50 U sin g B at teri es a nd M o d ule Ba y D e vic esw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m 4 Connect the reserve battery cable to the connector in the reserve batterycompartment.5 Place the reserve battery in the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover.Storing a BatteryRemove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. Abattery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge thebattery fully before you use it.Power ProblemsC H E CK T H E P O W E R L I G H T — When the power light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Ifthe power light is blinking, the computer is in standby mode—press the power button to exit standbymode. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer.C H A RG E T H E BA T T E R Y — The battery charge may be depleted.1 Reinstall the battery.2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.3 Turn on the computer.C H E CK T H E BA T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T — If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steadyorange, the battery charge is low or depleted. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.3Y647bk0.book Page 50 Wednesday, April 2, 2003 3:24 PM
