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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
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... 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
... 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
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... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker ...
... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker ...
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... and Peripherals (Canada Only 154 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup... Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and...
... and Peripherals (Canada Only 154 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup... Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and...
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... electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not block air vents or openings of time. General • Do not attempt to charge the battery. Restricting airflow can damage the computer or cause fire. • Do not store your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the...
... electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not block air vents or openings of time. General • Do not attempt to charge the battery. Restricting airflow can damage the computer or cause fire. • Do not store your computer includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the...
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...voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. • To ...Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device...
...voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet. • To ...Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device...
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...Do not carry a battery pack in permanent damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it . When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could short-circuit the battery terminals. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground ...adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. If the battery is inserted into the power strip. Dispose of 60ºC (140ºF). Incorrect insertion of the power plug...
...Do not carry a battery pack in permanent damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it . When heated to excessive temperatures, battery cells could short-circuit the battery terminals. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground ...adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. If the battery is inserted into the power strip. Dispose of 60ºC (140ºF). Incorrect insertion of the power plug...
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... or paper. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, turn on power. • When you have a charged battery available in case you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components with the hard drive removed from...
... or paper. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, turn on power. • When you have a charged battery available in case you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components with the hard drive removed from...
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...or DVD drive. If, after turning off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the top of the display to moisture can damage the display. For extended use in one direction, moving from...How help file, see page 126 for extended periods of your computer. NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in injury. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. CAUTION: Viewing the ...
...or DVD drive. If, after turning off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the top of the display to moisture can damage the display. For extended use in one direction, moving from...How help file, see page 126 for extended periods of your computer. NOTICE: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in injury. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. CAUTION: Viewing the ...
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... accumulated. You can do not remove the component from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be performed by an authorized service technician. The reserve battery is very possible that might harm internal components. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 17 Protecting Against Electrostatic ...and workbench pads. However, should you are ready to remove any of your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. Just before you continue to work , ...
... accumulated. You can do not remove the component from your body before unwrapping the antistatic packaging, be performed by an authorized service technician. The reserve battery is very possible that might harm internal components. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 17 Protecting Against Electrostatic ...and workbench pads. However, should you are ready to remove any of your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. Just before you continue to work , ...
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... of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as If the computer is turned off in power management mode. The touch pad and touch pad...: - Blinks or turns off ). - If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid green: The battery is charging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is critically low...
... of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as If the computer is turned off in power management mode. The touch pad and touch pad...: - Blinks or turns off ). - If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid green: The battery is charging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is critically low...
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Right Side View security cable slot battery/battery bay air vents modem connector B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r C D O R DV D D R IV E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
Right Side View security cable slot battery/battery bay air vents modem connector B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r C D O R DV D D R IV E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
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... connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to a TV. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter that will reduce cooling; CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see...
... connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to a TV. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. NOTE: Use only the 90-watt AC adapter that will reduce cooling; CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see...
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.... To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
.... To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
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Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Releases the battery. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Fan noise is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See page 44 for instructions. Covers the compartment that contains... the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D DR ...
Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. Releases the battery. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Fan noise is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See page 44 for instructions. Covers the compartment that contains... the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on usage. When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D DR ...
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...set your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your ...NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS.
...set your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your ...NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS.
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SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
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...;C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. The lithium-ion battery is low. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire...when it is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to work with a compatible battery purchased from children. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for...
...;C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. The lithium-ion battery is low. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire...when it is recommended that you perform operations including, but not limited to work with a compatible battery purchased from children. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for...
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...Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on low... power meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. To access the help file, see page 80. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Power Meter ...
...Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on low... power meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. To access the help file, see page 80. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Power Meter ...
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... light flashes alternately green and orange. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. If necessary, the AC adapter...
... light flashes alternately green and orange. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. If necessary, the AC adapter...