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ACAdapterandBattery:Dell™Latitude™C800User'sGuide
About the AC Adapter
l You can connect the AC adapter with your computer either turned on or off.
l The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors vary among countries. Before you use AC power in a
foreign country, you may need to obtain a new power cable designed for use in that country.
l If the computer is connected to a Dell docking device, you can run the computer on AC power by connecting the AC adapter to the docking
device.
NOTICE:ToavoidoverheatingtheACadapterwhenpoweringthecomputerorchargingthebattery,usetheACadapterina
ventilated area, such as on a desktop or on the floor. Do not use the AC adapter in a poorly ventilated environment, such as inside a
carrying case.
Connecting the AC Adapter
About the Batteries
l A partially charged lithium-ionbatterycomesstandardinthebatterybay,andprovidespowerwhenanelectricaloutletisnotavailable.Dell
recommends that you charge your battery to full capacity before using it to power the computer. For information on conserving battery power,
see "Conserving Power."
l Toincreasebatterylife,installasecondbatteryinthemodularbay.
l With a single fully charged, 8-cell lithium-ion battery, you can expect about 2–4 hours of battery life; with two fully charged lithium-ion batteries,
4–8hoursofbatterylife.Actualperformancedependsonthepowermanagementfeaturesandapplicationprogramsyouuse.
l When two batteries are installed, the computer draws power from the battery with the higher capacity until both batteries are at the same
chargelevel.Thenitdrawspowerfromboth.TheACadapterfirstchargesthebatteryinthebatterybay.
l The integrated charge gauge lets you check a battery’s charge before you insert it into the computer.
CAUTION: Do not puncture, disassemble, or incinerate the computer's battery. The battery may present a fire or chemical burn
hazardifmistreated.Donotexposethebatterytotemperaturesabove60°Celsius(C)(140°Fahrenheit[F]).Keepthebattery
away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. If the battery is damaged, electrolyte may leak
from the cells and cause personal injury.
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