32 Using a BatteryChecking the Battery ChargeThe Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, and thelow-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.Dell™ QuickSet Battery MeterIf Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery inyour computer.The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window:For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.Microsoft® Windows® Power MeterThe Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar.If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.Low-Battery WarningNOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Thenconnect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode beginsautomatically.A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.Conserving Battery PowerPerform the following actions to conserve battery power:• Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determinedby the number of times the battery is used and recharged.• Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended forlong periods of time.The computer is running on battery power.The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is charging.The computer is connected to AC power and the battery is fully charged.book.book Page 32 Thursday, September 22, 2005 8:08 AM
