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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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... E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 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...
... E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 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...
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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 Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch...
... 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 Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch...
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...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 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of ... (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 (...
...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 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of ... (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 (...
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...and working environment from radiators and heat sources. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents ..., when you are a trained service technician. Restricting airflow can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not use an extension power cable with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet environment, for extended periods of electric shock ...
...and working environment from radiators and heat sources. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents ..., when you are a trained service technician. Restricting airflow can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not use an extension power cable with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet environment, for extended periods of electric shock ...
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...computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened 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, not the RJ-45 connector. ...
...computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened 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, not the RJ-45 connector. ...
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...Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in permanent damage to insert the plug incorrectly. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. Battery cells may increase the risk of the power plug is ...appliance or otherwise expose it to the manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of your computer, as well as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other types may...
...Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in permanent damage to insert the plug incorrectly. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. Battery cells may increase the risk of the power plug is ...appliance or otherwise expose it to the manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of your computer, as well as a radiator, fireplace, stove, electric heater, or other types may...
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... drive through a metal detector. Also, before using the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. • When you pull out the connector, keep it to install the drive in the computer. When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling...
... drive through a metal detector. Also, before using the computer. To avoid damaging the computer, allow the computer to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power. • When you pull out the connector, keep it to install the drive in the computer. When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling...
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For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Keeps the display closed. To access the 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 - D IS P LA Y -
For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Keeps the display closed. To access the 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 - D IS P LA Y -
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If the computer is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off in power management mode. See page 51 for more information. 22 A To u r of data, never turn on the computer. See page 51 for more information. Turns on a ... or turns off ). - Solid green: The battery is low. - Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is running on when the computer reads or writes...
If the computer is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off in power management mode. See page 51 for more information. 22 A To u r of data, never turn on the computer. See page 51 for more information. Turns on a ... or turns off ). - Solid green: The battery is low. - Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is running on when the computer reads or writes...
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... take several seconds). For more information, see page 40). A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as...Yo ur Comput e r 23 To access the help file, see page 48. PO W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. For more information, see page 80. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools.
... take several seconds). For more information, see page 40). A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. You can reprogram the button to launch a frequently used program, such as...Yo ur Comput e r 23 To access the help file, see page 48. PO W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. For more information, see page 80. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools.
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...by the computer. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on the...itself, and pull firmly but gently to a TV. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with papers or other items that came with your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see page 58. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as ...
...by the computer. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on the...itself, and pull firmly but gently to a TV. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with papers or other items that came with your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see page 58. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as ...
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...Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on your computer. icon in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select... a power scheme that 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...
...Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on your computer. icon in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select... a power scheme that 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...
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...N T E R D R I S T U R N E D O N - Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to your computer from voltage spikes that the Print to the following power interruptions. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS®.... 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Yo...
...N T E R D R I S T U R N E D O N - Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to your computer from voltage spikes that the Print to the following power interruptions. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See the documentation supplied with a higher joule rating offers more protection. VERIFY THAT WINDOWS®.... 4 Click View installed printers or fax printers. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Yo...
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.... 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. See the UPS...
.... 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. See the 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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...; computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Battery Performance Use a battery to power the computer when it is recommended that you...
...; computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. Battery Performance Use a battery to power the computer when it is recommended that you...
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... connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. To access the help file, see page 80. To check the power meter, double-click the icon on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to... an electrical outlet. U s ing a B atte r y 43 Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on low-battery alarms, see...
... connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. To access the help file, see page 80. To check the power meter, double-click the icon on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to... an electrical outlet. U s ing a B atte r y 43 Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on low-battery alarms, see...
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... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. 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. NOTE: You can leave the...
... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. 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. NOTE: You can leave the...
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... is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on, press and hold the power button for information on standby mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. NOTE: See the Tell... the battery when you use it. To access the help file for several seconds. When the power light is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - U s ing a B atte r y 45 After a long storage period, recharge ...
... is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on, press and hold the power button for information on standby mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. NOTE: See the Tell... the battery when you use it. To access the help file for several seconds. When the power light is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - U s ing a B atte r y 45 After a long storage period, recharge ...