Dell Dimension 5100, Owner'S Manual

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Using a Batter y 45
Installing a Battery
Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period
of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage
period, recharge the battery fully before you use it.
Battery and Power Problems
NOTE:
See the
Tell Me
How
help file for
information on standby
mode. To access the help
file, see page 80.
C
HE C K T H E P O W E R L IG H T
—
When the power light is lit or blinking, the
computer has power. If the power light is blinking, the computer is in standby
mode—press the power button to exit standby mode. If the light is off, press the
power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. If the
computer does not turn on, press and hold the power button for several seconds.
C
HA R G E T H E B A T T E R Y
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The battery charge may be depleted.
1
Reinstall the battery.
2
Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet.
3
Turn on the computer.
battery latch
battery