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... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 44 4 Contents
... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 44 4 Contents
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...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 Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 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...
...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 Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 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...
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...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - F A N - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 84. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - 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... modem and the memory modules. Provides information on page 43. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 114. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page ...
...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - F A N - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 84. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - 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... modem and the memory modules. Provides information on page 43. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 114. For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page ...
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... graphics applications • Running the computer in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the...
... graphics applications • Running the computer in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the...
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... the display, or press . See "Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for more information on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins... By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in good condition, and more information about accessing QuickSet...
... the display, or press . See "Power Management Modes" on the battery charge gauge for more information on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins... By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in good condition, and more information about accessing QuickSet...
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.... NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click...
.... NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click...
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...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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off... battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that 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,...
...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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off... battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that 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,...
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... "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to charge the battery. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/...and Support Center" on page 112). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 13. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 79). See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions...
... "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the program you want to charge the battery. Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/...and Support Center" on page 112). Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Hard Drive" on page 13. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 79). See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. See the Windows Help and Support Center for installation instructions...
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...persists, contact Dell. TI M E - The battery is listed. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page...T I C E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. Insert a disk into the connector. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I D E D B Y D E L L - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
...persists, contact Dell. TI M E - The battery is listed. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on page...T I C E - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may require recharging. Insert a disk into the connector. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I D E D B Y D E L L - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
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...; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and all attached devices from the computer. As you pull...the cable. Damage due to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your own personal safety. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your warranty. NOTE: To avoid damage to the system board, you service the computer. NOTICE: To help ensure your...
...; Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you begin any of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and all attached devices from the computer. As you pull...the cable. Damage due to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your own personal safety. Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your warranty. NOTE: To avoid damage to the system board, you service the computer. NOTICE: To help ensure your...
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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 bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards ... and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 See "Optical Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button to release the drive from the optical drive bay.
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 bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards ... and turn the computer upside down on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and Replacing Parts 111 See "Optical Drive" on page 111. 6 Press the power button to release the drive from the optical drive bay.
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... the module and reinstall it . Forcing the cover to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may... in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into place. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. To confirm...
... the module and reinstall it . Forcing the cover to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may... in the module edge connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts b Slide the module firmly into place. See "Hard Drive" on page 112. 8 Turn on the computer. To confirm...
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...119 b Insert a scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTE: When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. c Ease the ...a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to lift the hinge...
...119 b Insert a scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge cover 2 scribe Keyboard CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTE: When replacing the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. c Ease the ...a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid damage to lift the hinge...
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... 4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on page 109. 2 Open the display. 3 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove... the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the keyboard connector. Be careful when removing and...
... 4 Remove the keyboard: a Remove the two screws at the top of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on page 109. 2 Open the display. 3 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove... the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the keyboard connector. Be careful when removing and...
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...prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Wireless Mini-Card If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect... the two antenna cables from the battery bay before replacing the two screws. See "Keyboard" on page 119. 4 If a...
...prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 Wireless Mini-Card If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect... the two antenna cables from the battery bay before replacing the two screws. See "Keyboard" on page 119. 4 If a...
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... 1 system board connector 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ... the side of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: ...unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts
... 1 system board connector 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions ... the side of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: ...unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts
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When you replace the battery, insert it into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin any of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Display CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the back). 4 Disconnect the antenna cables ... on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the display cable channel.
When you replace the battery, insert it into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin any of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 125 Display CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the back). 4 Disconnect the antenna cables ... on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the display cable channel.
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... so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the battery bay before you begin any of the compartment and snapping the card into place. 3 2 1 1 card door 2 cable 3 card Adding and Replacing Parts 127 If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it... in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 If you have not already removed the battery, do so now. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it is already...
... so that you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the battery bay before you begin any of the compartment and snapping the card into place. 3 2 1 1 card door 2 cable 3 card Adding and Replacing Parts 127 If you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, it... in "Before You Begin" on page 109. 2 If you have not already removed the battery, do so now. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the cable and then carefully insert it is already...
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...closed, extraneous items on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from hazards such as extreme... 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 . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional...
...closed, extraneous items on page 65. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from hazards such as extreme... 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 . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional...
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... problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs, 46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software..., 46 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
... problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs, 46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software..., 46 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