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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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...Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: ... exit a power management mode. If the computer is connected 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 when the computer reads or writes data....
...Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: ... exit a power management mode. If the computer is connected 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 when the computer reads or writes data....
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... computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. F A N - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. D R I V E L O C K I C A L - Releases the battery from overheating. 24 About Your Computer M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. H A R D D R I V E -... "Optical Drive" on page 114. Stores software and data. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 84. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 43. Bottom View 12...
... computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. F A N - See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. D R I V E L O C K I C A L - Releases the battery from overheating. 24 About Your Computer M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. H A R D D R I V E -... "Optical Drive" on page 114. Stores software and data. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 84. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 43. Bottom View 12...
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...protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is ...Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do...
...protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is ...Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do...
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...not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an ...external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on battery power, you try to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Press to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button...
...not change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with an ...external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on battery power, you try to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Press to the closest supported values. 1 Click the Start button...
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Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. To access the Help and Support ...
Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. To access the Help and Support ...
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.... You can hold a charge) decreases over time. The battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can check ...(See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is fully charged. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings,...
.... You can hold a charge) decreases over time. The battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can check ...(See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is fully charged. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings,...
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... not dispose of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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 times it is connected to...
... not dispose of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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 times it is connected to...
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... lights appear, less than 80 percent of time. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for more information on using the charge gauge, press...
... lights appear, less than 80 percent of time. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for more information on using the charge gauge, press...
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... critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the...
... critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the...
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... Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on . Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with your Dell™ computer; Disconnect the computer from Dell. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the...
... Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on . Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with your Dell™ computer; Disconnect the computer from Dell. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the...
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... came with your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions...
... came with your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions...
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... is your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 114). Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be faulty or improperly seated. SHUTDOWN ... If the problem persists, try to open the program that you want to charge the battery. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. Contact Dell. SECTOR NOT FOUND - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Close all windows and open is ...
... is your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on page 114). Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. You may be faulty or improperly seated. SHUTDOWN ... If the problem persists, try to open the program that you want to charge the battery. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Run the Windows error-checking utility to use. Contact Dell. SECTOR NOT FOUND - NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Close all windows and open is ...
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...may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Contact Dell. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 ... may be loose. Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 133....
...may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Contact Dell. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 ... may be loose. Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 133. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 133....
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...-click the icon to launch the utility. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - When the power light is not a Dell-branded card, see "Power Management Modes" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you can hold a charge) decreases over the icon... in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your card. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your plan coverage and supported...
...-click the icon to launch the utility. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - When the power light is not a Dell-branded card, see "Power Management Modes" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you can hold a charge) decreases over the icon... in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to verify your WWAN service - If your card. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your plan coverage and supported...
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... as a lamp. Connect the computer to room temperature. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems 95 CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - See "Power Management Modes" on page 133. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell. 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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - you need technical...
... as a lamp. Connect the computer to room temperature. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems 95 CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - See "Power Management Modes" on page 133. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell. 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 - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - you need technical...
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..."Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If the display is recommended that you are using a battery to the display. 98 Solving Problems Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is blank NOTE: If you attach an ... Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other...
..."Windows Help and Support Center" on the computer. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - If the display is recommended that you are using a battery to the display. 98 Solving Problems Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is blank NOTE: If you attach an ... Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. CHECK THE BATTERY - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other...
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... latch release on your computer. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to help protect your computer from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your ...cover from the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from potential damage and to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this particular Dell computer. Damage due to help ensure your own personal safety. Some cables have a connector with care...
... latch release on your computer. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to help protect your computer from the battery bay before you service the computer. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your ...cover from the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from potential damage and to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this particular Dell computer. Damage due to help ensure your own personal safety. Some cables have a connector with care...
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See "Optical Drive" on page 112). Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...
See "Optical Drive" on page 112). Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any of the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 111 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the ...