Dell C400 Laptop User Manual


 
Dell™ Latitude™ C400 High-Capacity Battery Pack 7
If your high-capacity battery pack gets wet or is damaged, follow the
procedures described in “Solving Problems” in your online User’s
Guide. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that the
battery pack is not operating properly, contact Dell (see “Getting
Help” in your User’s Guide for the appropriate telephone number).
Using the Dell Latitude C400
High-Capacity Battery Pack
The Dell Latitude C400 high-capacity battery pack attaches to the
underside of the computer, replacing the internal battery and forming a new
base for the computer. The high-capacity battery pack supplies
approximately 7 hours of continuous running time (depending on usage)
and can be recharged separately from the computer, using its own AC
adapter.
Battery Performance
Battery performance varies depending on battery size, operating system, and
system activity. Operating time can be reduced when you run power-
intensive programs and when you use CD, DVD, or similar drives; PC Cards
or Mini PCI cards; and high display-brightness settings.
NOTE: Dell recommends
that you connect your
computer to an electrical
outlet when writing to a
CD.
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.
CAUTION: The high-capacity lithium-polymer battery pack is
designed to work with your Dell Latitude C400 computer.Using an
incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
Replace this battery only with a compatible battery purchased
from Dell.
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.
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