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... Your Computer 16 About Your Computer 17 Front View 17 Left Side View 18 Right Side View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 20 Using a Battery 21 Battery Performance 21 Checking the Battery Charge 22 Power Management Modes 24 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 26 Accessing Power Options Properties 26 Charging the...
... Your Computer 16 About Your Computer 17 Front View 17 Left Side View 18 Right Side View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 20 Using a Battery 21 Battery Performance 21 Checking the Battery Charge 22 Power Management Modes 24 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 26 Accessing Power Options Properties 26 Charging the...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge gauge/health 4 gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents 20 Quick Reference Guide
Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge gauge/health 4 gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents 20 Quick Reference Guide
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... alert you when the battery charge is low. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. You can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. 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 used and the conditions under which you can use the computer...
... alert you when the battery charge is low. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. You can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. 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 used and the conditions under which you can use the computer...
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.... If the computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing...
.... If the computer is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing...
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... more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. For information about the battery operating time. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the charge...
... more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. For information about the battery operating time. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the charge...
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...number of inactivity (a time-out). To enter sleep mode in standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide See "Configuring Power ...Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings"...
...number of inactivity (a time-out). To enter sleep mode in standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide See "Configuring Power ...Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings"...
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... and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Quick Reference Guide 25 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in Windows Vista, click...
... and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Quick Reference Guide 25 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in Windows Vista, click...
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...exit hibernate mode. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with your operating system.... Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to configure the power management settings...
...exit hibernate mode. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with your operating system.... Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to configure the power management settings...
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... an electrical outlet to work with your docking device for your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Quick...
... an electrical outlet to work with your docking device for your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Quick...
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... error message appears on the screen, write down until the battery-bay latch release fully engages. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide To... replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order and press down the exact message. After a long ...
... error message appears on the screen, write down until the battery-bay latch release fully engages. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide To... replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order and press down the exact message. After a long ...
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Index B battery charge gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and...
Index B battery charge gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and...
User's Guide
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 21 Front View 21 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 27 Back View 27 Bottom View 31 3 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Turning Off Your Computer 37 4 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 41 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 21 Front View 21 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 27 Back View 27 Bottom View 31 3 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Turning Off Your Computer 37 4 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 41 Contents 3
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... 43 Hibernate Mode 43 Configuring Power Management Settings 44 Accessing Power Options Properties 44 Charging the Battery 45 Replacing the Battery 45 Storing a Battery 46 5 Using the Keyboard 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 48 System Functions 48 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless...
... 43 Hibernate Mode 43 Configuring Power Management Settings 44 Accessing Power Options Properties 44 Charging the Battery 45 Replacing the Battery 45 Storing a Battery 46 5 Using the Keyboard 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 48 System Functions 48 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless...
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..." on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 53. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status.
..." on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 53. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status.
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... adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Solid green: The battery is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations" on page 47. To adjust the volume of... a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 51). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 51). The...
... adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Solid green: The battery is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is charging. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Key Combinations" on page 47. To adjust the volume of... a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 51). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is not available to move the cursor on the display (see "Touch Pad" on page 51). The...
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D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the media bay. Back View 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 About Your Computer 27 Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay. Right Side View 1 2 3 1 media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 device latch release M ED IA B A Y - You can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the media bay. Back View 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 About Your Computer 27 Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay. Right Side View 1 2 3 1 media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 device latch release M ED IA B A Y - You can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery. Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31
Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery. Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31
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... push objects into standby mode, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer Release the battery. D O C K I V E - NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that came with the fan or the ...computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D D R I N G - See the Dell documentation that allows you attach your docking device for more information. NOTE: The computer turns on page 40). B A T T E R Y - D E V I C E C O N N...
... push objects into standby mode, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer Release the battery. D O C K I V E - NOTICE: Your computer features Undock & Go™ technology that came with the fan or the ...computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. H A R D D R I N G - See the Dell documentation that allows you attach your docking device for more information. NOTE: The computer turns on page 40). B A T T E R Y - D E V I C E C O N N...
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... first time you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. Depending on how often the battery is used , you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing...
... first time you perform operations including, but not limited to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. Depending on how often the battery is used , you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing...
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... dispose of fire or explosion. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage...
... dispose of fire or explosion. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage...