32 About Your ComputerB A T T E R Y -B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E — Release the battery.B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E /H E A L T H G A U G E — Provides information on the batterycharge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40).B A T T E R Y — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer withoutconnecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 39).D O C K I N G -D E V I C E C O N N E C T O R — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device.See the Dell documentation that came with your docking device for moreinformation.NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that allows you toundock your computer without going into standby mode. Because the computermay not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure thesettings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer from goinginto standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit thecomputer from going into standby mode, you greatly increase the chances ofcausing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.A I R V E N T S — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan airvents, which prevents the computer from overheating.NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise isnormal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the airvents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closedbriefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer orcause a fire.H A R D D R I V E — Stores software and data.
