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6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing ... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing ... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
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... System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7
... System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Video and Display Problems 67 If the display is blank 67 If the display is difficult to read 68 If only part of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 Contents 7
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...losing data, use the Start menu to shut down your display, see page 43. Press this button to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information, see "Display Functions" on adjusting your computer instead of the integrated speakers... A K E R S - About Your Computer 13 For information on page 42. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights power button hard drive speakers D I S P L A Y -
...losing data, use the Start menu to shut down your display, see page 43. Press this button to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information, see "Display Functions" on adjusting your computer instead of the integrated speakers... A K E R S - About Your Computer 13 For information on page 42. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer Front View display latch release display hard drive and keyboard status lights keyboard touch pad touch pad buttons device status lights power button hard drive speakers D I S P L A Y -
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... not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or... other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on disposing of a lithium-ion or ...
... not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Battery capacity (the time it is designed to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD or CD drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or... other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on disposing of a lithium-ion or ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer is ... risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter and the low-battery warning provide information on AC power. • The battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The following icons appear in your work immediately after...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer is ... risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter and the low-battery warning provide information on AC power. • The battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The following icons appear in your work immediately after...
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...is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating Message Appears NOTE...a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, you can leave the battery in the computer as long as you to recalibrate your computer displays a message that the Power Meter indicator is too hot to continue charging the battery. The battery is accurate. If your battery: 1 Turn ...
...is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . Recalibrating a Battery When the Recalibrating Message Appears NOTE...a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, you can leave the battery in the computer as long as you to recalibrate your computer displays a message that the Power Meter indicator is too hot to continue charging the battery. The battery is accurate. If your battery: 1 Turn ...
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... the Help area on the screen. 4 Using the down your computer while the battery is fully charged. 5 When prompted, disconnect the AC adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on... to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the right of the screen. Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility 1 Connect the computer to Full option is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter begins charging the battery.
... the Help area on the screen. 4 Using the down your computer while the battery is fully charged. 5 When prompted, disconnect the AC adapter. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on... to an electrical outlet. 2 Turn on the right of the screen. Recalibrating a Battery Through the System Setup Utility 1 Connect the computer to Full option is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter begins charging the battery.
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...: • Set standby-mode password options. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Click or double-click the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-...can use the Power Management Wizard to configure the computer to enter or exit power management modes by pressing the power button, closing the display, or pressing . Power Management 31 When you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. ...
...: • Set standby-mode password options. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Click or double-click the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-...can use the Power Management Wizard to configure the computer to enter or exit power management modes by pressing the power button, closing the display, or pressing . Power Management 31 When you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. ...
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...wireless activity. Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for the Network Disabled power scheme to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. The screen allows you to work. The Power Management Wizard also allows you to an electrical outlet... for an action (Ask me what to change . 32 Power Management www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter standby mode. - The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are not available through...
...wireless activity. Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for the Network Disabled power scheme to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. The screen allows you to work. The Power Management Wizard also allows you to an electrical outlet... for an action (Ask me what to change . 32 Power Management www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter standby mode. - The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity features are not available through...
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... the alarm to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode. Press the power button. - Close the display. - Choose no action. - Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the...
... the alarm to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode. Press the power button. - Close the display. - Choose no action. - Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the...
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...the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. NOTE: Some PC Cards may take ... Management Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Press the power button. - Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to the same operating state it...
...the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Press . www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. NOTE: Some PC Cards may take ... Management Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Press the power button. - Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to the same operating state it...
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... Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Choose no action (None or Do nothing). Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. To program these settings. Enter standby mode. - Power Management 35 When you to do). - Alarms...
... Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Choose no action (None or Do nothing). Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. To program these settings. Enter standby mode. - Power Management 35 When you to do). - Alarms...
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... the icon in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to mute volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to enable or disable the Volume Meter...
... the icon in the Volume Control column and slide it up or down to mute volume. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com To format CDs for storing data, to create music CDs, or to enable or disable the Volume Meter...
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... Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click ...Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under...
... Picture If an error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click ...Change the screen resolution. 4 In the Display Properties window, click and drag the bar in Screen resolution to change the setting to 1024 by 768 pixels. 5 Click the drop-down menu under...
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... radios, including wireless networking equipment. See page 35. CD or DVD Tray Display Functions Ejects the tray out of all currently available display options. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Radios (Including Wireless Networking) NOTE...
... radios, including wireless networking equipment. See page 35. CD or DVD Tray Display Functions Ejects the tray out of all currently available display options. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Radios (Including Wireless Networking) NOTE...
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On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the display. down on the object and tap down-up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To...
On the second down motion, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the cursor on the display. down on the object and tap down-up- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. • To...
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... works only on page 91. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your ...hard drive. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The one-time boot menu displays with a list of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Then press the key to start the...
... works only on page 91. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If the boot device list does not display and the screen is detected, the computer stops and beeps. When to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your ...hard drive. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell before you contact Dell for technical assistance. The one-time boot menu displays with a list of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Then press the key to start the...
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...You can customize the tests you to select a test based on the screen. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem. Lists the ...most common symptoms encountered and allows you want . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test,...
...You can customize the tests you to select a test based on the screen. Tests a specific device. Tab Results Errors Help Function Displays the results of devices. Option Express Test Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of the problem. Lists the ...most common symptoms encountered and allows you want . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for your computer is encountered during a test,...
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...or DVD to eliminate the possibility that clean discs and provide some protection from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a straight line...the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by its outer edge. Cleaning products for and remove viruses. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you to the Main Menu screen. If the optional floppy, ...
...or DVD to eliminate the possibility that clean discs and provide some protection from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in a straight line...the computer, close the test screen to return to customize the test by its outer edge. Cleaning products for and remove viruses. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you to the Main Menu screen. If the optional floppy, ...
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... functional. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that they appear on the display. Contact Dell (see page 91). Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on...
... functional. If the characters appear now but did not with the external keyboard, you may have a defective external keyboard. Verify that they appear on the display. Contact Dell (see page 91). Shut down the computer, wait 1 minute, and turn it on again. 2 Verify that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on...