: You can use your docking device to charge a computer battery. However, a battery in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. In addition, when your computer is connected to a docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device battery. The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the taskbar. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see your User’s Guide. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. •The computer or docking device is running on battery power. •The battery is discharging or idle. •The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. •The battery is charging. •The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on AC power. •The battery is discharging, idle, or charging.12Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before you insert a 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 lights are on. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is charged. After hundreds of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity,...