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... 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43...
... 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43...
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...computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 41. If the computer is almost fully charged. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when...computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on the computer or to enter or exit a power ...
...computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 41. If the computer is almost fully charged. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when...computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on the computer or to enter or exit a power ...
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..., which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Stores software and data. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem/memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E... R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. O P T I N G S C R E W - M O D E M / M E M O R Y ...
..., which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Stores software and data. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem/memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E... R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 40. O P T I N G S C R E W - M O D E M / M E M O R Y ...
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.... A UPS protects against power interruptions. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time...
.... A UPS protects against power interruptions. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time...
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... Battery operating time varies depending on page 43.) NOTE: It is fully charged. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used , you use the computer. ... operations including, but not limited to alert you connect your computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer...
... Battery operating time varies depending on page 43.) NOTE: It is fully charged. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used , you use the computer. ... operations including, but not limited to alert you connect your computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may increase the risk of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer...
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...see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on , the battery has 80 percent of the total battery charge. For instructions on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the ... the icon in the Product Information Guide. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of its charge remaining. After hundreds of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries ...
...see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on , the battery has 80 percent of the total battery charge. For instructions on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the ... the icon in the Product Information Guide. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of its charge remaining. After hundreds of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries ...
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... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible...returns to an electrical outlet. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. See "Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to change the settings for the...
... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible...returns to an electrical outlet. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. See "Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to change the settings for the...
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... display. - You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer...
... display. - You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer...
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If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . Disconnect the computer from ... field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your Dell™ computer; Charge time is longer with the computer in standby mode, you need. If necessary, the AC adapter then...
If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . Disconnect the computer from ... field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your Dell™ computer; Charge time is longer with the computer in standby mode, you need. If necessary, the AC adapter then...
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To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer for an extended period of the ...
To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer for an extended period of the ...
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... page 112). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive" on page 133. The operating system cannot find the hard...
... page 112). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the hard drive. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Hard Drive" on page 133. The operating system cannot find the hard...
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...the ExpressCard manufacturer. D A Y N O T S E T - A chip on page 163. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS... your IEEE 1394 device is listed. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose...
...the ExpressCard manufacturer. D A Y N O T S E T - A chip on page 163. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS... your IEEE 1394 device is listed. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. If the problem persists, contact Dell. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose...
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... Support Center" on page 41. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the main window: ... the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. NOTE: The icon will appear in the notification area to turn on the computer. The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your computer. 94 Solving Problems Contact your cellular service provider to purchase a new battery...
... Support Center" on page 41. You must activate the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard before you can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. To access the utility, double-click the icon located in the main window: ... the manufacturer's instructions for your screen. NOTE: The icon will appear in the notification area to turn on the computer. The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your computer. 94 Solving Problems Contact your cellular service provider to purchase a new battery...
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...MODULES - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Power Management Modes" on page 133.... of the 90-W AC adapter may be defective. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - you may choose to...
...MODULES - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - See "Power Management Modes" on page 133.... of the 90-W AC adapter may be defective. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - you may choose to...
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... the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on .
... the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on .
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... for 1 hour before turning it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to installed PC Cards, ...make the computer as light as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you. • Shut down your Service...
... for 1 hour before turning it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to installed PC Cards, ...make the computer as light as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you. • Shut down your Service...
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.... • Find out what type of electrical outlets are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. •...
.... • Find out what type of electrical outlets are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. •...
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... conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight...
... conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight...
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...boot. APR - and operating system-independent. battery life span - BIOS - A program (or utility) that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Unless you to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to a management console. bit - Bluetooth® wireless... Glossary 169 Glossary Terms in to compensate for lowlight and high-light environments. alternating current - The form of data interpreted by Dell to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AGP - ALS - A docking device that powers your computer...
...boot. APR - and operating system-independent. battery life span - BIOS - A program (or utility) that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Unless you to be used to operate portable computers when not connected to a management console. bit - Bluetooth® wireless... Glossary 169 Glossary Terms in to compensate for lowlight and high-light environments. alternating current - The form of data interpreted by Dell to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AGP - ALS - A docking device that powers your computer...
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... 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67 A audio connectors, 22 audio device connecting, 50 enabling, 62 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing... helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
... 5-in-1 media memory card reader, 67 A audio connectors, 22 audio device connecting, 50 enabling, 62 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 24, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter, 40 removing, 43 replacing coin-cell battery, 124 storing... helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181