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... Regulatory Notices 144 NOM Information (Mexico Only 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 147 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 150 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 153 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 154 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents CD... Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... Regulatory Notices 144 NOM Information (Mexico Only 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 147 Limited Warranty for Dell-Branded Hardware Products (Canada Only 150 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (Canada Only 153 Dell Software and Peripherals (Canada Only 154 1-Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents CD... Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... modular plug. • Before you use a power extension cable, use with water. Use of another AC adapter may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ... power cable. • Be sure that the cable is operating on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with 3-prong plugs to ensure that the required voltage and...
... modular plug. • Before you use a power extension cable, use with water. Use of another AC adapter may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ... power cable. • Be sure that the cable is operating on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to mate with 3-prong plugs to ensure that the required voltage and...
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.... In order to best comply with all instructions provided by touching an unpainted metal surface on an aircraft. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may... apply to the operation of your Dell portable computer is equipped with this device before you touch any PED, such as a ...
.... In order to best comply with all instructions provided by touching an unpainted metal surface on an aircraft. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may... apply to the operation of your Dell portable computer is equipped with this device before you touch any PED, such as a ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. ... using your computer is not designed for continuous operation as office equipment. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in the Tell Me How help file, see page 126 for personal injury...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to moisture can damage the display. ... using your computer is not designed for continuous operation as office equipment. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. Ergonomic Computing Habits CAUTION: Improper or prolonged keyboard use in the Tell Me How help file, see page 126 for personal injury...
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For more information about your display, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r D IS P LA Y - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed.
For more information about your display, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r D IS P LA Y - To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed.
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... of the integrated speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21
... of the integrated speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. To adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21
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... 51 for more information. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on when the computer reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is turned off in power management mode. Blinks to an...
... 51 for more information. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - Flashing orange: The battery charge is running on when the computer reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is turned off in power management mode. Blinks to an...
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... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. To access the help file, see page 80. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. Press the power button to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). You can reprogram the button to launch...
... responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. To access the help file, see page 80. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. Press the power button to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). You can reprogram the button to launch...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. C D O R DV D D R IV E - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. C D O R DV D D R IV E - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector.
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... accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan...
... accumulate in a lowairflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan...
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... both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard...
... both wired and wireless network communications. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard...
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... and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform...
... and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform...
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... from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past...
... from a list of connection to select, contact your ISP to complete the setup. Contact your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. C H E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you selected Set up my connection manually. • If you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the past...
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... not click Next at this ? To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click the Start button, point to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as...
... not click Next at this ? To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click the Start button, point to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such as...
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... connector on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Printer Cable Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See the...
... connector on printer Printer Problems C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - Printer Cable Your printer may arrive in the computer box. The USB connectors fit only one way. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. See the...
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...: To avoid losing data, turn off . Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. To access the help file. The...
...: To avoid losing data, turn off . Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. To access the help file. The...
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... page 147. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of a lithium-ion battery. You...battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the limited warranty for your Dell™ computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet. One battery is designed to ,...
... page 147. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of a lithium-ion battery. You...battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the limited warranty for your Dell™ computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet. One battery is designed to ,...
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... and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Tell Me How help file, see "Power Management" in approximately 3 hours with the...
... and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Tell Me How help file, see "Power Management" in approximately 3 hours with the...
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... a steady orange, the battery charge is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Operating time may be significantly reduced under certain conditions. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns...If the battery is not charging S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - See the Tell Me How help , see page 126).
... a steady orange, the battery charge is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Operating time may be significantly reduced under certain conditions. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns...If the battery is not charging S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - See the Tell Me How help , see page 126).
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... keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the screen. The 9 light indicates that the 48 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and... and follow the instructions on an external keyboard. Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser.
... keypad functions like the numeric keypad on the screen. The 9 light indicates that the 48 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Printers and... and follow the instructions on an external keyboard. Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser.