Dell Latitude C800 - Manual (Page 3)

l The battery ’s self-test capability alerts you to battery conditions such as low charge.
l The battery has a life span of around 400 discharge/charge cycles, provided it is charged at normal room temperature.
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When you activate standby mode, the computer can run on a fully- charged battery for approximately one week.
l If you are going to store the computer, disconnect all devices and turn off the computer. Remove the battery when you store your computer for
an extended period of time. A battery will drain when not in use during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery
fully before you attempt to run your computer from the battery.
l Do not dispose lithium ion batteries with common household waste products. See " Battery Disposal " for more information.
l Lithium-ion batteries are longer lived than conventional batteries and do not require replacement as often. You can charge the lithium ion
battery whenever you like without fear of reducing its charge capacity. You do not need to drain a lithium ion battery completely before
recharging it.
Replacing a Battery in the Battery Bay
NOTICE: To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to an
electrical outlet or a second battery is installed.
NOTICE: Only use lithium ion batteries in your computer. The computer does not support nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries.
Before installing a new battery, check the battery's charge by pressing the battery test button . The battery gauge will not light if the battery is
completely drained.
To replace a battery in the battery bay:
1. Save your work and close all open files and application programs.
2. If the computer is docked, undock it.
3. If the modular bay contains a battery, go to step 5.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby or hibernate mode, you have up to 2 minutes to complete
the battery replacement. After 2 minutes, the computer shuts down and you will lose any unsaved data.
4. If the only battery in the computer is in the battery bay and that is the battery you want to replace, either connect the computer to an electrical
outlet or preserve your data in one of these ways:
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Use standby mode .
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Use hibernate mode .
5. Close the computer display, turn the computer over, and remove the battery.
6. Slide the new battery firmly into the battery bay. You should hear a click when the battery is fully seated.
7. Depending on the power management mode the computer is in, press the power button or open the display to resume normal operation.
CAUTION: Using the wrong battery type may present a risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type purchased from Dell. You can use your computer's battery in any Latitude C-Family computer except for the
Latitude CS or CSx computers. Do not attempt to use the battery in CS or CSx computers, and do not use a battery from those
computers in your computer.