Dell XPS M2010 Owner's Manual

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Using a Battery 59Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions.NOTE: 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, DVD, or BD.Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating time is significantly reducedwhen you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:• Using optical drives• Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices• 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" on page 63 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or DellQuickSet, which you can use to configure power management settings.You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. See "Checking the BatteryCharge" on page 59 and "Inserting the Battery" on page 55. You can also set power management options toalert you when the battery charge is low. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 63.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 the Product 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. The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter also provides information on the keyboard battery charge status.Dell QuickSet Battery MeterIf Dell QuickSet is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. TheBattery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the batteryin your computer.For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help.