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... Keyboard Settings 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 Charging the...
... Keyboard Settings 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 Charging the...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ... 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12...
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended ... 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 12...
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...computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is running on page 41. About Your Computer 17 See... "Power Management Modes" on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is flashing. If the computer is critically low...
...computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is running on page 41. About Your Computer 17 See... "Power Management Modes" on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is flashing. If the computer is critically low...
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... installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. Stores software and data. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 84. O P T I N G S C ..." on page 114. F A N - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 111. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive...
... installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. Stores software and data. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 84. O P T I N G S C ..." on page 114. F A N - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 111. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive...
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...UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter ...surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners ...
...UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter ...surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners ...
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...video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that is running on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the brightness..., the image may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and...
...video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that is running on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the keyboard. You can conserve power by setting the brightness..., the image may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer or docking device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button and...
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.... QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Microsoft®...
.... QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 Microsoft®...
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... the computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Using a Battery 39 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you when...
... the computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Using a Battery 39 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you when...
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... or chemical burn. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by the number of "charged...
... or chemical burn. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by the number of "charged...
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... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is in Dell QuickSet. These options can also be set to an electrical outlet. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode... conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer...
... NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is in Dell QuickSet. These options can also be set to an electrical outlet. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode... conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer...
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... power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Close the display. - To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching... exits hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Close the display. - To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching... exits hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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... Options Properties to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with your Dell™ computer; Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the taskbar. When you connect the computer to...in approximately 1 hour with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If the battery is hot from being in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only with the computer turned off ...
... Options Properties to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with your Dell™ computer; Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the taskbar. When you connect the computer to...in approximately 1 hour with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If the battery is hot from being in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only with the computer turned off ...
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... came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the...
... came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the...
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...by entering the system setup program. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system board... click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to open . The operating system cannot find the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND ...
...by entering the system setup program. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to charge the battery. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system board... click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to open . The operating system cannot find the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. M E M O R Y O D D / E V E N L O G I C F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND ...
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... Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Contact Dell. Solving Problems 89 TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
... Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Contact Dell. Solving Problems 89 TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. The reserve battery that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety...
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... in the main window: • No card detected - Double-click the icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I T Y - If your ExpressCard is not activated, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The battery charge may need to turn on page 13. C H E C K N E T W O R K C O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U...within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile ...
... in the main window: • No card detected - Double-click the icon to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I T Y - If your ExpressCard is not activated, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The battery charge may need to turn on page 13. C H E C K N E T W O R K C O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U...within the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN]) NOTE: The Dell Mobile ...
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...R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Use of the 90-W AC adapter may choose to charge. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 95 See "Contacting Dell" on page 114). If the battery temperature is too hot to use the 65-W AC adapter; Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer... battery. Ensure that the electrical outlet is on. Contact Dell. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light...
...R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Use of the 90-W AC adapter may choose to charge. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Solving Problems 95 See "Contacting Dell" on page 114). If the battery temperature is too hot to use the 65-W AC adapter; Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer... battery. Ensure that the electrical outlet is on. Contact Dell. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light...
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... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the display. 98 Solving Problems CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support... WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
... Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to the display. 98 Solving Problems CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support... WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Search for damage, and firmly reconnect the cable.
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..., and then lift the battery from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help... ensure your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of cable, press in the Product Information...
..., and then lift the battery from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help... ensure your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of cable, press in the Product Information...
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... optical-drive security screw. 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay.
... optical-drive security screw. 3 Insert a scribe into the notch and push it to the side to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay.