter Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Program stops responding Solid blue screen appears Resolving Other Technical ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy drive If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 116 Using the System Setup Program 122Viewing the System Setup Screens 123 125 General Power Battery Air Travel EMC Instructions When Using Your Computer When Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Ergonomic Computing Habits Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Battery Disposal I v e r s a n d U t i l i t i e s C D Finding Information for Your ComputerWhat are you looking for? Find It Here T u p D i a g r a m N d o w s H e l p a n d S u p p o r t C e n t e r L l S u p p o r t We b s i t e support.dell.comE r a t i n g S y s t e m C D Tour of Your Computer Front View Tour of Your Computer Device Status Lights Light is flashing Keyboard Status Lights Touch pad Touch pad button Left Side View If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect T W O R K C O N N E C T O R Tour of Your Computer BA Y C O N N E C T O R Video connector Air vent Infrared sensor Right Side View Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer Back View Security cable slot Bottom View Release Tour of Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Connecting to the InternetSetting Up Your Computer Modem and Internet Connection Problems If you have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP Transferring Information to a New Computer Mail ProblemsClose the Phone and Modems Options window Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a USB Printer Setting Up a PrinterPrinter Cable USB printer On printer Cable Printer ProblemsUSB connector on computer Click Control Panel Click Printers and Other Hardware Surge Protectors Power Protection DevicesUninterruptible Power Supplies Line Conditioners Turning Off Your Computer Turn off computer window, click Turn off Setting Up Your Computer Using a Batter y Battery Performance Using a Batter y Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Microsoft Windows Power Meter Low-Battery Warning Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Power Problems Storing a BatteryInstalling the Optional Extended Battery Using a Batter y Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Dell D/Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Keyboard Shortcuts Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad System Functions Power Management Radios Including Wireless Networking and the Bluetooth CardDisplay Functions Speaker Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad External Keyboard Problems Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsCustomizing the Touch Pad Unexpected Characters Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using CDs, DVDs, Other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDsCD or DVD Problems If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD Sound and Speaker Problems How to Copy a CD or DVD Copying CDs and DVDs Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Helpful Tips Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Network cable Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Problems Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network Type Networks Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Finalizing Your Network Connection Security Settings Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Click Properties Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Solving Problems Click Control Panel Click Add or Remove Programs Error MessagesSolving Problems Click the Remove or Change/Remove button Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If only part of the display is readable If the display is difficult to readClick Appearance and Themes Scanner Problems Drive Problems If you cannot save a file to a floppy drive PC Card Problems Contact Dell see Contacting Dell on Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding Resolving Other Technical Problems If Your Computer Gets Wet If You Drop or Damage Your Computer Drivers What Is a Driver?Identifying Drivers Using Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD Manually Reinstalling Drivers Click Performance and Maintenance and click System Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Creating a Restore Point Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Undoing the Last System Restore Enabling System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPBefore You Begin Booting From the Operating System CD Windows XP Setup When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next Solving Problems Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Add or Replace Parts 102 Adding and Replacing PartsAdding Memory Adding and Replacing Parts 103 104 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 105 106 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 107 Adding a Mini PCI Card 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 109 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing Parts 111 112 Adding and Replacing Parts Adding a Modem Adding and Replacing Parts 113 114 Adding and Replacing Parts P e n d i Specifications Communications Ports and ConnectorsAppendix 117 Audio Video118 Appendix Keyboard DisplayAppendix 119 Touch Pad Battery120 Appendix Environmental AC AdapterPhysical Appendix 121 Overview Using the System Setup Program122 Appendix Changing the Boot Sequence Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens Commonly Used Options 124 Appendix Changing COM Ports Enabling the Infrared SensorChanging Printer Modes Appendix 125 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals126 Appendix Contacting Dell Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals Bahamas Australia SydneyAustria Vienna Website support.euro.dell.com Barbados British Virgin Islands BoliviaBrazil Brunei Costa Rica China XiamenColombia Czech Republic Prague Website support.euro.dell.com Dominican Republic Denmark CopenhagenDominica Ecuador Corporate France Paris Montpellier Website support.euro.dell.comHome and Small Business Germany Langen Website support.euro.dell.com Guyana GrenadaGuatemala Hong Kong Website support.ap.dell.com Jamaica Ireland Cherrywood Website support.euro.dell.comItaly Milan Website support.euro.dell.com 134 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Austin, TexasBusiness Venezuela Regulatory Notices 144 Appendix NOM Information Mexico Only Appendix 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? 146 Appendix What do I do if I need warranty service? How long does this limited warranty last?Appendix 147 How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?What will Dell do? 148 Appendix Total Satisfaction Return Policy U.S. Only May I transfer the limited warranty?Appendix 149 150 Appendix Appendix 151 152 Appendix Third-Party Software and Peripherals Products Total Satisfaction Return Policy Canada OnlyDell Software and Peripherals Canada Only Dell-Branded Peripheral Products Exclusions GuaranteeReturn Policy Making a Claim Appendix 155 Dell World Trade LP Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 156 Appendix Appendix 157 What are Errata? Appendix D ex Index 159 160 Index Index 161 162 Index