Dell has a tool to Recalibrate your 3000/3200 battery. It can be found on
their web page at:
http://support.dell.com/filelib/system.asp?sysid=INS_PNT_PNT_3200
The name of the program is BATRECAL.EXE.
Dell's description:
Battery Recalibration Program
Additional Information:
This is a self extracting file, run this file from within Windows to create the
diskette where the program will be. Please read the readme.txt on the diskette
for further instructions.
Important Information:
This program will recalibrate the main battery only, it should be used when the
battery will not take a charge or you feel your battery life is not what it
should be. This program is for Inspiron 3000/3200 and Latitude LM & LM/mmx
systems only.
--Chris
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> > From: Jeff Rauenhorst[SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Reply To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 2:12 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: General Laptop Questions
> >
> > Sorry to go a little off subject, but this applies to all laptop users:
> >
> > 1) What is the best way to keep your battery healthy (meaning, having the
> > same power storage capacity)? I'm wondering what are the best ways to
> > preserve battery length?
> >
> > I have heard that you should always run the battery down to empty, and
> > then recharge it completely.
> > What about when it's plugged in? Should you leave the battery in and
> > charging?
> > Is there a certain 'maximum' length to leave the battery fully charged
> > before you should discharge it?
> > What's the best way to stop the 'memory effect'?
> >
> > Batteries are expensive these days, and I want to make sure I get the most
> > out of my battery.
> >
> > Dell Content:
> > I'm running an Inspiron 3200, so any suggestions specifically for that
> > model will be welcomed.
> >
> > thank you,
> > Jeff Rauenhorst
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://www.nd.edu/~jrauenho
> >
> > "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors
> > to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected
> > in common hours."
> > -Henry David Thoreau
> >
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