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... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display...
... the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display...
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5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery...
5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery...
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Network Problems 121 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 122 Power Problems 122 Printer Problems 124 Scanner Problems 124 Sound and Speaker Problems 125 No sound from integrated speakers 125 No sound from external speakers 125 ...
Network Problems 121 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 122 Power Problems 122 Printer Problems 124 Scanner Problems 124 Sound and Speaker Problems 125 No sound from integrated speakers 125 No sound from external speakers 125 ...
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..." on page 167. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
..." on page 167. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on your computer. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting...
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... Settings" on . D I S P L A Y L A T C H - K E Y B O A R D - 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer...
... Settings" on . D I S P L A Y L A T C H - K E Y B O A R D - 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display latch 5 power button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Based on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer...
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... STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Hard drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer Turns on when you turn on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn...
... STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Hard drive activity light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on page 27). 24 About Your Computer Turns on when you turn on steadily or blinks to the right of data, never turn...
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... (SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) About Your Computer 29 For more information about the optical drive see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory...
... (SDIO) card • MultiMediaCard (MMC) About Your Computer 29 For more information about the optical drive see "Using Multimedia" on a memory card. 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 2 hard drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory...
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... or off. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the modem connector. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. 32 About Your Computer ...pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
... or off. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the modem connector. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) Connect the telephone line to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. 32 About Your Computer ...pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. Attaches an AC adapter to the cable. The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide.
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... Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth ...the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage ...
... Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with your printer. 6 Click Add a local printer or Add a network, wireless, or Bluetooth ...the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage ...
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... is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 40 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time,... connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in...
... is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 40 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time,... connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in...
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... modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Restores all open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
... modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Restores all open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change ...monitor). Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. If your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE:... on an external monitor). • Press and the down-arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you change back to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change ...monitor). Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. If your portable computer or docking device. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE:... on an external monitor). • Press and the down-arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you change back to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display...
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Using a Battery 47 NOTE: Because the battery may need to configure power management settings). For best results, operate the computer with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is.... Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times...
Using a Battery 47 NOTE: Because the battery may need to configure power management settings). For best results, operate the computer with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is.... Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times...
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... Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on your Dell computer. The battery is low. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle... Using a Battery Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is...
... Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on your Dell computer. The battery is low. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle... Using a Battery Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is...
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... the computer to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet...
... the computer to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet...
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.... You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with the computer turned on how you like.... Press . Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your computer loses AC and battery power while in...
.... You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with the computer turned on how you like.... Press . Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your computer loses AC and battery power while in...
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For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 122. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the ... blue and amber. The battery is too hot to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to work with your computer.
For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 122. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the computer. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the ... blue and amber. The battery is too hot to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to work with your computer.
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... 13. 88 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem... power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your ...
... 13. 88 Setting Up and Using Networks NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem... power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your ...
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..., and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. ...b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. to a docking device (docked), undock it. The computer runs the Pre...
..., and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to be powered down the error code(s) and contact Dell. Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see a message stating that is detected, the computer stops and beeps. ...b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your hard drive. to a docking device (docked), undock it. The computer runs the Pre...
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... the drive, then push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on Sleep state. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on the computer, click Continue; A hot hard drive may appear. otherwise, contact your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. C H A N G E T H E W R I T O N - The drive tray cannot eject...
... the drive, then push firmly until the tray is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on Sleep state. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on the computer, click Continue; A hot hard drive may appear. otherwise, contact your CD, DVD, or BD creation software. C H A N G E T H E W R I T O N - The drive tray cannot eject...