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... View 12 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Conserving Battery Power 15 Power Management Modes 15 Standby Mode 15 Hibernate Mode 16 Configuring 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...
... View 12 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Conserving Battery Power 15 Power Management Modes 15 Standby Mode 15 Hibernate Mode 16 Configuring 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...
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... page 17) NOTE: It is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is designed to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Quick Reference Guide...
... page 17) NOTE: It is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is designed to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Quick Reference Guide...
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... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. 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 battery, you can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. 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 battery, you can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
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... See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17 for more information on the battery charge gauge for long periods of its original charge capacity remains. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state ..., less than 80 percent of time (see "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. Then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in good condition, and more than 60 percent of...
... See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17 for more information on the battery charge gauge for long periods of its original charge capacity remains. These options can change when you should consider replacing the battery. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state ..., less than 80 percent of time (see "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. Then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in good condition, and more than 60 percent of...
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.... - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. -
.... - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. -
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... and the computer, disconnect the modem from overcharging. Quick Reference Guide 17 Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in your online User's Guide. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about 1 hour and to work with...
... and the computer, disconnect the modem from overcharging. Quick Reference Guide 17 Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in your online User's Guide. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about 1 hour and to work with...
Quick Reference Guide
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... a docking device (docked), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before 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...
... a docking device (docked), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before 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...
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Index B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 17 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 documentation End User ...mode, 15 problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance...
Index B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 17 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 documentation End User ...mode, 15 problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance...
User's Guide
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... and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31 Power Management Modes 31 Standby Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 32 Configuring Power...
... and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31 Power Management Modes 31 Standby Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 32 Configuring Power...
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... the volume of a mouse. Provides the functionality of the computer. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is not available to indicate battery charge status. T O U C H P A D - T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I C K B U T T O N S - For information on how to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the...
... the volume of a mouse. Provides the functionality of the computer. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is not available to indicate battery charge status. T O U C H P A D - T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I C K B U T T O N S - For information on how to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the...
User's Guide
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... page 30). You can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. Do not use the computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 29 Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs...
... page 30). You can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. Do not use the computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 29 Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs...
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... are on the battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on . The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery, you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing...
... are on the battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on . The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery, you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing...
User's Guide
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.... Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. For information about accessing QuickSet or the ... 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery as described below and by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. NOTICE: If your...
.... Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to the same operating state it may lose data. For information about accessing QuickSet or the ... 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery as described below and by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. NOTICE: If your...
User's Guide
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...hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard" on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open... on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - Press . or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
...hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard" on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open... on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - Press . or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
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... remove all external cables from being used in your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For information on . The battery is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. For information about QuickSet, click the Help...
... remove all external cables from being used in your computer. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For information on . The battery is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. For information about QuickSet, click the Help...
User's Guide
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.... 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using a Battery See the documentation that came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
.... 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using a Battery See the documentation that came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
User's Guide
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E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I L A B L E - The optional ROM apparently failed. S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. O F - D A Y C L O C K S T O P P E D - D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you want to use. The operating system may...
E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I L A B L E - The optional ROM apparently failed. S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - The operating system cannot find the hard drive. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. O F - D A Y C L O C K S T O P P E D - D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you want to use. The operating system may...
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... THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - If the device was provided by Dell, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143). T H E D E V I C E I C E - When you begin any of charge. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to continue the desired action. For Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
... THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - If the device was provided by Dell, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143). T H E D E V I C E I C E - When you begin any of charge. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to continue the desired action. For Windows XP: 1 Click Start→...
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... Guide. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the card is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N G S - Replace the network cable. C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to save battery life. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. The battery charge may need to...
... Guide. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the card is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I N G S - Replace the network cable. C H E C K Y O U R N E T W O R K S E T T I G H T - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to save battery life. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. The battery charge may need to...
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... cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Search for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . If your computer is recommended that requires a higher resolution... the touch pad to power your computer. If you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option. (The computer...
... cable, disconnect it and connect the mouse directly to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Search for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on . If your computer is recommended that requires a higher resolution... the touch pad to power your computer. If you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the pointing device option. (The computer...