Using a Battery, Battery Performance | Dell PP10L specs

Using a Battery

Battery Performance

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Use a battery to run the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.

NOTE: Battery operating time (the time a battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer.

Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can install an optional second battery in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. For more information about the second battery, see page 41.

Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:

•Using DVD, DVD-R, and CD-RW drives

•Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices

•Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensiveprograms such as 3D games

•Running the computer in maximum performance mode

NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD.

You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low.

CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer.

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 lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal."

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W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Dell Inspiron 510m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Contents Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery If you have problems with a hard drive Connecting a Television to the ComputerEnabling the Display Settings for a Television Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Connecting to a Wireless Local Area NetworkUsing Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 101 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology107 108 Contents Tips on using Microsoft Windows What Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty informationHow to play CDs and DVDs How to use standby mode and hibernate mode Computer when you Use the Service Tag toHow to use Windows XP Click the topic that describes your problem Updates Order status, warranty, and repair informationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here At premier.support.dell.com. The website may not be W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Tour of Your Computer Front ViewTour of Your Computer Light is flashing Tour of Your Computer Ieee 1394 connector Infrared sensor Left ViewPC Card slot Tour of Your Computer Security cable slot Module bay Right View Back View AC adapter connector Tour of Your Computer Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see Connects a parallel device, such as a printer Tour of Your Computer Bottom View Memory module cover Battery-bay latch releaseHard drive Mini PCI card cover Fan Docking device slot Tour of Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Internet Connection Setting Up Your Computer Next window, click the appropriate option Modem and Internet Connection Problems Verify That the Modem is Communicating with W Indows Setting Up a Printer Mail ProblemsConnecting a Parallel Printer Printer Cable Connecting a USB Printer Parallel connector on computerScrews Clips Notches Parallel printer cable Printer Problems USB connector on computerUSB printer cable Power Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsLine Conditioners Uninterruptible Power Supplies Turning Off Your ComputerComputer turns off after the shutdown process finishes Using a Battery Battery PerformanceUsing a Battery Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Checking the Battery Charge Microsoft Windows Power Meter Charging the BatteryLow-Battery Warning Charge Gauge Installing a Battery Removing a Battery Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery Power Problems Storing a Battery Using a Battery Using a Battery Using the Module Bay Using the Module BayAbout the Module Bay Using the Module Bay Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadNumeric Keypad Keyboard Shortcuts Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Speaker Functions Touch pad Touch pad buttons Touch Pad Customizing the Touch Pad Touch Pad or Mouse Problems Unexpected Characters External Keyboard Problems Using CDs and DVDs Using CDs, DVDs, and other MultimediaDrive Problems Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Back of floppy disk Write-protected Not write-protected If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, or DVD drive tray If you have problems with a hard drive If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding soundIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a problem with integrated speakersIf you have a problem with external speakers Copying CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVD Helpful Tips Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs Video Connection Connecting a Television to the Computer Video cable Audio cable Composite Video Connection Composite video cable Audio cable Composite video connector Enabling the Display Settings for a Television Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Connecting to a Network Adapter Setting Up a Home and Office Network Network Setup Wizard Network ProblemsConnecting to a Wireless Local Area Network Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft Windows XP Determining Your Network TypeInfrastructure network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Setting Up a Home and Office Network Error Messages Solving ProblemsSolving Problems Click Add or Remove Programs Video and Display Problems If the display is blankIf the display is difficult to read Click Appearance and Themes If only part of the display is readable Click Apply and click OK Scanner Problems Floppy Disk and Hard Drive Problems Under Error-checking, click Check Now PC Card Problems Resolving Other Technical Problems General Program Problems If Your Dell Computer Gets Wet What Is a Driver? If You Drop or Damage Your ComputerDrivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackIdentifying Drivers Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore Select a restore point and click Next Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Dell Diagnostics Option Function Tab Function Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing Parts Adding Memory Securing clips Per connector Memory module Adding a Mini PCI Card Adding and Replacing Parts Antenna cables Antenna connectors on card Tuck in the antenna cablesReplace the cover and screws Hard drive screws Replacing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Turn the computer top-side up and open it Keyboard Center control cover Keyboard tabs Palm rest Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyPage Adding and Replacing Parts Specifications Appendix101 102 103 Horizontal 104Vertical Panel with backlight typical 105 Battery With CD drive and standard Computer Dimensions and WeightBattery Computer Environmental 106 Viewing the System Setup Screens Using the System Setup ProgramSystem Setup Screens 107 Changing the Boot Sequence Commonly Used Options108 Enabling the Infrared Sensor Performing a One-Time BootChanging Printer Modes Changing COM Ports FCC Notices U.S. Only 111 NOM Information Mexico Only Contacting Dell 113 Toll-free300-655-533 114 115 604 633866 440 116 592 818980-9-15-3978 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 Toll-free 1800 0060 127Toll-free 1800 0600 Toll-free 1800 006 128 01344 37301344 860 129 Toll-free 1-877-Dellnet8001-3605 Appendix Index 131Index 132 133 134