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... setup of the accessories box, which you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the...
... setup of the accessories box, which you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the...
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.... The battery is in approximately 2 hours. For more information about the battery operating time. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately... Each light represents incremental degradation. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. If no lights appear, the battery is too hot to 100 percent in good condition, and more than 60 percent of fire or...
.... The battery is in approximately 2 hours. For more information about the battery operating time. Removing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately... Each light represents incremental degradation. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. If no lights appear, the battery is too hot to 100 percent in good condition, and more than 60 percent of fire or...
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... release clicks. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is turned off. 3 Slide and lift the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it .
... release clicks. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is turned off. 3 Slide and lift the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it .
Quick Reference Guide
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...® 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 - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of...
...® 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 - A program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer...your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of...
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... ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that came with your docking device for one of two ways: a Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start -up, the... on your computer and try again. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to the devices specified in your User's Guide). to wait until ...
... ; Press any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that came with your docking device for one of two ways: a Turn on the computer. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to start -up, the... on your computer and try again. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: If you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. to continue to the devices specified in your User's Guide). to wait until ...
User's Guide
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...® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell...
...® Windows® System Restore 145 Using the Operating System Media 146 15 Adding and Replacing Parts 149 Before You Begin 149 Recommended Tools 149 Turning Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell...
User's Guide
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...adequately charged (or the computer is not available to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch ...to indicate battery charge status. Turns on page 26 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. Turns on steadily or blinks to the "on page 49. See "wireless switch" on when the computer...
...adequately charged (or the computer is not available to charge the battery). Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch ...to indicate battery charge status. Turns on page 26 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on " position. Turns on steadily or blinks to the "on page 49. See "wireless switch" on when the computer...
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..."Security Management Software" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to compensate for low-light and high- 24 About... Your Computer Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to ...
..."Security Management Software" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to compensate for low-light and high- 24 About... Your Computer Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to ...
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...or the computer. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. NOTE: The computer turns on page 85). The computer uses an internal fan to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Press... normal and does not indicate a problem with blank) 6 wireless switch 8 PC Card slot A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - light environments. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. Do not store your computer is running.
...or the computer. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. NOTE: The computer turns on page 85). The computer uses an internal fan to the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Press... normal and does not indicate a problem with blank) 6 wireless switch 8 PC Card slot A I T Y C A B L E S L O T - light environments. NOTE: The ambient light sensor is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. Do not store your computer is running.
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... or speakers to the connector. W I R E L E S S S W I T H B L A N K ) - S M A R T C A R D S L O T ( W I T C H - For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. Smart cards provide a variety of the computer when a smart card is not installed in your vicinity.... When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology...
... or speakers to the connector. W I R E L E S S S W I T H B L A N K ) - S M A R T C A R D S L O T ( W I T C H - For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. Smart cards provide a variety of the computer when a smart card is not installed in your vicinity.... When enabled through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as WLAN cards and internal cards with Bluetooth wireless technology...
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... in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is turned off " position 2 "on" position 3 "momentary" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless devices Enables wireless devices Scans for...page 71) W I G H T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I - Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is not installed (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). Supports one PC Card, such as follows: - H A R D D R I V E -...
... in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is designed not to prevent foreign matter from entering the computer interior when a card is turned off " position 2 "on" position 3 "momentary" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless devices Enables wireless devices Scans for...page 71) W I G H T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I - Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is not installed (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). Supports one PC Card, such as follows: - H A R D D R I V E -...
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..., or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The computer uses an internal fan to the power strip or electrical...
..., or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. The computer uses an internal fan to the power strip or electrical...
User's Guide
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...or sleep mode by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Power Management ...Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display...
...or sleep mode by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Power Management ...Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display...
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... Options. 46 Using a Battery For more information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, search for the keyword hibernate in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power...
... Options. 46 Using a Battery For more information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, search for the keyword hibernate in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power...
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.... The battery is connected to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from Dell. Using a Battery 47 For information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery ... the computer from overcharging. See the documentation that came with the computer turned on page 122. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with your computer. Charge time is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and...
.... The battery is connected to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from Dell. Using a Battery 47 For information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery ... the computer from overcharging. See the documentation that came with the computer turned on page 122. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with your computer. Charge time is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and...
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..." on page 110. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of time. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
..." on page 110. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of time. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
User's Guide
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...task..., click the area you want to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, ...the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time. Using the Display 57 Before you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or...
...task..., click the area you want to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on an external monitor, ...the program, and the necessary video drivers must be displayed at one time. Using the Display 57 Before you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating system. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or...
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After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to stabilize. NOTE: The ... to the broadband modem. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to internal cards with your wireless router to do not apply to...
After 2 minutes, proceed to step 12. 12 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the wireless router to a WLAN, ensure that you connect to stabilize. NOTE: The ... to the broadband modem. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: Before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on your wireless network card to connect to the wireless network (see "Connecting to internal cards with your wireless router to do not apply to...
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... is checked, the indicator is off , the wireless activity indicator changes to the WLAN When you turn the wireless networking function on or off . Setting Up and Using Networks 67 For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer...
... is checked, the indicator is off , the wireless activity indicator changes to the WLAN When you turn the wireless networking function on or off . Setting Up and Using Networks 67 For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your computer...
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... of your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on and off with Internet services. You can turn your computer's physical location. To monitor the status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on and off " position to your Mobile Broadband card on page 67. The profiles ...consist of profile settings: • Location Profile Settings • General Mobility Settings You can turn your computer in the "off" position, move...
... of your wireless device, see "wireless switch" on and off with Internet services. You can turn your computer's physical location. To monitor the status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on and off " position to your Mobile Broadband card on page 67. The profiles ...consist of profile settings: • Location Profile Settings • General Mobility Settings You can turn your computer in the "off" position, move...