Dell Latitude D500 - Manual (Page 54)

The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and
health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see " Using the Module Bay ."
Dell QuickSet Battery Meter
Press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter.
The Battery Meter screen displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the primary and second batteries in
your computer.
The following icons appear in the Battery Meter screen:
The computer is running on battery power.
The battery is discharging or idle.
The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.
The battery is charging.
The computer is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power.
The battery is discharging, idle, or charging.
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. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see " Power Management ."
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears.
Charge Gauge
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.