Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and
icon, the
battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter
If Dell QuickSet is installed, press <Fn><F3> to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter
displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your computer.
icon in the taskbar, and click Help.
For more information about QuickSet, right-click the
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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
Before you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the
charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the total battery charge.
For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on. If no lights
appear, the battery has no charge.
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battery charge gauge
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