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To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the ...CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your User's Guide. NOTE: The color of your... the Operating System CD. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by...
To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the ...CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. To reinstall your User's Guide. NOTE: The color of your... the Operating System CD. What Are You Looking For? Find It Here • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by...
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... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 10). The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to complete the setup of...
... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 10). The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to complete the setup of...
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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch-pad/track-stick buttons/ 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button 3 power button 6 touch pad 9 track stick 12 ambient light sensor (ALS) 10 Quick Reference Guide
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...the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge ...with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. You can install an optional second battery in the media bay to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer...
...the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge ...with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. You can install an optional second battery in the media bay to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer...
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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. The Battery Meter displays ... cause personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of times it is charged. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. After hundreds of the lights are on. That...
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. The Battery Meter displays ... cause personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of times it is charged. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. After hundreds of the lights are on. That...
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... allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to continue charging the battery. Quick Reference Guide 15... your work with your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charge time is too hot to 100 percent in good condition, and more ...not use a battery from other external cables from overcharging. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell™ computer.
... allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to continue charging the battery. Quick Reference Guide 15... your work with your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charge time is too hot to 100 percent in good condition, and more ...not use a battery from other external cables from overcharging. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your Dell™ computer.
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... If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Quick Reference Guide 17 Then restart your computer. A program...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. A program is no longer ...
... If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . Quick Reference Guide 17 Then restart your computer. A program...: You might lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I O N - Then restart your computer. A program is no longer ...
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... any key to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of...computer to the next test, press ; Quick Reference Guide 19 b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you receive...
... any key to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of...computer to the next test, press ; Quick Reference Guide 19 b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you receive...
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...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 ... 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
...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 ... 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
User's Guide
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... 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
... 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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... Modes 45 Standby and Sleep Mode 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 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick...
... Modes 45 Standby and Sleep Mode 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 51 Touch Pad 51 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick 52 Changing the Track Stick...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 120 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network 120 PC Card Problems 121 Power Problems 122 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 123 Docking...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 120 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network 120 PC Card Problems 121 Power Problems 122 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 123 Docking...
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... topic that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.... • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For?
... topic that describes your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.... • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For?
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1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
1 display latch 3 power button 5 keyboard 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 2 display 4 device status lights 6 touch pad 8 touch pad buttons/track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 12 ambient light sensor 22 About Your Computer
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... display latch and open the display. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is in a power management mode. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 49. D I S P L A Y - For more information, see "Using...
... display latch and open the display. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is in a power management mode. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 49. D I S P L A Y - For more information, see "Using...
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... turn on when the scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns on page 92. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - Press the power button to keep your user identity. Turns on the computer or to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to enter... or exit a power management mode. For information on how to ...
... turn on when the scroll lock function is enabled. A Turns on page 92. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - Press the power button to keep your user identity. Turns on the computer or to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to enter... or exit a power management mode. For information on how to ...
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... page 85). S E C U R I R V E N T S - Press the and left-arrow keys to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to AC power. About Your Computer 25 light environments. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is running.
... page 85). S E C U R I R V E N T S - Press the and left-arrow keys to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to AC power. About Your Computer 25 light environments. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is running.
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... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. A I R V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not ... or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such ...
... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. A I R V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not ... or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can damage the computer or cause a fire. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such ...
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...46). You can hold a charge) decreases over time. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of...best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is supplied as standard equipment in Power Options (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly ...
...46). You can hold a charge) decreases over time. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of...best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is supplied as standard equipment in Power Options (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly ...
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...environmental agency for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 42 Using a Battery 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 ... on page 46 for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the...
...environmental agency for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 42 Using a Battery 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 ... on page 46 for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the...
