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... once before you have 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 a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on page 10...
... once before you have 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 a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on page 10...
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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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...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your... Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. One battery is fully charged. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to...
...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in your... Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. One battery is fully charged. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to...
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...increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon 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...(140°F). Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. After hundreds of the total ...
...increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon 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...(140°F). Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. After hundreds of the total ...
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...SPYWARE - For more information, go to run the software. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. If you are having problems connecting to test displays in your User's Guide), review your program may not ship... with your hard drive or from either your computer. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in system setup and is active. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for information....
...SPYWARE - For more information, go to run the software. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS. If you are having problems connecting to test displays in your User's Guide), review your program may not ship... with your hard drive or from either your computer. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in system setup and is active. If all tests run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for information....
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...and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any ... Turn on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program...
...and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your docking device for one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any ... Turn on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program...
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...the problem quickly. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you run . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires..., select the version appropriate for your Service Tag. 3 If you to select a test based on your part. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you want . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. Write down the error...
...the problem quickly. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you run . Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. 20 Quick Reference Guide This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires..., select the version appropriate for your Service Tag. 3 If you to select a test based on your part. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you want . Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of devices. Write down the error...
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... media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and... it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on ...
... media, remove the media. 5 When the tests are running the test. Displays your hardware configuration for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and... it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of all the components installed on ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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Switching the Video Image 57 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 57 Dual Independent Display Mode 58 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays 59 7 Setting Up and Using Networks 61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the... 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...
Switching the Video Image 57 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 57 Dual Independent Display Mode 58 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays 59 7 Setting Up and Using Networks 61 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 61 Setting Up a Network in the... 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...
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...Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
...Software 93 Computer Tracking Software 93 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 93 Cleaning Your Computer 95 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 95 Touch Pad 96 Mouse 96 Floppy Drive 97 CDs and DVDs 97 11 Troubleshooting 99 Diagnostic Lights 99 Diagnostic Light Codes...POST 99 Dell™ Technical Update Service 101 Dell Diagnostics 101 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 102 Starting the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities Media 103 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 104 Dell Support Utility 105 Accessing the Dell Support ...
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... external speakers 126 No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System Setup Program 135...
... external speakers 126 No sound from headphones 126 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 126 Video and Display Problems 127 If the display is blank 128 If the display is difficult to read 128 If only part of the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System Setup Program 135...
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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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... off). - Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Bluetooth wireless technology. About Your Computer 23 For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on the computer and blinks when the computer is an optional feature on your computer. D I S P L A Y - For more...shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your computer, so the icon turns on steadily or blinks to release the display latch and open the display. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on page 55. Press this button to indicate battery charge status....
... off). - Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Bluetooth wireless technology. About Your Computer 23 For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on the computer and blinks when the computer is an optional feature on your computer. D I S P L A Y - For more...shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your computer, so the icon turns on steadily or blinks to release the display latch and open the display. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on page 55. Press this button to indicate battery charge status....
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Helps to enter or exit a power management mode. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to activate and use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see "Security Management Software" on when the ...uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on the computer or to keep your user identity. Press the power button to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to turn on when the scroll lock ...
Helps to enter or exit a power management mode. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to activate and use the security management software that controls the fingerprint reader, see "Security Management Software" on when the ...uppercase letter function is enabled. Turns on the computer or to keep your user identity. Press the power button to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. When you slide your finger over the reader, it uses your unique fingerprint to turn on when the scroll lock ...
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... on page 46 for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in maximum performance mode. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of fire or chemical burn. Do not use to...to work with your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you insert the battery into the computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other powerintensive programs such...
... on page 46 for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in maximum performance mode. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of fire or chemical burn. Do not use to...to work with your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. For more information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you insert the battery into the computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other powerintensive programs such...
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... Settings" on page 46 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. These options can change when you press the power button, close the display, or press .
... Settings" on page 46 for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. These options can change when you press the power button, close the display, or press .
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...Turn off the computer. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Hibernate... make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button.... • Close the display. • Press . Using a Battery 45 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode...
...Turn off the computer. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Hibernate... make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button.... • Close the display. • Press . Using a Battery 45 Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode...
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... may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Configuring Power Management Settings You can use one of the following methods to configure the power management settings on page 84), or simply...
... may also use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Configuring Power Management Settings You can use one of the following methods to configure the power management settings on page 84), or simply...
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.... Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the... Keyboard Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key...
.... Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the display based on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 177). 50 Using the... Keyboard Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Key Combinations System Functions Battery Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key...