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...Here • Information on your computer. To reinstall your User's Guide. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered.... 8 Quick Reference Guide The operating system is located on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System"...
...Here • Information on your computer. To reinstall your User's Guide. What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your User's Guide. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. After you ordered.... 8 Quick Reference Guide The operating system is located on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating System"...
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...14 Quick Reference Guide If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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... the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Each light represents approximately ...
...14 Quick Reference Guide If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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... the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 60°C (140°F). For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Each light represents approximately ...
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... losing or corrupting data, save your work with a compatible battery purchased from being used in good condition, and more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to 100 percent in the computer for... the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from other computers with your Dell™ computer. When you when the battery charge is connected to 80 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. The battery is too hot to work immediately after a...
... losing or corrupting data, save your work with a compatible battery purchased from being used in good condition, and more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you connect the computer to 100 percent in the computer for... the wall connector and computer, and remove any other external cables from other computers with your Dell™ computer. When you when the battery charge is connected to 80 percent in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. The battery is too hot to work immediately after a...
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problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
problems (continued) software, 17-18 spyware, 18 Product Information Guide, 5 Q QuickSet Help, 8 R regulatory information, 5 S safety instructions, 5 Service Tag, 6 software problems, 17-18 spyware, 18 support website, 7 system views back, 12 bottom, 12 front, 10 left side, 11 right side, 11 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 lockups and software problems, 17 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 5 Windows XP Help and Support Center, 7 Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 reinstalling, 8 wizards Program Compatibility Wizard, 17 24 Index
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
User's Guide
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... What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows®...
... What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 68 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card 68 Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network 69 Enabling/Disabling the Dell™ Mobile Broadband Card 70 Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler 70 Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 71 Microsoft® Windows®...
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16 Dell™ QuickSet 177 17 Traveling With Your Computer 179 Identifying Your Computer 179 Packing the Computer 179 Travel Tips 180 Traveling by Air 181 18 Specifications 183 19 Getting Help 193 Obtaining Assistance 193 Technical Support and Customer Service 194 DellConnect 194 Online Services 194 AutoTech Service 195 Automated Order-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 196 Before You Call 196 Contacting Dell 199 20 Appendix 201 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 201 FCC Class B 201 11
16 Dell™ QuickSet 177 17 Traveling With Your Computer 179 Identifying Your Computer 179 Packing the Computer 179 Travel Tips 180 Traveling by Air 181 18 Specifications 183 19 Getting Help 193 Obtaining Assistance 193 Technical Support and Customer Service 194 DellConnect 194 Online Services 194 AutoTech Service 195 Automated Order-Status Service 195 Problems With Your Order 195 Product Information 196 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 196 Before You Call 196 Contacting Dell 199 20 Appendix 201 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 201 FCC Class B 201 11
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...automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs... 177. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other ...
...automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs... 177. 18 Finding Information What Are You Looking For? Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other ...
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... the computer when a smart card is not installed in your vicinity. Supports one smart card. For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. S M A R T C A R D S L O T ( W I T C H - The blank ...prevents foreign matter from entering the interior of functions, including security features and data storage. 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...
... the computer when a smart card is not installed in your vicinity. Supports one smart card. For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. S M A R T C A R D S L O T ( W I T C H - The blank ...prevents foreign matter from entering the interior of functions, including security features and data storage. 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...
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...battery in maximum performance mode. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge...disposing of fire or chemical burn. Do not use to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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, ...
...battery in maximum performance mode. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge...disposing of fire or chemical burn. Do not use to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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, ...
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...Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. To check the battery... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the taskbar.
...Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. To check the battery... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the taskbar.
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... charge is at a critically low level. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management ..." on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery You can also be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. A pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press .
... charge is at a critically low level. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46 for information on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management ..." on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery You can also be set to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. A pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press .
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... lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it...
... lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it...
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... mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Depending on how you may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You cannot make the... enter hibernate mode in Windows Help and Support (click Start→ Help and Support). For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options in the taskbar and click Help.
... mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Depending on how you may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You cannot make the... enter hibernate mode in Windows Help and Support (click Start→ Help and Support). For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options in the taskbar and click Help.
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... monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Activates a power management mode. Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on an external monitor). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Displays the...
... monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Activates a power management mode. Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on an external monitor). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Displays the...
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... when you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on any of enabled or disabled. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to an...
... when you to enable or disable the ambient light sensor. NOTE: The ambient light sensor adjusts the display backlighting on any of enabled or disabled. Dell™ QuickSet allows you enable the ambient light sensor feature. 1 1 ambient light sensor The ambient light sensor is disabled when your computer is connected to an...
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...notification area (in the lower-right corner of the wireless network that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you selected, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect to monitor the status of the ... selected, another pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which your network. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Once you that your computer's wireless devices. NOTE: Your computer can ...
...notification area (in the lower-right corner of the wireless network that network. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you selected, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect to monitor the status of the ... selected, another pop-up notifies you have configured your computer for which your network. For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Once you that your computer's wireless devices. NOTE: Your computer can ...
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... places with the wireless switch on the left side of the computer (see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 25). You can use Location Profile Settings to change the way network connections are handled. It includes two categories of..."off" position, move the switch to the "off" position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The Dell QuickSet Location Profiler helps you need when using the wireless switch on your wireless device, see "Left Side...
... places with the wireless switch on the left side of the computer (see "Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet" on page 25). You can use Location Profile Settings to change the way network connections are handled. It includes two categories of..."off" position, move the switch to the "off" position to enable the switch and the Dell Mobile Broadband card. Managing Your Network Settings Through the Dell QuickSet Location Profiler The Dell QuickSet Location Profiler helps you need when using the wireless switch on your wireless device, see "Left Side...
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... in the "momentary" position for virus-checking software. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Windows Firewall is shipped to you, you run the Network Setup Wizard.... For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Control Panel...
... in the "momentary" position for virus-checking software. Because the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator is disabled and not configured for use Dell QuickSet to enable and configure the switch to control WiFi network connections. Windows Firewall is shipped to you, you run the Network Setup Wizard.... For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program) to control WiFi network connections. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator functions regardless of the Control Panel...
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... the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. • See the Sonic website at sonic.com for additional information. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window. For more information on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 Volume Meter When the meter is...
... the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. • See the Sonic website at sonic.com for additional information. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Volume Control window. For more information on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 3 mute icon 2 Volume Meter When the meter is...