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Dell™ Latitude™ C400
High-Capacity Battery Pack
Batterie à haute capacité
Bateria de Alta Capacidade
Paquete de baterías de alta capacidad
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2H934bk0.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a complete list of abbreviations and acronyms, see the User’s Guide (cli
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2H934bk0.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Safety and EMC Instructions: Dell™ Latitude™ C400 High-Capacity Battery Pack The following information defines the meaning of additional symbols used only in the Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Instructions. Risk of explosion Aircraft Risk of fire Use of this feature may be prohibited on aircraft Risk of electric shock Safety Instructions General Do not attempt to service the high-capacity battery pack. If you u
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2H934bk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use it to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that will reduce cooling; also, do not use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. Do not allow your portable computer to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise dur
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2H934bk0.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter cable into a properly grounded power source. The power cable may be equipped with a three-prong plug to provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the power cable plug. If you use a power extension cable, use the appropriate type, two-prong or three-prong, to mate with the AC adapter power cable. Be sure that nothing r
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2H934bk0.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Do not store or leave your computer or battery pack near a heat source such as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other heat-generating appliance, or otherwise expose it to temperatures in excess of 60°C (140°F). When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire. Do not dispose of a high-capacity battery pack in a fire or with normal household waste. Battery cells
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2H934bk0.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM If your high-capacity battery pack gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in “Solving Problems” in your online User’s Guide. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that the battery pack is not operating properly, contact Dell (see “Getting Help” in your User’s Guide for the appropriate telephone number). Using the Dell Latitude C400 High-Capacity Battery Pack The Dell Latitude C400 high-capacity batte
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2H934bk0.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Keep the battery away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Attaching the High-Capacity Battery Pack NOTICE: If you choose to swap batteries with
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2H934bk0.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM 3 Open the latch on the front of the high-capacity battery pack. 4 Set the computer down over the battery pack an inch or two back from the front edge of the battery pack, and slide the computer to the front of the battery pack until it stops. Make sure that the hooks at the front corners of the battery pack fit into the slots on the front corners of the computer. 5 Close the latch at the front of the battery pack. Removing the Hig
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2H934bk0.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM 3 Install an internal battery designed for your computer. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge. Windows® Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power meter: Double-click the icon in the taskbar, or: 1 Open the Control Panel. 2 Double-click the
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2H934bk0.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM For more information on the Power Meter tab, see “Power Management” in your online User’s Guide. Battery Pack Charge Gauge Before you install the high-capacity battery pack, 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 o
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2H934bk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Charging the Battery The high-capacity battery pack can be charged while detached from the computer, using either the 70-W AC adapter that ships with the battery pack or the 50-W AC adapter that ships with the computer. 1 Plug the AC adapter’s permanently attached cable into the AC adapter connector on the battery pack. 2 Plug the AC adapter power cable into the other end of the AC adapter. 3 Plug the other end of the AC adapter p
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2H934bk0.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM For information on resolving battery problems, see “Solving Problems” in your online User’s Guide. Storing a Battery Remove any installed battery pack when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you run the computer on battery power. Battery Specifications Battery Type 16-cell lithium-polymer Dimensions: D
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2H934bk0.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Battery (continued) Operating 0° to 50°C (32° to 122°F) discharging 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) charging Storage -20° to 20°C (-4° to 68°F) up to 1 year; -20° to 45°C (-4° to 113°F) up to 3 months; -20° to 60°C (-4° to 140°F) up to 1 month (with 90 % recovery of discharge capacity) Regulatory Notices In addition to the standards listed below, the Latitude C400 high-capacity battery pack meets all standards set forth in your online Use
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2H934bk0.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A “Declaration of Conformity” in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. Warranty and Return Policy Dell Computer Corporation (“Dell”) manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accorda
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2H934bk0.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 10, 2001 11:08 AM Remarques, avis et précautions REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui vous aident à mieux utiliser votre ordinateur. AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d'un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données et vous indique comment éviter le problème. PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION vous avertit d'un risque de dommage matériel ou personnel, pouvant être mortel. Abréviations et acronymes Pour obtenir une liste compl
