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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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...never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS... on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. About Your Computer 17 Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off...
...never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS... on the computer or to enter or exit a power management mode. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. About Your Computer 17 Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off...
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... modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. Provides information on page 114. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from...
... modules. The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. Provides information on page 114. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from...
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...other devices, such as a printer, to ensure that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are designed to ... protectors offer network adapter protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not...
...other devices, such as a printer, to ensure that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are designed to ... protectors offer network adapter protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not...
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... on page 40) before you use a battery from Dell. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with a compatible...
... on page 40) before you use a battery from Dell. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is used, you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with a compatible...
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... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice...
... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice...
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... If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for ...more information on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by...
... If no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for ...more information on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by...
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...your computer. or • Depending on how you set the options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to exit hibernate mode. Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard...You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad.
...your computer. or • Depending on how you set the options on page 66), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to exit hibernate mode. Close the display. - Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard...You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad.
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... Management Wizard, double-click the icon in the taskbar. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on the area corresponding to the information that you...
... Management Wizard, double-click the icon in the taskbar. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on the area corresponding to the information that you...
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... the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. 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 ...
... the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. 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 ...
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... be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 112). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A memory module may be corrupted. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 133. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may be...
... be faulty or improperly seated. A chip on page 112). See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. A memory module may be corrupted. N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S O U R C E S . SECTOR NOT FOUND - The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 133. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The computer cannot find a specific track on the system board may be...
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... listed. TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I B L E . X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - If the problem persists, contact Dell. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set...
... listed. TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I B L E . X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not match the system clock. P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I C E - If the problem persists, contact Dell. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Set...
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...Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that the network is in the notification area to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is functioning. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge...the lower-right corner of your network settings are available through the Windows Help and Support Center. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. You can connect to verify that your computer. 94 Solving...
...Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide and the Mobile Broadband ExpressCard user's guide are correct and that the network is in the notification area to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is functioning. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge...the lower-right corner of your network settings are available through the Windows Help and Support Center. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. You can connect to verify that your computer. 94 Solving...
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... the electrical outlet is designed to the printer and the computer. Connect the computer to charge. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of time required to room temperature. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER...
... the electrical outlet is designed to the printer and the computer. Connect the computer to charge. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of time required to room temperature. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Contact Dell. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 - ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER...
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...13. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working by testing it . To... on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using a program that the electrical outlet is on. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that requires a higher resolution than your computer. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Bypass power protection devices, power ...
...13. If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working by testing it . To... on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet using a program that the electrical outlet is on. CHECK THE BATTERY - Ensure that requires a higher resolution than your computer. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I V E R - Bypass power protection devices, power ...
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...• To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with... you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft®...
...• To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any cables attached to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with... you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft®...
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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 are asked to turn on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance... 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 traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the computer if it is permitted....
...wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43) to maximize battery operating time. • If you are asked to turn on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance... 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 traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the computer if it is permitted....
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See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active ...) 49 mm (1.93 inches) (6 cell) 24 mm (0.94 inch) 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position...
See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on page 94. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91 (Japan) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 73.0-mm (2.9-inch) sensor-active ...) 49 mm (1.93 inches) (6 cell) 24 mm (0.94 inch) 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) 0.48 kg (1.06 lb) (9 cell) 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 2 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position...
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... standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. boot sequence - The form of the devices from which a portable computer battery is designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ALS... change them. A rechargeable internal power source used for lowlight and high-light environments. The length of data interpreted by Dell to provide increased protection in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included ...
... standard for short-range (9 m [29 feet]) networking devices that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. boot sequence - The form of the devices from which a portable computer battery is designed to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. ALS... change them. A rechargeable internal power source used for lowlight and high-light environments. The length of data interpreted by Dell to provide increased protection in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included ...
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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 ...
