Users Guide

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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.
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