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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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... "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or...
... "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to a docking device or other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or...
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... or cause a fire. 12 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 serial connector 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...
... or cause a fire. 12 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 serial connector 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...
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... computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the battery bay. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your...
... computer in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the battery bay. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your...
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... using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. 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. Check the Battery Health NOTE:...
... using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery, you can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. 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. Check the Battery Health NOTE:...
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...an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. The battery is hot from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity..."Specifications" in approximately 2 hours. When you should consider replacing the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide for as long as you connect the ...
...an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. The battery is hot from Dell. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity..."Specifications" in approximately 2 hours. When you should consider replacing the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide for as long as you connect the ...
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...device for an extended period of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference...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 your User's Guide. NOTICE: You...
...device for an extended period of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference...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 your User's Guide. NOTICE: You...
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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...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
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...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
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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 Charge Gauge 43 3
... 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 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... 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...
... 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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... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
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...: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 55. Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. For more information about your computer. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, so the icon ...® wireless technology is running on page 26 for more information. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to charge the battery). Turns on only if you turn off ). - If the computer is in a power management mode. KE Y BOA RD - NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is...
...: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on page 55. Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. For more information about your computer. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer, so the icon ...® wireless technology is running on page 26 for more information. Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is connected to charge the battery). Turns on only if you turn off ). - If the computer is in a power management mode. KE Y BOA RD - NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is...
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Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). D E V I A B A Y -
Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). D E V I A B A Y -
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... for instructions). 32 About Your Computer Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 41). B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 42). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - B A T T E RY - 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...
... for instructions). 32 About Your Computer Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 41). B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 42). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - B A T T E RY - 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...
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... BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Operating time is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to significantly increase operating time. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. You can hold ...It is used and the conditions under which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. 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: ...
... BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Operating time is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to significantly increase operating time. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. You can hold ...It is used and the conditions under which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. 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: ...
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... in the taskbar, and click Help. 42 Using a Battery The battery is installed, press to work with your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Product Information Guide. See "Configuring Power...
... in the taskbar, and click Help. 42 Using a Battery The battery is installed, press to work with your computer. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Product Information Guide. See "Configuring Power...
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...capacity (health). If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is , a battery can check battery health in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. ...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...
...capacity (health). If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is , a battery can check battery health in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. ...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...
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... optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to...Properties window to select options to change the settings for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. These options can change when you ...
... optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to...Properties window to select options to change the settings for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. These options can change when you ...
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... make 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 the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may lose data. Using...same operating state it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click Sleep. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby or sleep mode. Depending on the hard drive and then completely...
... make 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 the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you may lose data. Using...same operating state it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button, , and then click Sleep. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby or sleep mode. Depending on the hard drive and then completely...
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Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery NOTE: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Configuring Power Management ...
Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery NOTE: Some PC Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Configuring Power Management ...