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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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... need to complete the setup of your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display...
... need to complete the setup of your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display...
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...optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. Quick Reference Guide 13 For best results, operate the...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...
...optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment in the battery bay. Quick Reference Guide 13 For best results, operate the...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...
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..., or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
..., or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
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... is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Charge Gauge" in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of the total battery charge. If two batteries are on the battery, you when the battery charge is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery as described below and by the number of two ways...
... is approximately 90 percent depleted. See "Charge Gauge" in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of the total battery charge. If two batteries are on the battery, you when the battery charge is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery as described below and by the number of two ways...
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... connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect...docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is designed to work with a battery, see "Media Bay" in your User's Guide for the battery alarms in your computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is hot from being used in QuickSet or...
... connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect...docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is designed to work with a battery, see "Media Bay" in your User's Guide for the battery alarms in your computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is hot from being used in QuickSet or...
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...T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in ... 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. If you begin any of time. 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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer. The computer stops ...
...T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an extended period of the procedures in ... 10 seconds until the computer turns off. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. If you begin any of time. 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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer. The computer stops ...
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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 ...
User's Guide
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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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...the Display" on " position. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. KE Y BOA RD - About Your Computer 17 Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology... is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is running on only if you turn off ). - If the computer is an optional feature on your computer. D I S P L A Y - V O L U M ...
...the Display" on " position. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. KE Y BOA RD - About Your Computer 17 Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology... is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is running on only if you turn off ). - If the computer is an optional feature on your computer. D I S P L A Y - V O L U M ...
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... Side View 1 2 3 4 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to appear. PC CA R D S L O T - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page... ships with the 34-mm ExpressCard before you insert the card into the PC Card connector. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). H A R D D R I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - U S B P O R T C O V ER ...
... Side View 1 2 3 4 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to appear. PC CA R D S L O T - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is not installed (see "Using Multimedia" on page... ships with the 34-mm ExpressCard before you insert the card into the PC Card connector. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 59). H A R D D R I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E - U S B P O R T C O V ER ...
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...Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Using a Battery" on page 32). AIR V E N T S - B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 122). D E V I C E L O C K I N G - Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery..."Memory" on page 36 for more information. B A Y L A T C H R EL E A S E S - When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions). M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - Covers the...
...Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Using a Battery" on page 32). AIR V E N T S - B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 122). D E V I C E L O C K I N G - Bottom View 1 23 7 4 6 5 1 memory module cover 2 battery charge gauge/health 3 battery gauge 4 battery..."Memory" on page 36 for more information. B A Y L A T C H R EL E A S E S - When a battery is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions). M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - Covers the...
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...computer in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to connect your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product... Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. You can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the...
...computer in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to connect your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product... Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. You can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the...
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... "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). 32 Using a Battery When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. That is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The battery is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button...
... "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). 32 Using a Battery When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. That is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The battery is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button...
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...: • Connect the computer to change the settings for more than 60 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. If ...
...: • Connect the computer to change the settings for more than 60 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. If ...
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... • Close the display. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering hibernate mode. Depending on how you set the power management options. Depending on how you set the power management...copying system data to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, and...
... • Close the display. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering hibernate mode. Depending on how you set the power management options. Depending on how you set the power management...copying system data to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. To enter standby mode in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, and...
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... exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. NOTE: With 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 ... (reboot) your computer. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Using a Battery 35 Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the...
... exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. NOTE: With 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 ... (reboot) your computer. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Using a Battery 35 Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing a Card or Blank" on your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the...
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... the computer. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and...
... the computer. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and...