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Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m
Battery Charger Setup Guide
Instalační příručka k nabíječce baterií
Installationsvejledning til batterioplader
Installatiegids voor de batterijoplader
Akkulaturin asennusopas
Guide de configuration du chargeur de batterie
Akkuladegerät Installationshandbuch
Οδηγός εγκατάστασης φορτιστή µπαταρίας
Akkumulátortöltõ - telepítési útmutató
Guida di configurazione del caricabatteria
Installasjonsveiledning for batterilader
Przewodnik po konfiguracji
ładowarki akumulatorów
Manual de configuração do
carregador de bateria
Руководство по установке
арядного устройства
Inštalačná príručka k
nabíjačke batérie
Priročnik za namestitev
akumulatorskega polnilnika
Guía de configuración del
cargador de baterías
Installationshandbok för batteriladdare
Model X0350
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Dell™ Latitude™ X300 and Inspiron™ 300m
Battery Charger Setup Guide
Model X0350
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For information on other documentation included with your computer, see “Finding
Information for Your Computer” on page 9.
CAUTION: Follow the safety instructions in the Owner’s Manual or the System
Information Guide for your computer to help protect your computer from damage
and to ensure your own personal safety.
Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your battery
charger.
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.
____________________
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Computer Corporation is strictly
forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and TrueMobile are trademarks
of Dell Computer Corporation.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and
names or their products. Dell Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names
other than its own.
Model X0350
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Contents
CAUTION: Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
When Using Your Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
About Your Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Side View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the Battery From the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Attaching the Battery to the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . 16
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Removing the Battery From the Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . 17
Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Limited Warranty and Return Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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CAUTION: Safety Instructions
Use the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to help protect
your computer and working environment from potential damage.
General
• These safety instructions relate to the interaction between the battery charger, battery,
and AC adapter. For a complete list of computer safety information, consult the System
Information Guide or the Owner’s Manual for your computer.
• Use this battery charger only with the Dell battery modules for which it is intended. Use
with other than the approved battery modules may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not attempt to service the battery charger yourself unless you are a trained service
technician. Always follow installation instructions closely.
• If you use a power strip with your AC adapter, ensure that the total ampere rating of the
products plugged in to the power strip does not exceed the ampere rating of the power
strip.
• Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use
it to run the computer or 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.
• The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation of your computer. Use care
when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation.
• Do not allow your battery charger to operate with the base resting directly on exposed skin
for extended periods of time. The surface temperature of the base will rise during normal
operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact with
exposed skin can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn.
• Do not use your battery charger in a wet environment, for example, near a bath tub, sink,
or swimming pool or in a wet basement
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• To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any
cables or perform maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical
storm. Do not use your battery charger during an electrical storm unless all cables have
been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power.
• Before you clean your battery charger, disconnect it from the electrical outlet. 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.
• Before you connect the battery charger to an electrical outlet, check the AC adapter
voltage rating to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the available
power source.
• To remove the battery charger from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the
battery, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet.
• To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded power sources. These power cables may be equipped with three-prong
plugs 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 rests on your AC adapter’s power cable and that the cable is not
located where it can be tripped over or stepped on.
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• If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when plugging the AC
adapter’s power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may allow you to insert the
plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in permanent damage
to your computer, as well as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Ensure that the ground
prong of the power plug is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.
Battery
• Use only Dell battery modules that are approved for use with your computer. Use of other
types may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
• Do not carry a battery module in your pocket, purse, or other container where metal
objects (such as car keys or paper clips) could short-circuit the battery terminals. The
resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may result in
damage to the battery module or cause fire or burns.
• The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Do not disassemble it.
Handle a damaged or leaking battery module with extreme care. If the battery is
damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury.
• Keep the battery away from children.
• Do not store or leave your computer or battery module 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 60ºC (140ºF). When heated to excessive
temperatures, battery cells could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire.
• Do not dispose of your computer’s battery in a fire or with normal household waste.
Battery cells may explode. Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer’s
instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for disposal instructions. Dispose
of a spent or damaged battery promptly.
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When Using Your Battery Charger
Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your battery charger:
• When setting up the battery charger for work, place it on a level surface.
• Protect your battery charger from environmental hazards such as dirt, dust, food, liquids,
temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight.
• When you move your battery charger between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the computer.
To avoid damaging the battery charger, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate
before using the battery charger.
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.
• 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. Also, before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are correctly
oriented and aligned
• If your battery charger gets wet or is damaged, follow the procedures described in “Solving
Problems” in the Dell Latitude X300 User’s Guide or the Dell Inspiron 300m Owner’s
Manual. If, after following these procedures, you confirm that your battery charger is not
operating properly, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” in the Dell Latitude X300 User’s
Guide or the Dell Inspiron 300m Owner’s Manual for the appropriate contact
information).
Battery Disposal
Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) coin-cell battery.
For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your computer, refer to the section
about replacing the battery in your Dell computer documentation. The NiMH battery is a
long-life battery, and it is very possible that you will never need to replace it. However, should
you need to replace it, the procedure must be performed by an authorized service technician.
Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your local waste disposal
agency for the address of the nearest battery deposit site.
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Finding Information for Your Computer
What are you looking for? Find It Here
• How to access tutorials and other
how to information
• How to get a copy of my invoice
• How to extend my warranty
• How to access Dell Support on my
Windows desktop (U.S. only)
• Additional documentation, tools,
troubleshooting information, and links
to online support resources
Dell Solution Center
On your Windows desktop
• How to set up a printer
• Additional information about setting
up my computer
• How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
• How to remove and install parts
• Technical specifications
• How to contact Dell
Dell™ Inspiron™ Owner’s Manual
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
• How to set up my computer
• Warranty information
• Safety instructions
Dell Latitude™ System Information Guide
NOTE: This document is available as a PDF at support.dell.com.
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• Tips on using Microsoft®Windows®
• How to play CDs and DVDs
• How to use standby mode and
hibernate mode
• How to change my display resolution
• How to clean my computer
Dell Inspiron Help File
1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2Click User and system guides and click User’s guides.
3Click Inspiron Help.
• How to remove and replace parts
• Technical specifications
• How to configure system settings
• How to troubleshoot and solve
problems
Dell Latitude User’s Guide
Windows XP Help and Support Center
1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2Click User’s and system guides and click User’s guides.
Microsoft Windows 2000
Double-click the User’s Guides icon on your desktop.
• Service Tag and Express Service Code
• Microsoft Windows License Label
Service Tag and Microsoft Windows License
These labels are located on your computer.
• Use the Service Tag to identify
your computer when you use
support.dell.com or contact
technical support.
• Enter the Express Service Code to
direct your call when contacting
technical support. The Express
Service Code is not available in all countries.
• Use the number on the Microsoft Windows License Label if you
reinstall your operating system.
What are you looking for? Find It Here (continued)
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• Latest drivers for my computer
• Answers to technical service and
support questions
• Online discussions with other users
and technical support
• Documentation for my computer
Dell Support Website — support.dell.com
The Dell Support website provides several online tools, including:
• Solutions — Troubleshooting hints and tips, articles from
technicians, and online courses
• Community — Online discussion with other Dell customers
• Upgrades — Upgrade information for components, such as memory,
the hard drive, and the operating system
• Customer Care — Contact information, order status, warranty, and
repair information
• Downloads — Drivers, patches, and software updates
• Reference — Computer documentation, product specifications, and
white papers
• Service call status and support history
• Top technical issues for my computer
• Frequently asked questions
• File downloads
• Details on my computer configuration
• Service contract for my computer
Dell Premier Support Website —
premiersupport.dell.com
The Dell Premier Support website is customized for corporate,
government, and education customers. This website may not be
available in all regions.
• How to use Windows XP
• Documentation for my computer
• Documentation for devices
(such as a modem)
Windows Help and Support Center
1Click the Start button and click Help and Support.
2Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the
arrow icon.
3Click the topic that describes your problem.
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
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About Your Battery Charger
Top View
Side View
Bottom View
battery charger light
AC adapter connector
battery-charger latch release (2)
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Checking the Battery Charge
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
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 icon, the battery charge gauge,
and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge.
Power Meter
The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the power
meter, double-click the icon in the taskbar, or:
1Click the Start button and click Control Panel. (In Windows 2000, click the Start
button, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.)
2Double-click the Power Options (or Power Management) icon to open the Power
Options Properties window.
3Click the Power Meter tab.
The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge
remaining.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the icon appears.
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Battery Charge Gauge
Before you attach the battery charger to the battery, 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 five lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no 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 Dell Latitude X300 User’s Guide or the Dell Inspiron
300m Owner’s Manual. (See “Finding Information for Your Computer” on page 9 for
further information about computer documentation.)
Removing the Battery From the Computer
CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the
telephone wall jack and read and follow the safety instructions on page 5.
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
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NOTICE: You cannot undock your computer while your computer is in standby mode or
hibernate mode. For more information about power management modes, see “Finding
Information for Your Computer” on page 9.
NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in standby mode, you have up
to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement. The computer will shut down shortly
thereafter.
1Ensure that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode, or
connected to an electrical outlet.
2If the computer is connected to a Dell™ media base (docked), undock it. See the
documentation that came with your media base for instructions.
3Slide out the battery-bay latch releases on the bottom of the computer and remove the
battery from the bay.
battery-bay latch
release (2)
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Attaching the Battery to the Battery Charger
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
1Align the bottom of the battery with the bottom of the battery charger.
2Slide the battery into the battery charger connector until the battery tabs slide into the
battery charger slots and click into place.
Charging the Battery
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
1Remove the battery from the computer and attach the battery to the battery charger
(see “Removing the Battery From the Computer” on page 14 and “Attaching the
Battery to the Battery Charger” on page 16).
2Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the battery charger and to
the electrical outlet.
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CAUTION: If you are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use caution when you
plug the AC adapter power cable into the power strip. Some power strips may
allow you to insert the plug incorrectly. Incorrect insertion of the power plug
could result in permanent damage to your computer, as well as risk of electric
shock and/or fire. Ensure that you insert the ground prong of the power plug into
the mating ground contact of the power strip.
Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can use the battery
charger to charge a 28-WHr battery or an optional 65-WHr extended battery.
While the battery is charging, the battery charger light is green. When the battery is 82%
charged, the battery charger light blinks green. When the battery is fully charged, the
battery charger light is off. If errors occur while charging, the battery charger light blinks
amber.
For information on resolving battery problems, see “Solving Problems” in the Dell Latitude
X300 User’s Guide or the Dell Inspiron 300m Owner’s Manual.
Removing the Battery From the Battery
Charger
CAUTION: Before performing any of the procedures listed below, read and follow
the safety instructions.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter from the battery charger, hold the adapter cable
connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid damaging the cable.
1Disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the battery charger.
2Slide the battery charger latch and gently pull the battery out of the battery charger
connector.
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Storing a Battery
Remove any installed battery module 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 lb)
Input voltage 14.8 VDC
Charge current (maximum) 3.0 A with 28-WHr battery
3.0 A with 65-WHr battery
Charge time (approximate)
(With computer turned off)
about 53 minutes with 28-WHr battery
ExpressCharge™ time
about 72 minutes with 65-WHr battery
ExpressCharge time
Temperature range:
Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
Storage –40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)
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