Users Guide

Battery information
NOTE: If a non-Dell battery is attached to your system, the battery graphic is displayed as orange color.
Dell Power Manager provides detailed information about your system’s batteries, including:
● Whether your system is plugged in or using battery power
● Percentage of your system’s total battery power remaining
● Peak shift and battery extender status, if applicable
● Battery health
● Battery charge status
● Battery settings
● Battery type (Standard, Extended Warranty, or Enhanced)
● Connection (Primary, Battery Slice, or Modular Bay)
● Manufacturer
● Dell battery (Yes or No)
● Serial number
● PPID (Piece Part ID)
NOTE: PPID may not always display.
The software supports a maximum of six batteries. To see the details of a particular battery, click the battery number (for
example, Battery #1, Battery #2), and scroll down to see any additional batteries your system may contain.
Topics:
• Battery health
• Battery settings
• Battery charge status
Battery health
Battery health indicates the amount of charge that is available to a system. In general, a battery’s health decreases over time at
a rate that depends on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used.
Battery health is indicated using the heart icon followed by a set of four circular icons. The number of circular icons that are
filled indicates the battery health.
Table 1. Battery health indicator codes
Code Description
Excellent — Battery is operating at maximum capacity.
Good — Battery can charge normally; however, you may
notice reduced operating time because long-term battery life
is decreasing.
Fair — Battery can charge normally; however, it is near the
end of its usable life. It is recommended that you purchase a
new battery soon.
Poor — Battery no longer provides sufficient power. It is
recommended that you replace this battery.
Battery no longer operates, or battery status cannot be
determined. It is recommended that you replace the battery.
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