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...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
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... may not be available on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power button to turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The... battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. NOTE: Wireless networking is enabled. A Tour of pressing the power button. If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management...
... may not be available on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power button to turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The... battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. NOTE: Wireless networking is enabled. A Tour of pressing the power button. If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management...
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... "Wireless Mini PCI Card." B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H L O C K - Covers the processor and thermal module. Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C O V E R - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. When...
... "Wireless Mini PCI Card." B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H L O C K - Covers the processor and thermal module. Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C O V E R - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. When...
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...occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the electrical outlet. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. Line ...or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical...
...occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the electrical outlet. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. Line ...or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the monitor does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on battery power, you attach to your computer is enabled, press the following keys to adjust brightness: • Press and the up - Right-click the... down-arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display.
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the monitor does not change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on battery power, you attach to your computer is enabled, press the following keys to adjust brightness: • Press and the up - Right-click the... down-arrow key to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display.
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... for advice on operating conditions. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. One battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. The battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode NOTE...
... for advice on operating conditions. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. One battery is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. The battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode NOTE...
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... QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Battery Meter window: The computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is used and recharged. • Place... the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is running on battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in...
... QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Battery Meter window: The computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is used and recharged. • Place... the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is running on battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in...
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... of inactivity (a time-out). Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you press the power ... Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - See "Power Management Wizard." NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on the Advanced tab. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose ...
... of inactivity (a time-out). Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you press the power ... Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - See "Power Management Wizard." NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on the Advanced tab. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose ...
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... mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display...., use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to enter hibernate mode: - Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery From the screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. The computer may not...
... mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display...., use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to enter hibernate mode: - Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery From the screen you can select Do not show this option, the Welcome screen also does not appear again. The computer may not...
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... names of the screen. The Power Management Wizard also allows you to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. Using a Battery 35 Enter hibernate mode. - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. The... • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). If your computer is running on battery power. All QuickSet power schemes are listed separately for an action (Ask...
... names of the screen. The Power Management Wizard also allows you to associate the display brightness level with a power scheme. Using a Battery 35 Enter hibernate mode. - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. The... • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). If your computer is running on battery power. All QuickSet power schemes are listed separately for an action (Ask...
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... The Power schemes drop-down Windows and turn off the hard drive. Review the settings you select. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control...down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Power Options Properties The Power Options Properties window helps you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you have selected...
... The Power schemes drop-down Windows and turn off the hard drive. Review the settings you select. For more information on low-battery warnings, see "Windows Help and Support Center." To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control...down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Power Options Properties The Power Options Properties window helps you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you have selected...
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... will respond when you press the power button: - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 37 Enter standby mode. - Choose no action. - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - To program... these functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to do ). • ...
... will respond when you press the power button: - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 37 Enter standby mode. - Choose no action. - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - To program... these functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to do ). • ...
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... computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse...
... computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
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... A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The operating system cannot ...locate a sector on the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - See "Contacting Dell." The reserve battery that you want to open is running out of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and ...
... A chip on the hard drive. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. The operating system cannot ...locate a sector on the hard drive. SEEK ERROR - See "Contacting Dell." The reserve battery that you want to open is running out of sectors are defective, back up the data (if possible), and ...
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...I Z E D B Y W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I N D O W S - Contact Dell. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. The battery charge may need to turn on the computer. Solving Problems 67 Replace the network cable. Depending on how... S W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - See "Contacting Dell." When the power light is off, press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N...
...I Z E D B Y W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I N D O W S - Contact Dell. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. The battery charge may need to turn on the computer. Solving Problems 67 Replace the network cable. Depending on how... S W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - See "Contacting Dell." When the power light is off, press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of your network settings are correct and that the network cable is functioning. C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N...
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.... Connect the computer to the printer and the computer. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See "Contacting Dell." Ensure that the computer turns on. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Check...nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Ensure that the light is designed to use this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer...
.... Connect the computer to the printer and the computer. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. See "Contacting Dell." Ensure that the computer turns on. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Check...nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Ensure that the light is designed to use this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer...
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...H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If your computer is difficult to power your computer. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If... your computer supports, it . Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to...
...H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I T O R - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - If you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If your computer is difficult to power your computer. or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the computer. If... your computer supports, it . Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to read A D J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to...
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.... 5 Remove the battery. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is flat and clean... to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. a Slide the battery-bay latch release lock on the bottom of the computer ...
.... 5 Remove the battery. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer and all attached devices from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. Hold a card by its edges or by Dell is flat and clean... to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and then unplug it from their electrical outlets. a Slide the battery-bay latch release lock on the bottom of the computer ...
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... the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTE:... Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. If necessary, enter your password to ...
... the display. 9 The operating system automatically recognizes the device. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts Memory You can increase your computer memory by your computer. NOTE:... Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. If necessary, enter your password to ...