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... Key Combinations 37 Adjusting 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...
... Key Combinations 37 Adjusting 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...
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...If the computer is running on steadily or blinks 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 in a power management mode. POWER BUTTON Press the power ... data. About Your Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing.
...If the computer is running on steadily or blinks 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 in a power management mode. POWER BUTTON Press the power ... data. About Your Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing.
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... "Memory" on page 111. O P T I C A L - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on the battery charge status. 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 -
... "Memory" on page 111. O P T I C A L - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 114. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on the battery charge status. 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 -
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... wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. ...by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect ...
... wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. ...by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. When lightning occurs in your area, disconnect ...
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... an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. Do not use the computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new...
... an electrical outlet the first time you connect your computer. Do not use the computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new...
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... charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery...
... charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery...
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... icon in the taskbar, and click Help. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information about the battery operating time. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the...Wizard. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for long periods of time. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for more information ...
... icon in the taskbar, and click Help. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information about the battery operating time. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the...Wizard. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for long periods of time. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for more information ...
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Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, ... conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and...
Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, ... conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and...
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...;Power Options. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 94. The battery is hot from the computer. Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
...;Power Options. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 94. The battery is hot from the computer. Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
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...a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom 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 an extended period of time. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in reverse order. See the documentation that came with your computer for ...
...a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom 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 an extended period of time. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in reverse order. See the documentation that came with your computer for ...
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...E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the..., R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The program that you are trying to use. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. The optional ROM apparently failed. You may be faulty or improperly seated. Close all windows and open the program that you want to charge the battery. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. You have a defective...
...E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory" on page 79). System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the..., R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N G V A L U E - The program that you are trying to use. See "Contacting Dell" on page 163. The optional ROM apparently failed. You may be faulty or improperly seated. Close all windows and open the program that you want to charge the battery. See "Using the System Setup Program" on page 133. You have a defective...
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... Area Network [WWAN])" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - Contact Dell. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning. Run the...
... Area Network [WWAN])" on the system board may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - Contact Dell. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. IEEE 1394 Device Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning. Run the...
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... to exit standby mode. The battery charge may need to the network. Double-click the icon to turn on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of your cellular service provider 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...
... to exit standby mode. The battery charge may need to the network. Double-click the icon to turn on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is in the taskbar, at the lower-right corner of your cellular service provider 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...
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... Dell. NOTE: If you begin any of time required to the printer and the computer. Solving Problems 95 Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. CHECK THE BATTERY ... device, such as a lamp. 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. 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 - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Connect the computer to verify...
... Dell. NOTE: If you begin any of time required to the printer and the computer. Solving Problems 95 Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge. CHECK THE BATTERY ... device, such as a lamp. 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. 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 - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Connect the computer to verify...
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... as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you attach an external monitor to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 13. Search for damage, and firmly ... computer. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using a battery to your computer is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 100. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U ...
... as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you attach an external monitor to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on page 13. Search for damage, and firmly ... computer. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using a battery to your computer is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 100. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H PAD D R I C A L O U ...
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...sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you plan to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in a safe place. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to installed... PC Cards, and remove any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any spare batteries that it offers coded identification ...
...sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you plan to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in a safe place. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to installed... PC Cards, and remove any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any spare batteries that it offers coded identification ...
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... wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43) to maximize battery operating time. • If you will visit, and have it is company-owned-to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs...baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you are asked to turn on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it...
... wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43) to maximize battery operating time. • If you will visit, and have it is company-owned-to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs...baggage. • Consider disabling wireless activity on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you are asked to turn on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it...
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... (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. 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...
... (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on page 94. 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...
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...; Windows® operating systems to the computer. ASF - battery life span - bit - A power management specification that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. ambient light sensor - A program ...designed to be platform- As a precaution, back up the data files from which a portable computer battery is designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your hard drive regularly. BIOS - Bluetooth® wireless technology - ACPI - Dell...
...; Windows® operating systems to the computer. ASF - battery life span - bit - A power management specification that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. ambient light sensor - A program ...designed to be platform- As a precaution, back up the data files from which a portable computer battery is designed to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your hard drive regularly. BIOS - Bluetooth® wireless technology - ACPI - Dell...
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... 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, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66,...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 ...
... 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, 44 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 65 removing, 66,...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 ...