Dell Inspiron 5100 Owner's Manual

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42 Using a Batter yw w w . d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o mBattery PerformanceNOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period ofthe limited warranty for your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for yourcomputer, see page 145.Use a battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. Onebattery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.Operating time may be significantly reduced when you perform operations including, butnot limited to, the following:NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writingto a CD.• Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives.• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices.• Using high-brightness display settings.• Using 3D screen savers or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games andengineering programs.• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Power Management" inthe Tell Me How help file for more information. To access the help file, see page 80.You can set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. You canalso set power modes to optimize power consumption and battery charge time. Seepage 124 for additional information.CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire orexplosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased fromDell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Donot use a battery from other computers with your computer.CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your batteryno longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agencyfor advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Battery Disposal" onpage 17.CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn.Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperaturesabove 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged orleaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and causepersonal injury or equipment damage.