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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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... to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures...
... to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures...
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...; portable computer with your computer. 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 Properties" in your new computer to an electrical outlet the...
...; portable computer with your computer. 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 Properties" in your new computer to an electrical outlet the...
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... applications. • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is recommended that you may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to display the QuickSet...
... applications. • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is recommended that you may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to display the QuickSet...
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...the icon on the battery as described below and by the number of times it is , a battery can show a status of its charge remaining, four of the charge capacity remains, and you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more... than 60 percent of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or...
...the icon on the battery as described below and by the number of times it is , a battery can show a status of its charge remaining, four of the charge capacity remains, and you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more... than 60 percent of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or...
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... circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the ... Guide for information about resolving problems with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a battery, see "Media Bay" in your User's Guide. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your...
... circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the ... Guide for information about resolving problems with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a battery, see "Media Bay" in your User's Guide. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your...
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...If you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the safety instructions in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or ... F - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you store your computer. Then restart your computer for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you begin any of time. Quick Reference Guide 17
...If you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery tab To replace the battery, follow the safety instructions in reverse order. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or ... F - Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you store your computer. Then restart your computer for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you begin any of time. Quick Reference Guide 17
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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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...well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless...: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the volume. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - M U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to adjust the volume. For more ...
...well as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is enabled. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless...: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the volume. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to charge the battery). NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - M U T E B U T T O N - -Press this button to adjust the volume. For more ...
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...PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Stores software and data. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Press the latch release to appear. About Your Computer 21 D E ... R T C O V ER - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the system setup program. H A R D D R I V E - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to eject any device installed...
...PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Stores software and data. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). Press the latch release to appear. About Your Computer 21 D E ... R T C O V ER - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the system setup program. H A R D D R I V E - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to eject any device installed...
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.... Lets you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 31). See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 122). M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - Covers the compartment that came with your computer to...
.... Lets you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 31). See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 122). M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - Covers the compartment that came with your computer to...
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... settings. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. 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 fully charged. One battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Because the...
... settings. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. 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 fully charged. One battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. NOTE: Because the...
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...-ion battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. After hundreds of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Misuse of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet...
...-ion battery. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. After hundreds of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Misuse of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet...
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...battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. See "Charge Gauge" on page 32 for long periods of both batteries...See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for at a critically low level. Using a Battery 33 For example, if the battery has 80 percent of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Then...
...battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. See "Charge Gauge" on page 32 for long periods of both batteries...See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for at a critically low level. Using a Battery 33 For example, if the battery has 80 percent of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Then...
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...may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track... stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet ...
...may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track... stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet ...
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...Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when 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. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery... Options. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. NOTE: Some PC Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. For more information ...
...Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when 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. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery... Options. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. NOTE: Some PC Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. For more information ...
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... the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external...
... the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external...