Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m Battery Charger User's Guide Using the Battery Charger Regulatory Notices Limited Warranty and Return Policy 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.
Back to Contents Page Using the Battery Charger Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m Battery Charger User's Guide Safety Instructions Attaching the Battery to the Battery Charger When Using Your Battery Charger Charging the Battery About Your Battery Charger Removing the Battery From the Battery Charger Checking the Battery Charge Storing a Battery Removing the Battery From the Computer Specifications CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own per
Before you clean your battery charger, remove power. Clean your battery charger with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Power Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this battery charger. Use of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion.
NOTICE: When taking the battery charger from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the battery charger to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. l When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. As you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any connector pins.
1 battery charger latch release (2) Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge before you remove the battery from the computer and attach it to the battery charger. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low. The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and charge. icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage that is set in the Power Options Properties window. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in your online documentation.
1 battery latch 2 battery charger 3 battery charger slots (2) 4 battery Charging the Battery 1. 2. Remove the battery from the computer and attach the battery to the battery charger (see Removing the Battery From the Computer and Attaching the Battery to the Battery Charger). Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the battery charger and to the electrical outlet.
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. Specifications Battery Charger Dimensions: Depth 35 mm (1.4 inches) Height 15 mm (0.6 inch) Width 212 mm (8.3 inches) Weight (typical) 0.07 kg (0.15 lbs) Voltage: Input 20 VDC Output 9.0 VDC (nominal) Charge current (maximum) 3.
Back to Contents Page Regulatory Notices Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m Battery Charger User's Guide FCC Notices (U.S.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: l This device may not cause harmful interference. l This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards: l EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement." l EN 55024 — "Information Technology Equipment - Immunity Characteristics - Limits and Methods of Measurement." l EN 61000-3-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 2: Limits for Harmonic Current Emissions (Equipment Input Current Up to and Including 16 A Per Phase).
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Class A ITE This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions. VCCI Class A ITE Regulatory Mark Class B ITE This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment.
Class A Device Please note that this device has been approved for business purposes with regard to electromagnetic interference. If you find that this device is not suitable for your use, you may exchange it for a nonbusiness-purpose device.
The phasing conductor of the room's electrical installation should have a reserve short-circuit protection device in the form of a fuse with a nominal value no larger than 16 amperes (A). To completely switch off the equipment, the power supply cable must be removed from the power supply socket, which should be located near the equipment and easily accessible.
NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM): Exporter: Dell Computer Corporation One Dell Way Round Rock, TX 78682 Importer: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 2620 - 11° Piso Col. Lomas Altas 11950 México, D.F. Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I. Avenida Soles No. 55 Col.
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Back to Contents Page Limited Warranty and Return Policy Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m Battery Charger User's Guide Dell Computer Corporation ("Dell") manufactures its hardware products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. For information about the Dell limited warranty for your computer, see the System Information Guide.