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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
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...button to complete the setup of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and... shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information...
...button to complete the setup of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and... shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information...
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.... • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for the 1394 port. For more information about battery performance and usage, see "Solving Problems" in your computer. Battery life and usage: Various batteries are available for docking...
.... • Docking devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. About Your Computer See your online User's Guide for the 1394 port. For more information about battery performance and usage, see "Solving Problems" in your computer. Battery life and usage: Various batteries are available for docking...
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With the use of the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock, all ports can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 6 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover 5 air vent 6 docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 13 Bottom View CAUTION: Do... for docking. If the use of this port is required, it is recommended that you utilize the Media Base as your computer in the air vents. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is compatible with...
With the use of the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock, all ports can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 6 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover 5 air vent 6 docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 13 Bottom View CAUTION: Do... for docking. If the use of this port is required, it is recommended that you utilize the Media Base as your computer in the air vents. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is compatible with...
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... and the conditions under which it is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with household waste. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse...
... and the conditions under which it is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with household waste. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse...
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...-click the icon in your computer. See "Specifications" in the taskbar, and click Help. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined...
...-click the icon in your computer. See "Specifications" in the taskbar, and click Help. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined...
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... remove all external cables from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Charge time is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. For more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties...
... remove all external cables from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Charge time is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. For more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Quick...
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Quick...
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... B battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about... Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow...
... B battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about... Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 P problems blue screen, 18 computer crashes, 18 computer does not start up, 18 computer stops responding, 18 Dell Diagnostics, 19 lockups, 18 program crashes, 18 program stops responding, 18 programs and Windows compatibility, 18 slow...