Checking the Battery Charge, Charge Gauge | Dell PP09L manual

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CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or 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® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.

Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter

If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.

The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.

The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window:

•The computer is running on battery power.

•The battery is discharging or idle.

•The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.

•The battery is charging.

•The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.

•The battery is discharging, idle, or charging.

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For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.

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 the help file, see page 18.

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

Charge Gauge

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 lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge.

Using a Battery

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Dell PP09L Checking the Battery Charge, Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, Microsoft Windows Power Meter, Charge Gauge

Contents

Dell Inspiron XPS Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Optimizing Performance Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Contents Adding and Replacing Parts Appendix 183 Contents Safety General Safety Air Travel Safety PowerSafety Battery When Using Your Computer Safety EMC Instructions Safety Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Safety Ergonomic Computing HabitsSafety When Working Inside Your Computer Safety Battery Disposal Safety Instructions Dell Solution Center Finding Information Setup Diagram Dell Support Website support.dell.com Finding Information Tour of Your Computer Front View Device Status Lights Tour of Your Computer Keyboard Status Lights Left Side View Right Side View Back View Video Connector Modem Connector RJ-11 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Bottom View Tour of Your Computer Using Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Configuring Graphics CardsSettings and Functions Click User and system guides Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device Video and Standard Audio Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Pdif digital audio cable Composite Video and Standard Audio Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Using Your Computer Setting Up the Dolby Headphone Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Connecting Monitors Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Connect the VGA or DVI monitor as described on Copying CDs and DVDs Using CDs and DVDsHow to Copy a CD or DVD Using Blank CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD+Rs, and DVD+RWs Helpful Tips DDR Memory and Processor Front-Side Bus Hyper-Threading Optimizing Performance Using a Battery Battery Performance Microsoft Windows Power Meter Checking the Battery ChargeDell QuickSet Battery Meter Charge Gauge Charging the Battery Low-Battery Warning Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay About the Module Bay Pull the device out of the module bay Push the new device into the bay until it clicks Press the device latch release Using the Module Bay Key Combinations BatteryNumeric Keypad System Functions Speaker Functions Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Setting Up a Home and Office Network Connecting to a Network Adapter Determining Your Network Type Network Setup WizardConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Click Add Wireless network properties window appears Setting Up a Home and Office Network Configuring Security Settings Optional Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Using the Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Option Function Express Test Error Messages Device Message 1 files copied appears Video and Display Problems If the display is blank If the display is difficult to read If only part of the display is readable If you have problems with a hard drive Scanner ProblemsHard Drive Problems PC Card Problems External Keyboard Problems Power Problems Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters Printer Problems Mail Problems Modem and Internet Connection Problems Network Problems Restart the Computer Try to log on to the network again Program crashes General Program ProblemsError messages appear Program stops responding If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray CD or DVD ProblemsIf you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Sound and Speaker ProblemsIf you have a problem with integrated speakers If the CD-RW drive stops writing If you have a problem with external speakers Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Drivers Resolving Other Technical ProblemsWhat Is a Driver? Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Click the Drivers tab Click Roll Back Driver Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Select a restore point and click Next Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Before You Begin Reinstalling Microsoft Windows XPUndoing the Last System Restore Reinstalling Windows XP To reinstall Windows XP, you need the following items When the Welcome to Microsoft screen appears, click Next 101 Solving Problems Shutting Down Your Computer Before You BeginRecommended Tools 103 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory 105 Memory module Securing clips 2 per connector 107 Mini PCI Card 108 109 Adding and Replacing Parts Hard Drive 111 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 112 Subwoofer 113 Insert the subwoofer into the compartment within the battery Keyboard 115 PC Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 116 117 ModemRemoving the Modem Connect the modem cable to the modem Installing the ModemKeyboard Bracket Replace the M2 x 3-mm screw Fans 119 Fan cover Captive screws Audio connectors Hinge Covers 121 Left hinge cover 123 Display 125 126 Display Latch 127 Video Card Remove the two M2 x 4-mm screws and remove the display latch 129 Processor Thermal-Cooling AssemblyRemoving the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Installing the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly Palm Rest 131 132 Processor ModuleRemoving the Processor Module Installing the Processor Module 133 134 Flashing the BiosReserve Battery 135 System BoardRemoving the System Board Remove the keyboard see Remove the display see 136 Installing the System Board 137 Speakers 138 Display Latch Release 139 Video Connector Pin Assignments for I/O ConnectorsUSB Connector 140 141 Video TV-Out ConnectorIeee 1394 Connector DVI-I Connector 142 Specifications 143 144 USB 145 Lvds 146 Wuxga WSXGA+ Wxga 147 148 149 Using the System Setup ProgramOverview Commonly Used Options Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Screens 150 Enabling the Infrared Sensor 151 Contacting Dell Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 Regulatory Notices 170 Limited Warranties What is covered by this limited warranty?What is not covered by this limited warranty? NOM Information Mexico Only How long does this limited warranty last? 172 173 What do I do if I need warranty service?What will Dell do? How will you fix my product? What if I purchased a service contract?May I transfer the limited warranty? 174 175 176 177 Dell Software and Peripherals Canada OnlyThird-Party Software and Peripherals Products Return Policy GuaranteeDell-Branded Peripheral Products Exclusions Limitation and Statutory Rights 179 Intel’s Three Year Limited Warranty 180 181 What are Errata? Appendix Index Microsoft Windows Specifications, system Spyware Track stick, 62 description, 23 system view