Dell Command | Power Manager User Guide

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 filled indicates the battery health.

Table 1. Battery health indicator codes

Code	Description
	Excellent — Battery is operating at maximum capacity.
	Good — Battery can charge normally; however, you may notice reduced operating time because long-term battery life is decreasing.
	Fair — Battery can charge normally; however, it is near the end of its usable life. It is recommended that you purchase a new battery soon.
	Poor — Battery no longer provides sufficient power. It is recommended that you replace this battery.
	Battery no longer operates, or battery status cannot be determined. It is recommended that you replace the battery.