Dell Latitude ATG D630 Quick Reference Manual

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14 Quick Reference GuideNOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on howoften the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you may need to purchase a new battery duringthe life of your computer.NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD.Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, thefollowing:• Using optical drives.• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USBdevices.• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such ascomplex 3D graphics applications.• Running the computer in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power ManagementSettings" in your User’s Guide for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties orDell QuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.You can check the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 14) before you insert thebattery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the batterycharge is low.CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery onlywith a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is designed to work with your Dell computer. Do notuse 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, callyour local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "BatteryDisposal" in theProduct Information Guide.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 injuryor equipment damage.Checking the Battery ChargeThe Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, thebattery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the batterycharge.Dell™ QuickSet Battery MeterIf Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The BatteryMeter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in yourcomputer.For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help.