User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Dell™ Latitude™ D400
- Finding Information
- About Your Computer
- Using Microsoft® Windows® XP
- Dell™ QuickSet Features
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Using the Display
- Using the Dell™ D/Bay
- Using a Battery
- Power Management
- Using PC Cards
- Using Smart Cards
- Traveling With Your Computer
- Passwords
- Solving Problems
- Power Problems
- Error Messages
- Video and Display Problems
- Sound and Speaker Problems
- Printer Problems
- Modem and Internet Connection Problems
- Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
- External Keyboard Problems
- Unexpected Characters
- Drive Problems
- PC Card Problems
- Smart Card Problems
- Network Problems
- General Program Problems
- If Your Dell™ Computer Gets Wet
- If You Drop or Damage Your Computer
- Resolving Other Technical Problems
- Using the Dell Diagnostics
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Reinstalling Software
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Using the System Setup Program
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
- Getting Help
- Specifications
- Appendix
- Glossary
66 Using a Battery
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DELL CONFI DENTI AL – PRELI MI NARY 1/29/03 – FOR PROOF ONLY
Battery Performance
NOTE: Batteries for
portable computers are
covered only during the
initial one-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 power 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. 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.
• Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives
• Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices
• Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other
power-intensive programs such as 3D games
• 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.
CAUTI ON: 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 batteries from
other computers with your computer.
CAUTI ON: 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 the battery disposal instructions in your
System I nformation Guide
.
CAUTI ON: 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.