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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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... networking, press . If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is running on when wireless networking is critically low. P O W E R...LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is optional and may not be available on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." K E Y B O A R D - For information on ...
... networking, press . If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is running on when wireless networking is critically low. P O W E R...LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is optional and may not be available on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." K E Y B O A R D - For information on ...
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... replacing the Mini PCI card, see "CD/DVD Drive." For more information, see "Hard Drive." Stores software and data. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - F A N - For more information, see "Using a Battery." B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Memory...
... replacing the Mini PCI card, see "CD/DVD Drive." For more information, see "Hard Drive." Stores software and data. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R - F A N - For more information, see "Using a Battery." B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Memory...
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... surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to connected...the printer driver if necessary. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Most surge ...
... surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to connected...the printer driver if necessary. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Most surge ...
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...icon in the taskbar to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest...only (not on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the screen. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar... 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 25 You can...
...icon in the taskbar to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest...only (not on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the screen. NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar... 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 25 You can...
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... display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. The battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
... display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with household waste. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. The battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
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.... A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer is approximately 90 percent depleted.
.... A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer is approximately 90 percent depleted.
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...predetermined period of the following methods: - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. You cannot... make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to a reserved area on conserving battery power. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in standby mode, it was in before entering ...
...predetermined period of the following methods: - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. You cannot... make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to a reserved area on conserving battery power. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in standby mode, it was in before entering ...
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... key or touching the touch pad. Press . NOTE: On the What is Power Management? Enter standby mode. - Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery screen, you can : • Set the standby-mode password option. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will ...also does not appear again. • Depending on how 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. Press the power button. - The first two screens of the ...
... key or touching the touch pad. Press . NOTE: On the What is Power Management? Enter standby mode. - Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery screen, you can : • Set the standby-mode password option. • Enable or disable hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will ...also does not appear again. • Depending on how 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. Press the power button. - The first two screens of the ...
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...down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity...Disabled power scheme to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you create, but the brightness level on battery power. Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your computer is...
...down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and wireless activity...Disabled power scheme to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you create, but the brightness level on battery power. Selecting a Power Scheme NOTE: The Network Disabled power scheme disables your internal network and wireless activity when your computer is...
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... each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. Enter hibernate mode. - You do not need to make any further adjustments to maximize battery power. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the power scheme... you can set the performance level. It is recommended that you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance...
... each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. Enter hibernate mode. - You do not need to make any further adjustments to maximize battery power. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the power scheme... you can set the performance level. It is recommended that you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance...
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... mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to an electrical outlet. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Charging the Battery When you press the power button: - Choose no action. - Choose no action. - Choose no action. - Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. ...mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from the corresponding drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - To program these functions, click...
... mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to an electrical outlet. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Charging the Battery When you press the power button: - Choose no action. - Choose no action. - Choose no action. - Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. ...mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from the corresponding drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - To program these functions, click...
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... bottom of fire or explosion. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. The battery is too hot to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green...
... bottom of fire or explosion. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. The battery is too hot to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green...
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A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
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...DAY CLOCK STOPPED - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - You may require recharging. If a large number of charge.... Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Run the ...
...DAY CLOCK STOPPED - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - You may require recharging. If a large number of charge.... Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. See "Dell Diagnostics." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program. Run the ...
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... CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - If the power light is blinking, the computer is firmly inserted into the connector. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network ...battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your network settings are correct and that the network is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L 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 - Contact Dell...
... CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - If the power light is blinking, the computer is firmly inserted into the connector. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - C HECK T H E NETWORK C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Replace the network ...battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Network Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of your network settings are correct and that the network is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L 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 - Contact Dell...
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... up. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will cause you begin any of the...
... up. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will cause you begin any of the...
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Connect ... 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 V E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Press and the up- R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Check the AC adapter cable connections. Search for the keyword...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . CHECK THE BATTERY - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Connect ... 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 V E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Press and the up- R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I T O R - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities." Check the AC adapter cable connections. Search for the keyword...
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...mounting bracket. See "Turning Off Your Computer." NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 5 Remove the battery. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting... service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer. if you pull connectors apart, ...
...mounting bracket. See "Turning Off Your Computer." NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you service the computer. 5 Remove the battery. Some cables have a connector with care. Also, before you connect a cable, ensure that both connectors are disconnecting... service technician should perform repairs on the locking tabs before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer. if you pull connectors apart, ...
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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 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. CAUTION: Before you ... in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Memory You can increase your computer memory by your...
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 Install only memory modules that are covered under your computer. CAUTION: Before you ... in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Memory You can increase your computer memory by your...