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Battery Usage

Use the battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. The battery comes standard in the battery bay.

A fully charged 6-cell, 34-WH battery provides approximately 2 hours of battery operating time; a fully charged 4-cell, 23-WH battery provides approximately 1 hour of battery

operating time.

l A integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery's charge before you insert it into the computer.

l The battery's self-test capability alerts you to battery conditions, such as low charge.

NOTICE:ThebatteryisdesignedtoworkwithDell™Inspiron™2000computersonly.Donotusethebatterywithothercomputers,anddonotusebatteries

from other computers in your Dell computer.

The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Charge the battery to full capacity before you use the computer for the first time. A number of factors affect battery

operating time:

l Power conservation features

l PC Cards

l Application programs

l Capacity of optional memory modules (the higher the capacity, the more power used)

l Use of a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive, which uses more power than a hard-disk drive or a diskette drive

NOTICE: To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to an electrical outlet.

Installing a Battery

For instructions on installing a battery, refer to "Installing a Battery," in Chapter 2 in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.

Checking the Battery Charge

If you are using the Microsoft

Windows

98 operating system, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Power

Management icon to open the Power Management Properties window. For more information, check the documentation that came with your operating system.

You can also use the power meter, the charge gauge, the low-battery warning, and the battery status indicator for information about the status of the battery's charge.

Power Meter

The Windows 98 power meter displays a battery icon that indicates the amount of battery charge remaining. If an AC adapter is connected to the computer, the power meter

displays a plug icon. The power meter icons are visible in the taskbar at the bottom of the desktop.

To access the power meter, place the cursor over the battery or plug icon.

Alternatively, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Power Management icon to open the Power Management

Properties window.

For more information about the power meter, see your Windows 98 documentation.

Running the System With a Battery

Battery Usage

Installing a Battery

Checking the Battery Charge

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Charging the Battery

Conserving Battery Power

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NOTE: Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the

computer and battery are used.

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