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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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... 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 Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the...
... 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 Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the...
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... in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in to charge the battery. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during or immediately after...
... in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in to charge the battery. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use an extension power cable with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during or immediately after...
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.... • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth...bottom of your computer, disconnect all cables have been disconnected and the computer is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on battery power. • If your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables from the electrical outlet. Do not use your computer includes a ...
.... • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth...bottom of your computer, disconnect all cables have been disconnected and the computer is not located where it can be tripped over or stepped on battery power. • If your computer during an electrical storm unless all cables from the electrical outlet. Do not use your computer includes a ...
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... or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power strip. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may explode. Do...
... or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you handle it improperly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power strip. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with extreme care. The resulting excessive current flow can cause extremely high temperatures and may explode. Do...
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... drive through a metal detector. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as cloth or paper. As you have the drive checked by hand, be sure to ...the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 If you have a charged battery available in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When you connect a cable make sure both connectors...
... drive through a metal detector. Do not drop your computer or subject it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from environmental hazards such as cloth or paper. As you have the drive checked by hand, be sure to ...the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 If you have a charged battery available in a nonconducting material, such as dirt, dust, food, liquids, temperature extremes, and overexposure to sunlight. • When you connect a cable make sure both connectors...
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...down 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 electrical outlets to the bottom. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer. Do ...not use may result in injury. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. If, after turning ...
...down 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 electrical outlets to the bottom. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer. Do ...not use may result in injury. This portable computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. If, after turning ...
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... packaging, be performed by an authorized service technician. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all sensitive components in your computer, refer to remove... electricity that you touch any static charge your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you ...
... packaging, be performed by an authorized service technician. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it in an antistatic container or packaging. • Handle all sensitive components in your computer, refer to remove... electricity that you touch any static charge your computer's electronic components, such as a memory module. Do not dispose of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from the antistatic packing material until you ...
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... Yo u r C om p u t e r Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on when the computer reads or writes data. TO UC H PA D - Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - light operates as follows: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns...
... Yo u r C om p u t e r Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on when the computer reads or writes data. TO UC H PA D - Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - light operates as follows: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns...
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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. See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 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. See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. 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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... damaging the cable. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. The AC adapter converts AC power to charge the battery.
... damaging the cable. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. The AC adapter converts AC power to charge the battery.
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.... See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector ...indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D ...
.... See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. Connects the computer to the connector ...indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D ...
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When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate ... Yo ur Comput e r 29 A IR VE NT S - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. B A T T E R Y L A T C H RE L E A S E - See page 44 for instructions. Releases the battery. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. See page 41. Do not store your computer in...
When a battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate ... Yo ur Comput e r 29 A IR VE NT S - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. B A T T E R Y L A T C H RE L E A S E - See page 44 for instructions. Releases the battery. Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s) and the CD or DVD drive latch release. See page 41. Do not store your computer in...
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... other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). For more information, see page 80. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . Disconnect the network cable from the network wall... to a UPS. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
... other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). For more information, see page 80. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . Disconnect the network cable from the network wall... to a UPS. To access the help file, see the Tell Me How help file. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions.
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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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... temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Battery Performance Use a battery to power the computer when it is recommended that you when the battery charge is designed to an electrical outlet. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. NOTE: It is not connected to...
... temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Battery Performance Use a battery to power the computer when it is recommended that you when the battery charge is designed to an electrical outlet. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. NOTE: It is not connected to...
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...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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. If the computer is approximately 90 percent ... r y 43 To check the power meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet. For more information on low-battery alarms, see page 80. Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining...
...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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. If the computer is approximately 90 percent ... r y 43 To check the power meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet. For more information on low-battery alarms, see page 80. Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining...
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... on resolving problems with the computer turned off or 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. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is hot from being used in your computer or...
... on resolving problems with the computer turned off or 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. Charge time is significantly longer if the computer is hot from being used in your computer or...