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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 16 Removing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 19 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media . . . . 20 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 20 Index 23 Contents 3
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... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display...
... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display...
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... warranty document that shipped with your User's Guide.) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options...
... warranty document that shipped with your User's Guide.) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options...
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... about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that you when the battery charge is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use a battery from children. See "Configuring Power Management Settings...Do not use to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to ...
... about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that you when the battery charge is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use a battery from children. See "Configuring Power Management Settings...Do not use to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. You can also set power management options to ...
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... button on . If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of both batteries is in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of...
... button on . If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of both batteries is in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of...
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...necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. For information about 1 hour and to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is hot from the bay. 16 ...Quick Reference Guide Disconnect the computer from the computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media...
...necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. For information about 1 hour and to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is hot from the bay. 16 ...Quick Reference Guide Disconnect the computer from the computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media...
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... the safety instructions in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow ... time. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Quick Reference Guide 17 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 16) before...
... the safety instructions in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in this section, follow ... time. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Quick Reference Guide 17 If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on page 16) before...
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... B battery charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17-18 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics...Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 L labels Microsoft ...
... B battery charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CD Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17-18 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics...Product Information Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 5 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media Dell Diagnostics, 19 DVD Drivers and Utilities, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 L labels Microsoft ...
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... Media 28 Microsoft Windows Vista 29 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 30 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Charge Gauge 32 Low-Battery Warning 33 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 34 Standby and Sleep Mode 34 Contents 3
... Media 28 Microsoft Windows Vista 29 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 30 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Charge Gauge 32 Low-Battery Warning 33 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 34 Standby and Sleep Mode 34 Contents 3
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Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 37 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 Keyboard Illumination 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key...
Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 37 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 Keyboard Illumination 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key...
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...Computer 115 Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 120 Coin-Cell Battery 122 Memory 122 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 132 Hard ...Drive 132 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Media Bay 135 Removing Media Bay Devices 135 FCM (Flash Cache Module) Card 135 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 139 Contents 9
...Computer 115 Before Working Inside Your Computer 116 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 120 Coin-Cell Battery 122 Memory 122 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 127 Mobile Broadband Card 129 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 132 Hard ...Drive 132 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 134 Media Bay 135 Removing Media Bay Devices 135 FCM (Flash Cache Module) Card 135 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 139 Contents 9
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... ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). Solid green: The battery is low. - If the computer is running on the computer and blinks when the computer is an... Keyboard" on page 20 for more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. M U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Keeps the display closed. See "wireless switch" on page 39. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is in a power management mode. D I S P L ...
... ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). Solid green: The battery is low. - If the computer is running on the computer and blinks when the computer is an... Keyboard" on page 20 for more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. M U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Keeps the display closed. See "wireless switch" on page 39. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is in a power management mode. D I S P L ...
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...3 USB connectors (2) 4 USB port cover M E D I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Protects the USB connectors. Press the latch release to appear. About Your Computer 21... modem or network adapter. Stores software and data. U S B P O R T C O V ER - H A R D D R I V E - PC CA R D S L O T - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in the media bay.
...3 USB connectors (2) 4 USB port cover M E D I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Protects the USB connectors. Press the latch release to appear. About Your Computer 21... modem or network adapter. Stores software and data. U S B P O R T C O V ER - H A R D D R I V E - PC CA R D S L O T - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in the media bay.
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... to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 31). Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 36 for more information. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector...
... to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 31). Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 docking-device connector 6 air vents 7 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 36 for more information. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector...
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..., see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. One battery is fully charged. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35).
..., see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. One battery is fully charged. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35).
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... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Charge Gauge By either...
... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Charge Gauge By either...
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...in the media bay. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. You can also ...be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the taskbar, and click Help. Using a Battery 33 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ...
...in the media bay. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. You can also ...be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the taskbar, and click Help. Using a Battery 33 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ...
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...hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery For information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, search for the keyword hibernate in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then...or touching the touch pad or track stick. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may lose data. When the computer exits standby...
...hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery For information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, search for the keyword hibernate in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then...or touching the touch pad or track stick. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may lose data. When the computer exits standby...
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... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer ...is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties...
... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer ...is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties...
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... from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer...
... from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer...