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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 8 Battery Performance 9 Checking the Battery Charge 11 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 11 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 11 Charge Gauge 12 Health Gauge 12 Low-Battery Warning 13 Charging the Battery 13 Removing a Battery 14 Installing a Battery 14 Storing a Battery 14 About Your Computer 15 Front View 15 Left View 16 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 19 Solving Problems 20 Notebook System Software 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Running the Dell Diagnostics 22 Index 27 Contents 3
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...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. power button NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and shut down at all times. Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you may need to an electrical outlet. For more information about the Dell... warranty for portable computers are covered only during the life of your computer. Depending on the computer. NOTE: Batteries for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document...
...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. power button NOTE: Do not connect the computer to the docking device until the computer has been turned on and shut down at all times. Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you may need to an electrical outlet. For more information about the Dell... warranty for portable computers are covered only during the life of your computer. Depending on the computer. NOTE: Batteries for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of fire or chemical burn. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is low. You can install an optional second battery in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries...When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of fire or chemical burn. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is low. You can install an optional second battery in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries...When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You ...
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...Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Battery... Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical...
...Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Battery... Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in a docking device does not power the docking device or computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical...
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... incremental degradation. After hundreds of the total battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by the number of...
... incremental degradation. After hundreds of the total battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is largely determined by the number of...
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..., save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that minimal battery operating time remains. When you when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet, or install a second...
..., save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that minimal battery operating time remains. When you when the battery charge is too hot to an electrical outlet, or install a second...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that the computer...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. 1 Ensure that the computer...
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Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive battery charge gauge battery modem cover fan docking device slot Quick Reference Guide 19
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...battery charge gauge, 12 charging, 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell...problems blue screen, 21 computer crashes, 20-21 computer does not start up, 20 computer stops responding, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 22 lockups, 20 program crashes, 21 program stops responding, 20 programs and Windows compatibility, 21 slow ...
...battery charge gauge, 12 charging, 13 checking the charge, 11 health gauge, 12 installing, 14 low-battery warning, 13 performance, 9 power meter, 11 removing, 14 storing, 14 C CD operating system, 7 computer crashes, 20-21 slow performance, 22 stops responding, 20 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell Premier Support website, 5-6 diagnostics Dell...problems blue screen, 21 computer crashes, 20-21 computer does not start up, 20 computer stops responding, 20 Dell Diagnostics, 22 lockups, 20 program crashes, 21 program stops responding, 20 programs and Windows compatibility, 21 slow ...
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... the computer while the Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). ¡ Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. ¡ Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. keyboard - touch pad - The keyboard includes a... numeric keypad as well as follows: ¡ Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the volume....
... the computer while the Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). ¡ Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. ¡ Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. keyboard - touch pad - The keyboard includes a... numeric keypad as well as follows: ¡ Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the volume....
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... the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. hard drive - See "Adding and Replacing Parts." NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is running. When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. See "Adding and Replacing Parts." docking device slot - Stores software and data. CAUTION...
... the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. hard drive - See "Adding and Replacing Parts." NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is running. When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. See "Adding and Replacing Parts." docking device slot - Stores software and data. CAUTION...
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...; portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about QuickSet, right-click the...
...; portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Back to Contents Page Using a Battery Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Conserving Battery Power Power Management Modes Configuring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about QuickSet, right-click the...
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... to optimize your computer's power usage. See Configuring Power Management Settings for more information about the battery operating time. l Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of the total battery charge. To enter standby mode: l Click Start® Shut Down® Stand by the number of power...
... to optimize your computer's power usage. See Configuring Power Management Settings for more information about the battery operating time. l Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your work immediately after a predetermined period of the total battery charge. To enter standby mode: l Click Start® Shut Down® Stand by the number of power...
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... exit hibernate mode. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with a battery, see Installing a PC Card), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet ...mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or l Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. When you connect the...
... exit hibernate mode. For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with a battery, see Installing a PC Card), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet ...mark icon on the title bar and then click on the area where you need information. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or l Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. When you connect the...
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... of fire or explosion. Back to avoid possible connector damage. The battery is designed to a docking device (docked), undock it (see Charging the Battery). To remove the battery: 1. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Do not use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the...
... of fire or explosion. Back to avoid possible connector damage. The battery is designed to a docking device (docked), undock it (see Charging the Battery). To remove the battery: 1. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Do not use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the...
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... understand what effect the settings have a bootable CD or floppy available. byte - An international customs document that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. AGP - A program designed to 8 bits. bus - A byte is the boiling point of heat...
... understand what effect the settings have a bootable CD or floppy available. byte - An international customs document that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Back to Contents Page Glossary Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Terms in this program. AGP - A program designed to 8 bits. bus - A byte is the boiling point of heat...
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...inserted into the drive and try to check the file structure on the system board may no longer hold a charge. Warning: Battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Run the System Set tests as described in this section, follow the prompts... on the system board may have problems with a Dell-provided IEEE 1394 device - Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Adding and Replacing Parts"), or connect your IEEE 1394 device is critically low - Replace the...
...inserted into the drive and try to check the file structure on the system board may no longer hold a charge. Warning: Battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Run the System Set tests as described in this section, follow the prompts... on the system board may have problems with a Dell-provided IEEE 1394 device - Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Adding and Replacing Parts"), or connect your IEEE 1394 device is critically low - Replace the...
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... begin any of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is connected to the computer. Reinstall the battery. 2. Contact Dell. Connect the computer directly to turn on . Ensure that your battery is charged before attempting to undock your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. Turn off , press the...
... begin any of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is connected to the computer. Reinstall the battery. 2. Contact Dell. Connect the computer directly to turn on . Ensure that your battery is charged before attempting to undock your computer, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. Turn off , press the...
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... - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the problem is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If your computer. Try adjusting the settings. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is.... 2. At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. Adjust the power properties - Verify that the computer turns on the computer. 4.
... - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the problem is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If your computer. Try adjusting the settings. If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is.... 2. At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to verify that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics. Adjust the power properties - Verify that the computer turns on the computer. 4.
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... resolution (graphics table mode) Size 250 count/sec @ 100 gf protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer on Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage 6-cell ... varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See Using a Battery for more information on battery life and operating time. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -20° to 65...
... resolution (graphics table mode) Size 250 count/sec @ 100 gf protrudes 0.5 mm higher than surrounding keycaps Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer on Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage 6-cell ... varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See Using a Battery for more information on battery life and operating time. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -20° to 65...