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...Video Image 33 Setting Display Resolution 34 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...Pad 38 5 Power Management Power Management Tips 39 Power Management Wizard 39 Setting Sleep Modes 39 Selecting a Power Scheme 40 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 41 Completing the Power Management Wizard 41 Power Management Modes 41 Standby Mode 41 Hibernate Mode 42 Power Options Properties...
...Video Image 33 Setting Display Resolution 34 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...Pad 38 5 Power Management Power Management Tips 39 Power Management Wizard 39 Setting Sleep Modes 39 Selecting a Power Scheme 40 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 41 Completing the Power Management Wizard 41 Power Management Modes 41 Standby Mode 41 Hibernate Mode 42 Power Options Properties...
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... Icon 44 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 44 6 Using a Battery Battery Types 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 47 Health Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 47 Charging the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD...
... Icon 44 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 44 6 Using a Battery Battery Types 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 47 Health Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 47 Charging the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD...
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... XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery ...108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About...
... XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery ...108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About...
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... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used ...
... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used ...
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... data when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D I S P L A Y - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as...
... data when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D I S P L A Y - If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as...
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...airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see page 112. B A T T E R Y - P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 1 battery 2 memory module cover 3 battery-bay latch release 4 fan 5 processor and thermal module .... Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. Releases the battery from overheating. See "Battery" on page 45. Covers the processor and thermal module. When a battery is installed, you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer...
...airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see page 112. B A T T E R Y - P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 9 8 5 7 6 1 battery 2 memory module cover 3 battery-bay latch release 4 fan 5 processor and thermal module .... Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. Releases the battery from overheating. See "Battery" on page 45. Covers the processor and thermal module. When a battery is installed, you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer...
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...A RG E G A U G E - O P T I R E L ES S C O V E R - H A R D D RI VE - Stores software and data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M O D E M / MI N I P C I / W I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini PCI card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless ...technology. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 108 and "Hard drive problems" on page 111. See "Using a Battery" on the battery charge...
...A RG E G A U G E - O P T I R E L ES S C O V E R - H A R D D RI VE - Stores software and data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com M O D E M / MI N I P C I / W I C A L - Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini PCI card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless ...technology. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 108 and "Hard drive problems" on page 111. See "Using a Battery" on the battery charge...
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... certain types of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. ... that the device is being saved to a UPS. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters ...
... certain types of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. ... that the device is being saved to a UPS. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters ...
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...only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (... integrated display only (not on the screen. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer...
...only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (... integrated display only (not on the screen. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar and click Help. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer...
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... only (not key on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is installed). Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Enables and disables radios, including...
... only (not key on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is installed). Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology) Enables and disables radios, including...
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... Management 39 5 Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby...
... Management 39 5 Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby...
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... appears, but you create, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Prompt a user for when the computer is in CRT-only mode... network-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in order to an electrical outlet. When your computer is running on battery or connected to set them through the Control Panel power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you must select the...
... appears, but you create, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). Prompt a user for when the computer is in CRT-only mode... network-card activity, and wireless activity features are displayed in order to an electrical outlet. When your computer is running on battery or connected to set them through the Control Panel power schemes. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you must select the...
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... touch pad. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you set ... notify you. • Select how the computer will notify you : - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions This screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC or battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. Enter hibernate mode. -...
... touch pad. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you set ... notify you. • Select how the computer will notify you : - Setting Battery Alarms and Actions This screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC or battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. Enter hibernate mode. -...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key ..., see page 13. 42 Power Management Windows XP controls the performance level of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. You do not need to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Remove and reinsert the card,... or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to Control Panel→...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key ..., see page 13. 42 Power Management Windows XP controls the performance level of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. You do not need to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Remove and reinsert the card,... or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to Control Panel→...
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...alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for an action (Ask me what to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - ...Enter standby mode. - The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Prompt a user for more information on lowbattery warnings. Choose no action...
...alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for an action (Ask me what to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - ...Enter standby mode. - The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you receive your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Prompt a user for more information on lowbattery warnings. Choose no action...
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... Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the battery bay. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information on operating conditions. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
... Information Guide. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the battery bay. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information on operating conditions. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
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Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" on page 39. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon...
Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" on page 39. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon...
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... remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. Charge time is hot ...Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 2 hours and a 9-cell battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. You can leave the battery in good condition, and more information about resolving problems with a battery...
... remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. Charge time is hot ...Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 2 hours and a 9-cell battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. You can leave the battery in good condition, and more information about resolving problems with a battery...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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...the Date and Time options. If the problem persists, try again. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - A chip on the hard drive. TI ME-OF... - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 137. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P RO T E CT E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to remove. 4 ...
...the Date and Time options. If the problem persists, try again. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - A chip on the hard drive. TI ME-OF... - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 137. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P RO T E CT E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to remove. 4 ...