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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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... 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, or...
... 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, or...
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... from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can check...
... from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. You can check...
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... damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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 taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check: • Battery charge (check by...
... damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. 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 taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check: • Battery charge (check by...
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... resolving problems with your computer or being used in your Dell™ computer. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of fire or explosion. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the computer. See "Specifications" in your...
... resolving problems with your computer or being used in your Dell™ computer. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of fire or explosion. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the computer. See "Specifications" in your...
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... to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that...
... to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that...
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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 media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18...
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 media, 19 starting from the hard drive, 19 using, 18...
User's Guide
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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...
... 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...
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... 45 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...
... 45 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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... open the display. If the computer is not available to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is connected to indicate battery charge status. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric...Y - Turns on only if you turn off the computer while the light is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Flashing orange: The battery charge is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft...
... open the display. If the computer is not available to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is connected to indicate battery charge status. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric...Y - Turns on only if you turn off the computer while the light is turned off). - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Flashing orange: The battery charge is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft...
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... for instructions). 32 About Your Computer 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 - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 42). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 41).
... for instructions). 32 About Your Computer 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 - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 42). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 41).
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...an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an ...operate your computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new ...
...an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the computer. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an ...operate your computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new ...
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... with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. 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 the battery charge. The battery is installed, press to temperatures...
... with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. 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 the battery charge. The battery is installed, press to temperatures...
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... maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check...
... maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check...
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... can change when you press the power button, close the display, or press . The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the...begins automatically. You can also be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. See...
... can change when you press the power button, close the display, or press . The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the...begins automatically. You can also be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. See...
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...the computer exit standby or sleep mode by . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in before entering standby or sleep mode. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby...system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you may lose data. Using a Battery 45 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. To enter standby mode in Windows...
...the computer exit standby or sleep mode by . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in before entering standby or sleep mode. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby...system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you may lose data. Using a Battery 45 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. To enter standby mode in Windows...
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..., and remove any other computers with the computer turned on page 122. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the...
..., and remove any other computers with the computer turned on page 122. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to work with your Dell™ computer. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. To remove the...
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... Messages" on page 110. 48 Using a Battery Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 2 Ensure that...
... Messages" on page 110. 48 Using a Battery Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 2 Ensure that...
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... 193). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S LI GHT - P R O V I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 198) as you may need to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D C A R D - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is too hot to an...
... 193). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S LI GHT - P R O V I T H A D E L L - Contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 198) as you may need to exit standby mode. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has power. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D C A R D - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is too hot to an...
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...switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on. Press and the up- C HECK TH E BATTERY - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R PR O P E RT I C A L O U T L E T - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. C HECK TH E AC ADAPTER - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I ES - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N TE R F E R E N CE - E L I M I N A T E P O S SI...
...switch the video image to power your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on. Press and the up- C HECK TH E BATTERY - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R PR O P E RT I C A L O U T L E T - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. C HECK TH E AC ADAPTER - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I ES - R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I N TE R F E R E N CE - E L I M I N A T E P O S SI...
