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CAUTION:
Do not dispose of batteries with household waste. When your battery
no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency
for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the
Product Information Guide).
CAUTION:
Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn.
Do not puncture, incinerate, or disassemble the battery, and do not 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 injury or equipment damage.
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows XP Power Meter
icon, the Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter window
window and
and
icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery
warning provide information on the battery charge.
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet
Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level,
and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the
taskbar, and click Help.
Microsoft Windows Vista Power Meter
The Windows Vista Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
To check the Power Meter, move your cursor over the Power
Notification area to display the Power icon flyout.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the Power icon flyout
displays the (plugged in charging) message.
Microsoft Windows Power Meter
The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check
the Power Meter, double-click the
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a
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icon on the taskbar.
icon in the
icon appears.