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.... 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards...
.... 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9 The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards...
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... hold the status button on . See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in approximately 2 hours. 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 an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using an... like. You can leave the battery in your computer. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from Dell. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and ...
... hold the status button on . See "Configuring Power Management Settings" in approximately 2 hours. 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 an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using an... like. You can leave the battery in your computer. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from Dell. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and ...
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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. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store ...
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. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store ...
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... 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 . C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - A program is no longer ...I B I L I O N - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
... 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 . C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I T Y W IZARD - A program is no longer ...I B I L I O N - A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in its documentation or on the screen. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Quick Reference Guide 17 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...
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...down your hard drive. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that failed...try again. Then shut down your User's Guide). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the...
...down your hard drive. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on your computer and try again. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see a message stating that failed...try again. Then shut down your User's Guide). Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . NOTE: If your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the...
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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...
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... is connected to indicate battery charge status. Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - Turns on page 26 for more information, see the documentation that came with your display, see "Using the Display" on page 55. NOTICE: To avoid loss...- The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is not available to release ...
... is connected to indicate battery charge status. Flashing orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H B U T T O N - Turns on page 26 for more information, see the documentation that came with your display, see "Using the Display" on page 55. NOTICE: To avoid loss...- The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is not available to release ...
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... button to enter or exit a power management mode. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - 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 - For information on how to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 92. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or...
... button to enter or exit a power management mode. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - 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 - For information on how to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on page 92. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. P O W E R B U T T O N - Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or...
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... Catcher™ light 9 hard drive 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with the fan or the computer. NOTE: The computer turns on page 85). Do not store your computer is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such...
... Catcher™ light 9 hard drive 2 air vents 4 smart card slot (with the fan or the computer. NOTE: The computer turns on page 85). Do not store your computer is disabled when your Dell computer in the air vents. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such...
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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 (see "Smart Cards" on page 71). 26 ...) in the smart card slot. Supports one smart card. 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector. For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
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 (see "Smart Cards" on page 71). 26 ...) in the smart card slot. Supports one smart card. 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 - Attach a microphone to the connector. For more information and instructions on removing the blank, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
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... and wireless networking is activated in the system setup program. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " position 2 "on" position 3 "momentary" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless... as a modem or network adapter. Flashing yellow: Error - The computer ships with a blank installed in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is not installed (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). To use an ExpressCard, use an adapter for networks - PC C A R D S L O T - H A R...
... and wireless networking is activated in the system setup program. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " position 2 "on" position 3 "momentary" position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light Disables wireless... as a modem or network adapter. Flashing yellow: Error - The computer ships with a blank installed in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is not installed (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). To use an ExpressCard, use an adapter for networks - PC C A R D S L O T - H A R...
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... to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. However, power connectors and power strips...
... to avoid damaging the cable. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to avoid damaging the cable. Do not store your computer turned either on the AC adapter to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. However, power connectors and power strips...
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... while in before entering standby or sleep mode. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Using a Battery 45 To enter standby mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, ...may lose data. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the ...
... while in before entering standby or sleep mode. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Using a Battery 45 To enter standby mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, ...may lose data. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the ...
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.... For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on how you set the power management options in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. Windows Vista Click Start...
.... For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on how you set the power management options in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. Windows Vista Click Start...
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NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter ... like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery ...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a...
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter ... like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery ...Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a...
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To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page ...
To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 2 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page ...
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...be installed. If 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. If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by using an unsupported ... the necessary video drivers must be visible. Using the Display 57 Press to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. NOTICE...
...be installed. If 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. If the video resolution setting is higher than that supported by using an unsupported ... the necessary video drivers must be visible. Using the Display 57 Press to pan up, down, left, and right. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. NOTICE...
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... after disconnecting your broadband modem before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: Wait for the name...the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to step 12. 12 Turn on page 63. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 minutes,...
... after disconnecting your broadband modem before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on only your broadband modem and wait for at least 2 minutes for the broadband modem to stabilize. NOTE: Wait for the name...the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to step 12. 12 Turn on page 63. NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in "Wireless Local Area Network" on your wireless router's broadcast name. After 2 minutes,...
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... wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Dell cannot provide this information. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of the ...you selected, the same pop-up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the area, a pop-up notifies you turn the wireless networking function on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to your computer's wireless devices. The wireless activity indicator displays...
... wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Dell cannot provide this information. Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card Through Dell QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you with an easy way to monitor the status of the ...you selected, the same pop-up appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the area, a pop-up notifies you turn the wireless networking function on or off , the wireless activity indicator changes to your computer's wireless devices. The wireless activity indicator displays...
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...places with the wireless switch on the left side of profile settings: • Location Profile Settings • General Mobility Settings You can turn your computer's physical location. If the switch is in the "on your Mobile Broadband card is in the "off with Internet services....the Status of the wireless switch. It includes two categories of the computer (see "wireless switch" on the screen. For information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in different locations. General Mobility Settings allows you to change the way network connections are unable to...
...places with the wireless switch on the left side of profile settings: • Location Profile Settings • General Mobility Settings You can turn your computer's physical location. If the switch is in the "on your Mobile Broadband card is in the "off with Internet services....the Status of the wireless switch. It includes two categories of the computer (see "wireless switch" on the screen. For information about Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in different locations. General Mobility Settings allows you to change the way network connections are unable to...
