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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Quick Reference Guide
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... the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button 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. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
... the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button 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. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of...
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... about battery performance and usage, see "Using a Battery" on the system board. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to be available in all ports can significantly reduce battery life... not be used with your computer. With the use of the more information on page 12. For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with the D-Family D/...devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. Battery life and usage: Various batteries are available for the 1394 port...
... about battery performance and usage, see "Using a Battery" on the system board. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to be available in all ports can significantly reduce battery life... not be used with your computer. With the use of the more information on page 12. For information on obtaining optimal performance when using a docking device with the D-Family D/...devices: Your computer supports the Dell™ Media Base, the Dell D/Dock Expansion Station, and the Dell D/Port Advanced Port Replicator. Battery life and usage: Various batteries are available for the 1394 port...
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...the use of the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock, all ports can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 6 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover 5 air vent 6 docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 13 Restricting the airflow can be ...is compatible with the slim Media Base for the 1394 port. If the use of this port is required, it is running. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as your computer in the air vents. Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block...
...the use of the D-Family D/Port and D/Dock, all ports can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 3 3 4 5 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 6 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover 5 air vent 6 docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 13 Restricting the airflow can be ...is compatible with the slim Media Base for the 1394 port. If the use of this port is required, it is running. NOTE: The D420 has been optimally designed to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as your computer in the air vents. Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block...
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... that you use the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Battery operating time varies depending on page 15). Do not puncture...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your User's Guide). See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may leak and cause personal injury or equipment ...
... that you use the computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. Battery operating time varies depending on page 15). Do not puncture...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your User's Guide). See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may leak and cause personal injury or equipment ...
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... QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. See "Specifications" in Dell QuickSet. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the...
... QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. See "Specifications" in Dell QuickSet. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the...
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... in your User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is turned off. 16 Quick Reference Guide For more information about resolving problems with... power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. You can leave the battery in the computer for the battery alarms in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is ...
... in your User's Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is turned off. 16 Quick Reference Guide For more information about resolving problems with... power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of fire or explosion. You can leave the battery in the computer for the battery alarms in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is ...
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... time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks.
... time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks.
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...battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell...Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling...
...battery battery life and usage, 10 charge gauge, 15 charging, 16 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 15 removing, 16 storing, 17 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 18 slow performance, 19 stops responding, 18 D Dell...Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities CD, 5 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 19 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... cord on a level surface. • Do not attempt to service the device yourself, except as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in a wet basement. • Do not spill food or liquids on battery power. • If your own personal safety and to help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock from... air vents or openings of California to the State of your device away from potential damage. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • To help protect your computer in laser devices.
... cord on a level surface. • Do not attempt to service the device yourself, except as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in a wet basement. • Do not spill food or liquids on battery power. • If your own personal safety and to help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock from... air vents or openings of California to the State of your device away from potential damage. Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. Always follow installation and service instructions closely. • To help protect your computer in laser devices.
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... or immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual for AC adapter electrical ratings. • If you use a power extension cable, use ... the adapter in the same direction as shown in a ventilated area, such as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Use of any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • Place the AC adapter in the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to charge the...
... or immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with your User's Guide or Owner's Manual for AC adapter electrical ratings. • If you use a power extension cable, use ... the adapter in the same direction as shown in a ventilated area, such as risk of electric shock and/or fire. Use of any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • Place the AC adapter in the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to charge the...
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... base until it clicks and the computer is not connected to the next step. NOTE: After docking the computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page... 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter. The operating system recognizes the media base. 14 Media Base Setup Guide Docking Your Computer NOTE: If ...
... base until it clicks and the computer is not connected to the next step. NOTE: After docking the computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page... 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter. The operating system recognizes the media base. 14 Media Base Setup Guide Docking Your Computer NOTE: If ...
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... computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all . NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down the computer before undocking. OR • Press the undock button on the left side of the following: •...; Click the Start button and click Undock Computer. b Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. NOTICE: Never undock the computer without a battery before preparing the computer, you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Undocking Your Computer 1 ...
... computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all . NOTICE: If the computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, shut down the computer before undocking. OR • Press the undock button on the left side of the following: •...; Click the Start button and click Undock Computer. b Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. NOTICE: Never undock the computer without a battery before preparing the computer, you close (lower) the display: Windows XP a Click the Start button and click Control Panel. Undocking Your Computer 1 ...