Using a Battery: Dell Latitude ATG D620 User's Guide
computer.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the
icon in the taskbar, and click
Help
.
Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter
The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-
click the
icon on the taskbar.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a
icon appears.
Charge Gauge
By either pressing once or
pressing and holding
the status button on the charge gauge on the battery,
you can check:
●
Battery charge (check by pressing and
releasing
the status button)
●
Battery health (check by pressing and
holding
the status button)
1 battery
2 status button (for battery charge status)
3 charge gauge (for battery health)
The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of
charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity—or battery health. That is, a battery
can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health).
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