Dell LATITUDE C510 - Manual (Page 42)

Using a Battery
Battery Performance
Checking the Battery Charge
Charging the Battery
Removing a Battery
Installing a Battery
Storing a Battery
Battery Performance
Use a battery to provide power to the computer when it is not connected to an electrical outlet. One battery
is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay.
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Operating time is significantly reduced
when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following:
Using optical drives, especially DVD and CD-RW drives
Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices
Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs, such as
3D games
Running the computer in maximum performance mode
You can install an optional second battery in the module bay. With two fully charged batteries, you can
double operating time.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD.
You can check the battery charge before you insert the battery into the computer. You can also set power
management options to alert you when the battery charge is low .
CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace
the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is
designed to work with your Dell™ computer. You can also use the battery in any Latitude™
C-Family computer except the Latitude CS or CSx computers. Do not use a battery from CS
or CSx computers with your computer.
CAUTION: Do not dispose of the batteries with household waste. When your battery no
longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on
disposing of a lithium-ion battery.