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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 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 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 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
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... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, 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...
... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, 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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... 7 air vents Bottom View 3 4 5 6 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... 7 air vents Bottom View 3 4 5 6 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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... devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. Quick Reference Guide 13 CAUTION: Using an incompatible...
... devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. Quick Reference Guide 13 CAUTION: Using an incompatible...
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...the lights are on the taskbar. Checking the 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 battery as described below and by the number of... 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Keep the battery away from children. After hundreds of the total battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. That is charged. If no lights...
...the lights are on the taskbar. Checking the 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 battery as described below and by the number of... 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Keep the battery away from children. After hundreds of the total battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. That is charged. If no lights...
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... avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide for as long as you when the battery charge is longer with your computer or being in your Dell™ computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. When you connect the ... other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to work immediately after a low-battery warning. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. To check the battery health using the charge gauge,...
... avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide for as long as you when the battery charge is longer with your computer or being in your Dell™ computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you like. When you connect the ... other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to work immediately after a low-battery warning. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. To check the battery health using the charge gauge,...
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... the documentation that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the...
... the documentation that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide and lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the...
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Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities...Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 Index 23
Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities...Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 Index 23
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... Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
... Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... Hibernate Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... Hibernate Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
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...Keeps the display closed. About Your Computer 23 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts,... see "Using the Keyboard" on when the computer reads or writes data. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to charge the battery). D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad ...
...Keeps the display closed. About Your Computer 23 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts,... see "Using the Keyboard" on when the computer reads or writes data. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is connected to charge the battery). D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad ...
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D E V I A B A Y - Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay.
D E V I A B A Y - Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay.
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... can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 42). Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 6 docking-device connector 8 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E RY - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Provides information on...
... can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 42). Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 6 docking-device connector 8 hard drive B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - B A T T E RY - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Provides information on...
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...use the computer. For 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 Power Options (see the Product Information Guide or separate ... shipped with your computer. One battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46). Using a Battery 41 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see ...
...use the computer. For 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 Power Options (see the Product Information Guide or separate ... shipped with your computer. One battery is fully charged. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46). Using a Battery 41 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see ...
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... increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. You can use a battery from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for information about QuickSet, right...
... increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. You can use a battery from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for information about QuickSet, right...
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... a status of the lights are on the taskbar. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. That is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge By... either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press...
... a status of the lights are on the taskbar. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. That is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge By... either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press...
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... or the Power Options Properties window. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you...90 percent depleted. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery These options can change when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. You can ...
... or the Power Options Properties window. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you...90 percent depleted. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery These options can change when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of time. You can ...
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... Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Using a Battery 45 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or... undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby or sleep mode. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by copying system data ...
... Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Using a Battery 45 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or... undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby or sleep mode. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by copying system data ...
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..." on page 84), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Help and Support (click Start→ Help and Support). The computer may not operate...
..." on page 84), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Help and Support (click Start→ Help and Support). The computer may not operate...