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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 7 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 16 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 7 About Your Computer 9 Front View 9 Left Side View 10 Right Side View 10 Back View 11 Bottom View 11 Using a Battery 12 Battery Performance 12 Checking the Battery Charge 13 Charging the Battery 14 Replacing the Battery 14 Storing a Battery 15 Troubleshooting 15 Dell Technical Update Service 15 Dell Diagnostics 16 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Index 21 Contents 3
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... software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Product Information Guide...
... software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the in the Product Information Guide...
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... View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
... View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 2 USB connector 3 powered USB connector 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 6 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 8 air vents 1 2 6 5 4 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 3 memory module cover 4 docking-device connector 5 fan air vents 6 hard drive Quick Reference Guide 11
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...help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is supplied as 3D games • Running ... standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. You can also set power management options to alert you perform operations including...
...help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is supplied as 3D games • Running ... standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. 12 Quick Reference Guide Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. You can also set power management options to alert you perform operations including...
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...press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of "..., batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 . Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet...
...press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of "..., batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 . Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet...
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... . 14 Quick Reference Guide See the specifications in your docking device for the battery alarms in your Dell™ computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity remains, and you connect the...
... . 14 Quick Reference Guide See the specifications in your docking device for the battery alarms in your Dell™ computer. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of the charge capacity remains, and you connect the...
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... service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for an extended period of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press...
... service, go to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. To enroll for an extended period of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 1 2 3 1 battery 2 battery tab 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press...
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...battery charge gauge, 13 charging, 14 checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14 storing, 15 C CDs operating system, 7 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 16 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell... label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 16 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems...
...battery charge gauge, 13 charging, 14 checking the charge, 13 performance, 12 power meter, 13 removing, 14 storing, 15 C CDs operating system, 7 computer crashes, 18-19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 18 D Dell support site, 6 Dell Diagnostics, 16 Dell Premier Support website, 5 diagnostics Dell... label, 6 O operating system CD, 7 reinstalling, 7 Operating System CD, 7 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 16 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 L labels Microsoft Windows, 6 Service Tag, 6 P problems...