Dell C600 - Latitude Intel P-4 1.4GHz, Руководство пользователя

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About the Batteries
A lithium ion battery in the battery bay is standard with the computer, and provides power when an electrical
outlet is not available. To double battery life, install a second battery in the modular bay.
CAUTION: Do not puncture, disassemble, or incinerate the computer's battery.
The battery may present a fire or chemical burn hazard if mistreated. Do not
expose the battery to temperatures above 60° Celsius (C) (140° Fahrenheit [F]).
Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with
extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and
cause personal injury.
Lithium ion batteries are longer lived than conventional batteries and do not require replacement as often.
There is no battery memory effect with a lithium ion battery—you can charge the battery whenever you like
without fear of reducing its charge capacity, and you do not need to drain a lithium ion battery completely
before recharging it.
Lithium ion batteries should not be disposed of with common household waste products. For battery disposal
information, contact local authorities for the location of a chemical waste collection program nearest you.
Keep the following information in mind when you are running your computer from the battery:
With a single fully charged, 8-cell lithium-ion battery, you can expect about 3 hours of battery life; with
two fully charged lithium-ion batteries, 6 hours of battery life. Actual performance varies, depending on
which power management features are enabled and which application programs are being used.
When two batteries are installed, the computer draws power from the battery with the higher capacity
until both batteries are at the same charge level. Then it draws power from both. The AC adapter first
charges the battery in the battery bay.
The
integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery’s charge before you insert it into the computer.