CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a
CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, or disassemble the battery, and do not expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage.
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows XP Power Meter
window and 
icon, the Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter window and 
icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
For more information about QuickSet,
Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter
The Windows Vista Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, move your cursor over the Power 
icon in the Notification area to display the Power icon flyout.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the Power icon flyout displays the (plugged in charging) message.
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check
the Power Meter, 
icon on the taskbar.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a 
icon appears.
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