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... Power Management Settings 17 Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 22 Index 25...
... Power Management Settings 17 Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21 Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 22 Index 25...
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...computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which it is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 14). Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire ... computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may not be fully charged, use the AC...
...computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which it is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 14). Replace the battery only with household waste. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire ... computer. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may not be fully charged, use the AC...
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...more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17 for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode ... Power Options Properties window. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in standby mode, it ...
...more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17 for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode ... Power Options Properties window. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in standby mode, it ...
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... computer to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Replace the battery only with your online User's Guide. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. If the battery is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the...
... computer to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. Replace the battery only with your online User's Guide. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you like. If the battery is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the...
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... before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer for an extended period of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17). 18 Quick Reference Guide To...
... before you store your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer for an extended period of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17). 18 Quick Reference Guide To...
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Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick ...
Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick ...
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14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 107 Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech...
14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 107 Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech...
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... C E C O N N E C T O R - Bottom View 6 1 2 5 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 4 3 2 battery 5 fan air vents 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive B A T T E R Y - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on page 115). F A N A I N G - Do not store your computer to accumulate ... from overheating. Releases the battery. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - D O C K I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Replacing the Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Stores software and data.
... C E C O N N E C T O R - Bottom View 6 1 2 5 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 4 3 2 battery 5 fan air vents 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive B A T T E R Y - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on page 115). F A N A I N G - Do not store your computer to accumulate ... from overheating. Releases the battery. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - D O C K I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - See "Replacing the Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Stores software and data.
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... power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 30). Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management...
... power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 30). Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management...
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...after a low-battery warning. Each... replacing the battery....Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid ... If the battery runs completely...Battery 31 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the number of times the battery...battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery... loses AC and battery power while in ...battery health using the Battery Meter in the Microsoft® Windows...
...after a low-battery warning. Each... replacing the battery....Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid ... If the battery runs completely...Battery 31 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the number of times the battery...battery power. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery... loses AC and battery power while in ...battery health using the Battery Meter in the Microsoft® Windows...
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... remove all external cables from Dell. The battery is designed to avoid possible connector damage. For information on any other computers with a battery, see "Media Bay" on . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer...
... remove all external cables from Dell. The battery is designed to avoid possible connector damage. For information on any other computers with a battery, see "Media Bay" on . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer...
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... you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the...
... you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the...
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... corrupted. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you want to charge the battery. S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - See the Help and Support Center for the...
... corrupted. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I N - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 115) and, if necessary, replace them . Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs. 2 Select the program you want to charge the battery. S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - See the Help and Support Center for the...
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... the Product Information Guide. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C E - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to continue the desired action. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. For Windows XP:...→Device NOTE: The User Account Control window may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may appear. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be loose. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E...
... the Product Information Guide. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C E - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to continue the desired action. Otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. For Windows XP:...→Device NOTE: The User Account Control window may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may appear. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. The keyboard controller may be loose. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E...
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... Remove Hardware icon in standby mode-press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of the computer and the network connector. P R O V I D E D C A R D - Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you begin any of networks, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 143). Contact the PC Card manufacturer. Power Problems Fill...
... Remove Hardware icon in standby mode-press the power button to purchase a new battery during the life of the computer and the network connector. P R O V I D E D C A R D - Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you begin any of networks, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 143). Contact the PC Card manufacturer. Power Problems Fill...
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...external devices attached to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in a safe place. Traveling With Your Computer 97 Use the Service Tag if you . ... and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to the computer and store them in the module bay with items such as possible, replace any spare batteries that it does not slide around in an overhead storage compartment. Place information...
...external devices attached to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any devices installed in a safe place. Traveling With Your Computer 97 Use the Service Tag if you . ... and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to the computer and store them in the module bay with items such as possible, replace any spare batteries that it does not slide around in an overhead storage compartment. Place information...
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... keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their electrical outlets. As you begin any connector pins. NOTICE: To disconnect a... the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall connector. 3 Disconnect any installed ExpressCards or PC Cards (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 33). 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any telephone or network cables from the computer when...
... keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any of the hard drive. NOTICE: To prevent data loss, turn off your warranty. NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from their electrical outlets. As you begin any connector pins. NOTICE: To disconnect a... the cable from your computer and then unplug it from the network wall connector. 3 Disconnect any installed ExpressCards or PC Cards (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 33). 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any telephone or network cables from the computer when...
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... memory, DIMM B is located on the bottom of the computer under your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you return to spread the memory-module securing clips. NOTICE: If you leave the area,...the computer under the keyboard, and DIMM B is empty. If you are covered under the memory module cover. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. The computer ...
... memory, DIMM B is located on the bottom of the computer under your computer. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you return to spread the memory-module securing clips. NOTICE: If you leave the area,...the computer under the keyboard, and DIMM B is empty. If you are covered under the memory module cover. NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are replacing a memory module, remove the existing module: NOTICE: To prevent damage to the memory module connector, do not use DIMM B. The computer ...
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...module edge connector with the tab in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b Slide the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Turn on page... 112). 9 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 8 Replace the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on the computer...
...module edge connector with the tab in "Before You Begin" on page 107. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b Slide the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 10 Turn on page... 112). 9 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle to avoid damaging the connector. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it. 7 Replace the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 113). 8 Replace the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on the computer...
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... angle to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 118 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge...cover to avoid damaging the connector. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it . Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks...
... angle to close , remove the module and reinstall it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. 118 Adding and Replacing Parts No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: a Align the notch in the module edge...cover to avoid damaging the connector. NOTICE: If the cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. As the computer boots, it . Insert memory modules at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks...
