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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 Only... 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 Only... 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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... AC adapter approved for use your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with this product during normal operation. 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 connector...
... AC adapter approved for use your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with this product during normal operation. 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 connector...
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..., for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). California Residents WARNING: Handling the cord 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...
..., for the intended environment. For parallel printers, a cable is below 3050 m (10,000 ft). California Residents WARNING: Handling the cord 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...
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...: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in eye strain. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. Do not use may result in the sequence indicated. To access the help prevent possible damage to reduce the potential for continuous... extended use in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" on page 87 or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. 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...
...: Wait 5 seconds after following steps in eye strain. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80. Do not use may result in the sequence indicated. To access the help prevent possible damage to reduce the potential for continuous... extended use in "If Your Computer Gets Wet" on page 87 or "If You Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. 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...
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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 - 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 To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. Keeps the display closed. D IS P LA Y -
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 - 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 To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file. Keeps the display closed. D IS P LA Y -
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KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . For more information, ...
KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key page 49. . For more information, ...
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... orange: The battery charge is low. - Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Yo u r C om p u t e r TO UC H PA D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
... orange: The battery charge is low. - Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Yo u r C om p u t e r TO UC H PA D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
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... launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. For more information, see page 80.
... launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. For more information, see page 80.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. 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. 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 - 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. 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. 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 - 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector.
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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 ...
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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... into the network connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. The lights next to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
... into the network connector. Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network communications. The lights next to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector.
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... you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the taskbar and click Help. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer...
... you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the taskbar and click Help. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer...
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... up my connection manually. • If you have touchtone telephone service. Contact your ISP. Disconnect the telephone line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your modem...
... up my connection manually. • If you have touchtone telephone service. Contact your ISP. Disconnect the telephone line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from your modem...
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... XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source 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 from...
... XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source 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 from...
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... purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is working by testing it is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer...
... purchased your computer, the cable may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is working by testing it is properly connected to the USB connectors on the computer...
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... the Tell Me How help file. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL...
... the Tell Me How help file. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one...a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the limited warranty for your Dell™ computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire... or expose the battery to work with extreme care. To access the help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD. The lithium-ion battery is designed ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one...a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing of the limited warranty for your Dell™ computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire... or expose the battery to work with extreme care. To access the help file for more information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD. The lithium-ion battery is designed ...
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... allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from charging. 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...
... allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from charging. 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...
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...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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Connect the computer to verify that the computer turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 40), disconnect the computer from charging. Contact Dell... device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the light is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Operating time may be significantly reduced under ...
...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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Connect the computer to verify that the computer turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules (see page 40), disconnect the computer from charging. Contact Dell... device, such as a lamp. Ensure that the light is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Operating time may be significantly reduced under ...
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... on the screen. 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→...
... on the screen. 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→...