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... 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 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...
... 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 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...
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... rise during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to avoid the remote risk of your computer in a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on or connected to the AC adapter. Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not block air...
... rise during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to avoid the remote risk of your computer in a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on or connected to the AC adapter. Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not block air...
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... all cables have been disconnected and the computer is not located where it can be manufactured with water. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during an electrical storm. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable...'s power cable and that the required 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. • To help avoid the potential hazard ...
... all cables have been disconnected and the computer is not located where it can be manufactured with water. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during an electrical storm. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable...'s power cable and that the required 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. • To help avoid the potential hazard ...
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... have a charged battery available in case you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components with the hard drive removed from the computer, turn on the cable itself. Hold a component such as a memory module by hand, be ready to install the drive in a nonconducting material, such...: • When setting up the computer for the moisture to evaporate before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board...
... have a charged battery available in case you are correctly oriented and aligned. • Handle components with the hard drive removed from the computer, turn on the cable itself. Hold a component such as a memory module by hand, be ready to install the drive in a nonconducting material, such...: • When setting up the computer for the moisture to evaporate before you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board...
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... on page 87 or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and turn 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 ...observe the ergonomic guidelines in the sequence indicated. To access the help file when setting up and using your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of the display to the system board. 1 Shut down your...
... on page 87 or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and turn 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 ...observe the ergonomic guidelines in the sequence indicated. To access the help file when setting up and using your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. NOTICE: The only time you should ever access the inside of the display to the system board. 1 Shut down your...
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... adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A To ur of the integrated speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. KE Y BO A R D - For more information,... see SP E A KE R S - For information on when Caps Lock is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50.
... adjust the volume of Yo ur Comput e r 21 The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A To ur of the integrated speakers, press the volume control keyboard shortcuts. KE Y BO A R D - For more information,... see SP E A KE R S - For information on when Caps Lock is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50.
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...The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on the computer. If the computer is flashing. Solid green: The battery is turned off in power management mode. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - Turns on a battery, the light operates as If the computer 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 connected to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of ...
...The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on the computer. If the computer is flashing. Solid green: The battery is turned off in power management mode. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - Turns on a battery, the light operates as If the computer 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 connected to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of ...
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...rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - Press the power ...several seconds). To access the help file. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. PO W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to launch a program of Yo ur Comput e r 23 For more information, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file...
...rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - Press the power ...several seconds). To access the help file. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. PO W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or to launch a program of Yo ur Comput e r 23 For more information, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file...
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... page 58. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but...
... page 58. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer turned either on the floor, when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but...
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...Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on your computer. Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the ...or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that...
...Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on your computer. Clicking the QuickSet Icon Click the icon to perform the following tasks: • Adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the ...or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that...
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.... 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Ensure that it with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on . Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating... by testing it is compatible with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer See the documentation that the printer cable is turned on the computer and the printer. Ensure that came with your printer.
.... 2 Install the printer driver if necessary. Ensure that it with your printer. 3 Attach the USB printer cable to the computer (see page 38). www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is properly connected to the USB connectors on . Connecting a USB Printer 1 Complete the operating... by testing it is compatible with another device, such as a lamp. 38 Setting Up Yo ur Computer See the documentation that the printer cable is turned on the computer and the printer. Ensure that came with your printer.
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... of power while data is interrupted. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . See the surge protector documentation...click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer to maintain AC voltage .... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer by performing a Microsoft...data loss or file damage. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur...
... of power while data is interrupted. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . See the surge protector documentation...click the Start button, and then click Turn Off Computer. 2 In the Turn off computer window, click Turn off your computer to maintain AC voltage .... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer by performing a Microsoft...data loss or file damage. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur...
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...hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical... outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you like.
...hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from the telephone wall jack. 1 Ensure that the computer is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical... outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you like.
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... or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect...
... or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect...
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... disconnect the computer from charging. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns 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. See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y 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 E S - If the battery status light flashes green and ...
... disconnect the computer from charging. RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns 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. See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y 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 E S - If the battery status light flashes green and ...
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... the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click Disable. See page 89. 52 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. C H E C K T ... N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I T H T H E M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U CH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button...
... the touch pad or mouse, highlight the device and click Disable. See page 89. 52 Using the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d www.dell.com | support.dell.com Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. C H E C K T ... N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I T H T H E M O U S E , C H E C K T H E T O U CH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Click the Start button...
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...E - TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O BL E M I S W I C K E Y P A D - Press to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the display. Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using...lit. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 126). Contact Dell (see page 40). If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE...
...E - TO V E R I F Y T H A T T H E P R O BL E M I S W I C K E Y P A D - Press to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the display. Shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are using...lit. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer (see page 126). Contact Dell (see page 40). If you attach an external keyboard, the integrated keyboard remains fully functional. NOTE...
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... Z E S T H E D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Insert another disc to check for instructions. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with the drive or the CD. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in your computer, see ... one end into the eject hole at the front of your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work..., CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is shut down and turned off (see page 80. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar ...
... Z E S T H E D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Insert another disc to check for instructions. Ensure that the volume is turned up and that the light is not listed, perform a full scan with the drive or the CD. See "Cleaning Your Computer" in your computer, see ... one end into the eject hole at the front of your screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of different worldwide file types, not all DVD titles work..., CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is shut down and turned off (see page 80. CD or DVD Problems If you hear an unfamiliar ...
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...working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - If you did not turn the player volume down or off. R W - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. Ensure that... the sound is turned up . A D J U S T T H E W I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - TE S T T H E S P EA K E RS - Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a self-test ...
...working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. R U N T H E S P E A K E R S E L F - If you did not turn the player volume down or off. R W - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate distortion. Ensure that... the sound is turned up . A D J U S T T H E W I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - TE S T T H E S P EA K E RS - Sound and Speaker Problems If you have a self-test ...
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...video cable, you can connect the computer to a television are not included with only a composite video input; See page 89. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that enables you to connect the computer to help you determine which... method you to connect the computer to your computer. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of the computer enables you should use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a television with your ...
...video cable, you can connect the computer to a television are not included with only a composite video input; See page 89. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, or halogen lamps to ensure that enables you to connect the computer to help you determine which... method you to connect the computer to your computer. Cables may be purchased at the beginning of the computer enables you should use. www.dell.com | support.dell.com E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I V E R - When you complete the cable connection, see "Enabling the Display Settings for a television with your ...