Dell Precision M60 Contens: Dell Precision M60 Series Mobile Workstation User' - Page 22

Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell Precision™ M60 Series Mobile Workstation User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial 1-year period of the limited warranty for your computer. For more information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the System Information Guide. Use a battery to start the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. With average use, you can expect from 3 to 4 hours for a single fully charged battery. You can install an optional second battery in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. For more information about the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay." NOTE: The module bay in your computer supports a second battery. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: NOTE: It is recommended that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD. l Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives l Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices l Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as 3D games l Running the computer in maximum performance mode You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. NOTE: You can conserve battery life by setting the Maximum Power Savings option for your graphics card. For more information, see the documentation that came with your graphics card. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. Do not use a battery from other computers with your computer. 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 your System Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or 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, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and warning provide information on the battery charge. icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see "Using the Module Bay." Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter screen displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the primary and second batteries in your computer. NOTE: You can use your docking device to charge a computer battery. However, a battery in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer.