Dell Inspiron 5100 - Manual (Page 46)

46 Using a Batter y
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R E S E A T THE ME M O R Y M O D UL ES — If the computer power light turns on but the display
remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 100).
If the battery is not charging
S H UT D O W N T H E C O M P UT E R — Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is on and
running at high processor speeds and system activity levels. Running the computer at high system
activity levels for extended periods of time may prevent the battery from charging.
If battery life is short
S E E "B A T T E R Y P ER FO R M AN C E " O N P A GE 42 — Operating time may be significantly reduced
under certain conditions.
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P T IM I Z E P R O C ES S O R P E R FO R MA N CE A ND P O W E R C O NS U M PT IO N — See page 124.