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Battery Usage The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Dell recommends that you charge your battery to full capacity before using it to power the computer. If you are powering the computer from a battery, try to conserve battery power. A number of factors affect battery operating time: Power conservation features that you use Type of display and microprocessor your computer has Use of the CD-ROM drive Number and type of PC Cards and other external devices you use Kinds of application programs you run Capacity of the memory modules you install (the higher the capacity, the more power used) Use of the infrared port When you activate suspend or standby mode, the computer can run on battery power for about 9 days (if the battery was fully charged before activating suspend or standby mode). If two fully charged batteries are installed when you activate suspend or standby mode, the computer can run on battery power for about 18 days. If you are going to store the computer, disconnect all peripheral devices and turn off the computer. Leave a fully charged battery in the computer. The battery should still power the computer for about 138 days. Installing a Battery CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is turned on unless the computer is connected to AC power or a second battery is installed. To install a battery in the battery bay, perform the following steps. NOTES: You can also install a battery in the modular bay. If necessary, print these instructions for reference before proceeding. Figure 1. Installing a Battery

Section	Page
Local Disk	1
Introduction: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	2
Setup and Operation: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	7
Powering Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	8
Traveling With Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	9
Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	13
Customizing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	14
Removing and Replacing Parts: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	15
Troubleshooting Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	19
Technical Specifications: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	20
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	28
Modular Bay: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	38
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	41
AC Adapter: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	55
Batteries: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	57
CD-ROM Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	64
Display: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	66
Diskette Drive: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	69
Keyboard: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	70
PC Cards: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	74
Touch Pad: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	77
Securing Your Computer: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	78
Connecting External Devices: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	83
I/O Connectors: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	89
Power Management Settings: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	94
Installing the Microsoft Windows 95 and Windows 98 Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	98
Installing the Microsoft Windows NT Operating System Drivers: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	104
Save-to-Disk Utility: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	108
Running the Dell Diagnostics: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	110
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	137
Error Messages and Flash Codes: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	143
Getting Help: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	152
Using the System Setup Program: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	162
Diagnostic Video Tests: Dell Latitude CPi A-Series System User's Guide	176

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Battery Usage

The battery is partially charged when you receive it. Dell recommends that you charge your battery

to full capacity before using it to power the computer.

If you are powering the computer from a battery, try to conserve battery power. A number of factors

affect battery operating time:

Power conservation features that you use

Type of display and microprocessor your computer has

Use of the CD-ROM drive

Number and type of PC Cards and other external devices you use

Kinds of application programs you run

Capacity of the memory modules you install (the higher the capacity, the more power used)

Use of the infrared port

When you activate suspend or standby mode, the computer can run on battery power for about 9

days (if the battery was fully charged before activating suspend or standby mode). If two fully

charged batteries are installed when you activate suspend or standby mode, the computer can run on

battery power for about 18 days.

If you are going to store the computer, disconnect all peripheral devices and turn off the computer.

Leave a fully charged battery in the computer. The battery should still power the computer for about

138 days.

Installing a Battery

CAUTION: To avoid data loss, do not replace a battery while the computer is turned on unless

the computer is connected to AC power or a second battery is installed.

To install a battery in the battery bay, perform the following steps.

NOTES: You can also install a battery in the modular bay

If necessary, print these instructions for reference before proceeding.

Figure 1. Installing a Battery