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... 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 Battery 26 Replacing the Battery 27 Storing a Battery 28 Troubleshooting 28 Lockups and Software Problems 29 Dell Diagnostics 30 Index 35 Contents 3
... 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 Battery 26 Replacing the Battery 27 Storing a Battery 28 Troubleshooting 28 Lockups and Software Problems 29 Dell Diagnostics 30 Index 35 Contents 3
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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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NOTE: It is low. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter...
NOTE: It is low. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter...
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... electrical outlet, a icon appears. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other computers with your computer...
... electrical outlet, a icon appears. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other computers with your computer...
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... and by the number of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Dell QuickSet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is charged. Quick Reference Guide 23
... and by the number of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. If two batteries are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Dell QuickSet. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is charged. Quick Reference Guide 23
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..., depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Quick Reference Guide 25 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
..., depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Quick Reference Guide 25 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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...Guide Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not charge when you like. For more information about 1 hour and to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate...
...Guide Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not charge when you like. For more information about 1 hour and to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate...
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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 Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics...
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 Utilities disc Dell Diagnostics...
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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... an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: 22 About Your Computer Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status.
... an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: 22 About Your Computer Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status.
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... keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard" on page 51). Flashing green: The battery is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when...
... keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Using the Keyboard" on page 51). Flashing green: The battery is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Use these buttons much like the buttons on a mouse when...
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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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...be sure the settings in the air vents. Lets you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer without connecting the computer to overheat. See the Dell documentation that allows you can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTICE: Your computer features...-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you to undock your computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the fan when the computer gets hot. H A R D D R I V E - Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer
...be sure the settings in the air vents. Lets you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer without connecting the computer to overheat. See the Dell documentation that allows you can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTICE: Your computer features...-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you to undock your computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the fan when the computer gets hot. H A R D D R I V E - Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer
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... the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is used , you use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. To view battery charge...
... the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is used , you use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. To view battery charge...
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... to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. 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 page 44 for advice on disposing of fire...
... to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. 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 page 44 for advice on disposing of fire...
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..., right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. For information about the battery operating time. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent...
..., right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. For information about the battery operating time. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent...
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... window. These options can change when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in the media bay. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. You can also be set to an ...largely determined by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. 42 Using a Battery A pop-up window warns you press the...
... window. These options can change when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in the media bay. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. You can also be set to an ...largely determined by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. 42 Using a Battery A pop-up window warns you press the...
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... the display. • Press . To enter sleep mode in before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you may lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state...by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in hibernate mode. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start...
... the display. • Press . To enter sleep mode in before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you may lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state...by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in hibernate mode. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start...
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... bay, see "Power Problems" on . Charging the Battery When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use a battery from the computer. For information about 1 hour and to 80 percent in about resolving problems with your system on support.dell.com. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the...
... bay, see "Power Problems" on . Charging the Battery When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Do not use a battery from the computer. For information about 1 hour and to 80 percent in about resolving problems with your system on support.dell.com. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the...
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...T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... in the Dell Diagnostics (see the monitor's documentation. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R ...
...T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions... in the Dell Diagnostics (see the monitor's documentation. C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R ...