Users Guide

Battery Information

WARNING: Using an incompatible or non-Dell battery may increase the risk of re or explosion. Only use authentic Dell

batteries in Dell systems.

NOTE: If a non-Dell battery is attached to your system, the battery graphic will be orange.

Dell Command | Power Manager provides detailed information about your system’s batteries, including:

• Whether your system is plugged in or using battery power

• Percentage of your system’s total power remaining

• Peak Shift and Battery Extender status, if applicable

• Battery health

• Battery charge status

• Battery setting

• Battery type (Standard, Extended Warranty, or Enhanced)

• Connection (Primary, Battery Slice, or Modular Bay)

• Manufacturer

• Dell battery (Yes or No)

• Serial number

NOTE: PPID may not always display.

• PPID (Piece Part ID)

The software supports a maximum of six batteries. To see the details of a particular battery, click the battery number (for example,

Battery #1, Battery #2). Scroll down to see any additional batteries your system may contain.

If the option is made available by your system administrator, you can order a replacement battery from the link on the left pane.

Battery Health

Battery health indicates the amount of charge that is available to a system. In general, a battery’s health decreases over time at a

rate that depends on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used.

To indicate battery health, Dell Command | Power Manager uses a set of four circular icons. The number of circular icons that are

lled indicates the battery health.

Table 1. Battery health indicator codes

Code Description

Excellent — Battery is operating at maximum capacity.