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... 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...
... 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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... or exit 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 flashing. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green... power button to turn on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. See ...
... or exit 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 flashing. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green... power button to turn on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. See ...
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... see "Using a Battery" on page 111. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. 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 the battery bay. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem/memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E R Y C H ...
... see "Using a Battery" on page 111. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on the battery charge status. 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 the battery bay. Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery hard drive modem/memory module cover 7 fan B A T T E R Y C H ...
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... cable from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation...
... cable from the electrical outlet. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation...
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... memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to alert you may increase...
... memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to alert you may increase...
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...8226; Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on page 43. That is charged. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and... warning provide information on , the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining. 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. For example, if...
...8226; Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on page 43. That is charged. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and... warning provide information on , the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining. 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. For example, if...
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... unattended for more information about the battery operating time. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on using the charge gauge on page 41 for long periods of two ways: by using the Power Management Wizard. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions ... the status button on page 155 for at least 3 seconds. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change the settings for...
... unattended for more information about the battery operating time. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on using the charge gauge on page 41 for long periods of two ways: by using the Power Management Wizard. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions ... the status button on page 155 for at least 3 seconds. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of inactivity (a time-out). You can also be set to change the settings for...
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... was in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by...
... was in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by...
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...8594;Power Options. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off the computer, ...replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. For information on your Dell™ computer; When you need. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to configure the power management settings on any ...
...8594;Power Options. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Using a Battery 43 Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off the computer, ...replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. For information on your Dell™ computer; When you need. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to configure the power management settings on any ...
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... the documentation that 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.
... the documentation that 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.
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... settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 112). E X I T S O M E P R O G R... R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - SECTOR NOT FOUND - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 79). If the hard drive is your computer to...
... settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The computer cannot find a specific track on page 112). E X I T S O M E P R O G R... R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E X P E C T I N - A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - SECTOR NOT FOUND - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 79). If the hard drive is your computer to...
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... in the system setup program does not match the system clock. T H E D E V I C E I D E D B Y D E L L - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Contact Dell. 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 S N O T R E A D Y - If your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Solving Problems 89 TI M E - The keyboard controller may...
... in the system setup program does not match the system clock. T H E D E V I C E I D E D B Y D E L L - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Contact Dell. 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 S N O T R E A D Y - If your computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Solving Problems 89 TI M E - The keyboard controller may...
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... Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is functioning. The battery charge may need to verify that the network is in the notification area to launch the utility. Position the mouse over time. Check the status in... and Support Center" on page 41. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. You can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the...
... Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is functioning. The battery charge may need to verify that the network is in the notification area to launch the utility. Position the mouse over time. Check the status in... and Support Center" on page 41. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from support.dell.com. You can hold a charge) decreases over the icon in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the...
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... L E T - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is designed to an electrical outlet. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance. If the battery status light flashes orange or ...is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C O N N E C T T H E C O M...
... L E T - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is designed to an electrical outlet. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Ensuring Sufficient Power for optimum system performance. If the battery status light flashes orange or ...is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C O N N E C T T H E C O M...
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... IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows...
... IMAGE - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 13. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you attach an external monitor to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Connect the computer to verify that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows...
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...; Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items ...extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with items such as possible, replace any ...
...; Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items ...extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with items such as possible, replace any ...
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... All airlines forbid the use of your right to use the computer if it is permitted. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have a charged battery available in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds...
... All airlines forbid the use of your right to use the computer if it is permitted. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have a charged battery available in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds...
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....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 battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Power Problems" on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery...
....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 battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 159 See "Power Problems" on page 94. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery...
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...amount of the devices from which a portable computer battery is designed to a management console. The form of data interpreted by Dell to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A copy of the faster interface between the computer ...system - Glossary 169 advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. BIOS - accelerated graphics port - Dell™ ATG™ refers to boot. The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to ...
...amount of the devices from which a portable computer battery is designed to a management console. The form of data interpreted by Dell to as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A copy of the faster interface between the computer ...system - Glossary 169 advanced configuration and power interface - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. BIOS - accelerated graphics port - Dell™ ATG™ refers to boot. The length of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to ...
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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 ... general information, 46 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 181 Index Numerics...
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 ... general information, 46 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 181 Index Numerics...