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... 20 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Power Protection Devices 24 Surge Protectors 24 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible...
... 20 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 21 Setting Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a USB Printer 23 Power Protection Devices 24 Surge Protectors 24 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible...
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...Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30... 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 Battery 37 Replacing the Battery ...
...Keypad 27 Key Combinations 28 System Functions 28 CD or DVD Tray 28 Display Functions 28 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 28 Power Management 28 Speaker Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30... 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 Battery 37 Replacing the Battery ...
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10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ...; Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 69 No sound from integrated speakers 69 No sound...
10 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 55 Drive Problems 58 CD and DVD drive problems 58 Hard drive problems 59 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 59 Error Messages 60 Keyboard ...; Windows® operating system 65 A solid blue screen appears 65 Other software problems 66 Memory Problems 66 Network Problems 67 ExpressCard Problems 67 Power Problems 67 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 68 Printer Problems 68 Scanner Problems 69 Sound and Speaker Problems 69 No sound from integrated speakers 69 No sound...
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A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
A Tour of Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 4 10 9 5 6 8 7 1 display latch release 5 touch pad 2 display latches (2) 6 touch pad buttons 3 display 7 speakers 4 keyboard status lights 8 device status lights 9 keyboard 10 power button A Tour of Your Computer 11
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...available on your computer through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the ...is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged...
...available on your computer through the Start menu instead of Your Computer 13 If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations." NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the ...is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. To enable or disable wireless networking, press . A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is enabled. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged...
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... the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase,... cable from overheating. Back View 1 AC adapter connector 2 air vent 1 2 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR - The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the...
... the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase,... cable from overheating. Back View 1 AC adapter connector 2 air vent 1 2 AC ADAPTER CONNECTOR - The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. The computer uses fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the...
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...computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer... appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the surge protector documentation for modem protection....
...computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on the computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer... appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the surge protector documentation for modem protection....
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...brightness setting for the display. Press to a preferred location. Right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only...the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on the monitor does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the...
...brightness setting for the display. Press to a preferred location. Right-click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only...the Brightness Meter appears, but the brightness level on the monitor does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the...
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... Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes." 28 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). The options... your computer. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on QuickSet, see...
... Networking) Enables and disables radios, including wireless networking. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes." 28 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. NOTE: Wireless networking is installed). The options... your computer. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is optional and may not be available on QuickSet, see...
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...on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with extreme care. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of your Dell computer. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: •...settings, operate your computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product ...
...on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with extreme care. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of your Dell computer. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: •...settings, operate your computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product ...
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... corrupting data, save your computer.The following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to an electrical outlet when possible because battery...your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in the taskbar, and click Help. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the ...
... corrupting data, save your computer.The following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to an electrical outlet when possible because battery...your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following icons appear in the taskbar, and click Help. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the ...
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..., and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer's power usage. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode. Press the... power button. - When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. You cannot make the computer exit ...
..., and then click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer's power usage. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering standby mode. Press the... power button. - When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. You cannot make the computer exit ...
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...Enter standby mode. - For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that follow Welcome and What is Power Management?-describe and define various power management options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can : • Set the standby-mode password option. • Enable or disable hibernate... mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. NOTE: On the What is not ...
...Enter standby mode. - For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that follow Welcome and What is Power Management?-describe and define various power management options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can : • Set the standby-mode password option. • Enable or disable hibernate... mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. NOTE: On the What is not ...
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... your computer is running on battery or connected to use of the screen. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The power settings for each scheme are listed separately for an action (Ask me what to do ). •...
... your computer is running on battery or connected to use of the screen. The Selecting a Power Scheme screen allows you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The power settings for each scheme are listed separately for an action (Ask me what to do ). •...
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... Choose no action. - From the screen, you can: • Select whether the alarm will notify you by sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to notify you. • Select how the computer will respond when the alarm notifies you with a message when... window helps you can set the performance level. Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you receive your computer. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are ...
... Choose no action. - From the screen, you can: • Select whether the alarm will notify you by sound or text. • Adjust the power level at which you want the alarm to notify you. • Select how the computer will respond when the alarm notifies you with a message when... window helps you can set the performance level. Windows XP controls the performance level of the processor depending on the power scheme you receive your computer. Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are ...
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...charge. If the battery is connected to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you connect the computer to : • Set power icon and standby mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a...temperature. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to...
...charge. If the battery is connected to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you connect the computer to : • Set power icon and standby mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a...temperature. Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you press the power button: - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to...
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... computer away from the battery. 4 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from the computer. Disconnect the computer from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To... adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a battery, see "Power Problems." For more information about resolving problems with your computer.
... computer away from the battery. 4 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from the computer. Disconnect the computer from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To... adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a battery, see "Power Problems." For more information about resolving problems with your computer.
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...wireless activity indicator on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon... Double-click the Wizard. For more information, see "Power Management Wizard." • Adjust the size of the QuickSet program installed on your computer. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you set...
...wireless activity indicator on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Dell™ QuickSet Features 53 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon... Double-click the Wizard. For more information, see "Power Management Wizard." • Adjust the size of the QuickSet program installed on your computer. Dell QuickSet is activated from the icon on the taskbar and functions differently when you set...
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... instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you begin any of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. See "Contacting Dell." 1 Shut down your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
... instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you begin any of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. See "Contacting Dell." 1 Shut down your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately.
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...writing. C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I S C - See the help files for and remove viruses. See "Dell Diagnostics." TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S - For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes." R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G T O A C D / D V D - Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. The CD/DVD-RW... occurs. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for your CD ...
...writing. C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I S C - See the help files for and remove viruses. See "Dell Diagnostics." TU R N O F F S T A N D B Y M O D E I N W I N D O W S B E F O R E W R I T I C S - For information on standby mode, see "Power Management Modes." R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I N G T O A C D / D V D - Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. The CD/DVD-RW... occurs. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to check for your CD ...