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32 About Your Computer
BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE — Release the battery.
BATTERY CHARGE GAUGE/HEALTH GAUGE — Provides information on the battery
charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40).
BATTERY — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without
connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 39).
DOCKING-DEVICE CONNECTOR — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device.
See the Dell documentation that came with your docking device for more
information.
NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that allows you to
undock your computer without going into standby mode. Because the computer
may not automatically go into standby mode when it is undocked, be sure the
settings in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer from going
into standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the
computer from going into standby mode, you greatly increase the chances of
causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to overheat.
AIR VENTS — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the fan air
vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is
normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air
vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed
briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or
cause a fire.
HARD DRIVE — Stores software and data.