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... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
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...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...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...
...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...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...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
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Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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... LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The ...battery charge is running on page 41. About Your Computer 17 Turns on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is critically low. If the computer is ...
... LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The ...battery charge is running on page 41. About Your Computer 17 Turns on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is critically low. If the computer is ...
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...the AC adapter with your computer. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR.... To help prevent damage to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 23 The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. CAUTION: ...
...the AC adapter with your computer. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ-11) To use the internal modem, connect the telephone line to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR.... To help prevent damage to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 23 The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the network connector. CAUTION: ...
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... to your printer. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection...Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB...
... to your printer. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection...Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB...
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... contain a battery that the device is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Setting Up Your Computer 31 Disconnect the network cable from the ... your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs ...
... contain a battery that the device is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Setting Up Your Computer 31 Disconnect the network cable from the ... your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. When lightning occurs ...
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... brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Before you change . You can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If ...
... brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. Before you change . You can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If ...
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and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 41. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using ...arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). Power Management Activates a power management mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and ...
and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 41. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). Enables and disables the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. 36 Using ...arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). Power Management Activates a power management mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and ...
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Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. This command functions ...
Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 QuickSet Key Combinations If QuickSet is connected to restore (maximize) all minimized windows. This command functions ...
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Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an...performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43.) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times. 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 ...
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an...performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43.) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times. 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 ...
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..., call your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the total battery charge. 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 page 43. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge. For instructions on accessing more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the...
..., call your computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the total battery charge. 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 page 43. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge. For instructions on accessing more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the...
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...the battery is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on conserving battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible... battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on page 43 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Each light represents incremental degradation. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is...
...the battery is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on page 155 for more information on conserving battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible... battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on page 43 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Each light represents incremental degradation. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is...
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... pad. 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. For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive...mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press the power button. - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your ...
... pad. 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. For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive...mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press the power button. - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your ...
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... the Start button→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance→Power Options. For information on any field in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged ...cables from being used in your computer or being in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on page 94. You can use a battery from Dell. When you like. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
... the Start button→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance→Power Options. For information on any field in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged ...cables from being used in your computer or being in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on page 94. You can use a battery from Dell. When you like. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
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... during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended 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 the...
... during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended 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 the...
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To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your computer is no power connected to a Network or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. Order Confirmation The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the...
To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your computer is no power connected to a Network or Broadband Modem" on the General tab. Order Confirmation The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your computer lists the...
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... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems 79 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. ...Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press...
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems 79 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on the computer. ...Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When the DELL™ logo appears, press...
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... does not indicate a defect in all programs before you write to check for information on page 102. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - ENSURE... drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your CD or DVD creation software. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for and remove viruses. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of data when writing. Click the Start button and...
... does not indicate a defect in all programs before you write to check for information on page 102. See "Cleaning Your Computer" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to a CD/DVD-RW drive CLOSE OTHER PROGRAMS - ENSURE... drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your CD or DVD creation software. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for and remove viruses. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of data when writing. Click the Start button and...