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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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.... About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or ... the computer is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: •...
.... About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on steadily or ... the computer is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: •...
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... page 43. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. O P T... more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 114. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 84. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 111. B A T T E R Y - 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...
... page 43. Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. O P T... more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 114. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 84. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 111. B A T T E R Y - 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...
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... all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and...
... all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and...
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... Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Depending on page 43 for your computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an...See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43.) NOTE: It is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on page 40) before you when the battery...
... Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Depending on page 43 for your computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an...See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43.) NOTE: It is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on page 40) before you when the battery...
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...cause personal injury or equipment damage. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or ...149°F). Keep the battery away from children. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon...
...cause personal injury or equipment damage. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or ...149°F). Keep the battery away from children. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon...
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... pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . These options can change when you when the battery charge is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off ... remains. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the Power Management Wizard. If the battery...
... pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . These options can change when you when the battery charge is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off ... remains. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on using the Power Management Wizard. If the battery...
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... documentation that came with your computer. For more information on the Advanced tab. Press the power button. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate mode. Press . NOTICE: You...
... documentation that came with your computer. For more information on the Advanced tab. Press the power button. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate mode. Press . NOTICE: You...
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... Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. If the...longer with your computer or being used in the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery ...
... Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. If the...longer with your computer or being used in the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery ...
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... instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time.
... instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time.
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... the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Contact Dell. You may be corrupted. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Connect your boot device, ensure that you are trying to charge the battery. SECTOR NOT FOUND - 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 -...Then immediately exit the program. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to use. The computer cannot find a specific track on...
... the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 114). Contact Dell. You may be corrupted. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. Connect your boot device, ensure that you are trying to charge the battery. SECTOR NOT FOUND - 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 -...Then immediately exit the program. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to use. The computer cannot find a specific track on...
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... ExpressCard manufacturer. The time or date stored in the Windows taskbar. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I B L E . See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. TI M E - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I S CRITICALLY LOW - If your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical...
... ExpressCard manufacturer. The time or date stored in the Windows taskbar. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I B L E . See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. TI M E - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I S CRITICALLY LOW - If your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical...
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...press the power button to the network. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your plan coverage and supported ... 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 T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in standby mode-press the power button to verify that the network is functioning. A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I T Y - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT...
...press the power button to the network. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your plan coverage and supported ... 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 T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. You can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in standby mode-press the power button to verify that the network is functioning. A C T I V A T E T H E M O B I T Y - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT...
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... printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. 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 - 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 - See "Power Management Modes" on page... 41. Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - See "Contacting Dell" on . Ensure that the computer turns on. Solving Problems 95 you may choose to use the...
... printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. 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 - 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 - See "Power Management Modes" on page... 41. Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - See "Contacting Dell" on . Ensure that the computer turns on. Solving Problems 95 you may choose to use the...
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... requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - 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 V E R - If your computer is recommended that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...
... requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - 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 V E R - If your computer is recommended that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the...
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... from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any extended PC Cards. Packing the ... carrying case to carry with you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you . ...
... from the computer or carrying case • Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any extended PC Cards. Packing the ... carrying case to carry with you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you . ...
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... computer as a merchandise passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your computer to maximize battery operating time.
... computer as a merchandise passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your computer to maximize battery operating time.
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See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle 9-cell "...-intensive conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 87 (U.S.
See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active area 42.9-mm (1.7-inch) rectangle 9-cell "...-intensive conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 87 (U.S.
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...allocated to the computer. AGP - APR - A copy of time (minutes or hours) that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. battery operating time - The length of a program or... computer. ACPI - The ALS detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to a management console. ASF - Dell™ ATG™ refers to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . B backup - battery - A program...
...allocated to the computer. AGP - APR - A copy of time (minutes or hours) that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. battery operating time - The length of a program or... computer. ACPI - The ALS detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to a management console. ASF - Dell™ ATG™ refers to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . B backup - battery - A program...
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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