Dell Inspiron 2000 - Manual (Page 6)

Battery Usage
Use the battery to power the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. The battery comes standard in the battery bay.
A fully charged 6-cell, 34- WH battery provides approximately 2 hours of battery operating time; a fully charged 4-cell, 23-WH battery provides approximately 1 hour of battery
operating time.
l A integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery's charge before you insert it into the computer.
l The battery's self-test capability alerts you to battery conditions, such as low charge.
NOTICE: The battery is designed to work with Dell™ Inspiron™ 2000 computers only. Do not use the battery with other computers, and do not use batteries
from other computers in your Dell computer.
The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Charge the battery to full capacity before you use the computer for the first time. A number of factors affect battery
operating time:
l Power conservation features
l PC Cards
l Application programs
l Capacity of optional memory modules (the higher the capacity, the more power used)
l Use of a CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive , which uses more power than a hard-disk drive or a diskette drive
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.
Installing a Battery
For instructions on installing a battery, refer to "Installing a Battery," in Chapter 2 in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
Checking the Battery Charge
If you are using the Microsoft ® Windows ® 98 operating system, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Power
Management icon to open the Power Management Properties window. For more information, check the documentation that came with your operating system.
You can also use the power meter , the charge gauge , the low-battery warning , and the battery status indicator for information about the status of the battery's charge.
Power Meter
The Windows 98 power meter displays a battery icon that indicates the amount of battery charge remaining. If an AC adapter is connected to the computer, the power meter
displays a plug icon. The power meter icons are visible in the taskbar at the bottom of the desktop.
To access the power meter, place the cursor over the battery or plug icon.
Alternatively, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Power Management icon to open the Power Management
Properties window.
For more information about the power meter, see your Windows 98 documentation.
Running the System With a Battery
Battery Usage Installing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery Conserving Battery Power
NOTE: Battery performance features such as charge time, operating time, and life span can vary according to the conditions under which the
computer and battery are used.