Checking the battery charge – Dell Precision M6300 (Late 2007) User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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

window and

icon, the Microsoft Windows Vista

Power Meter window

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

icon in the

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

icon on the taskbar.

If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a

icon appears.

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