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NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or 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 turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
NOTE: It is recommended that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any cards or 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 turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product...
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... default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for ... 17 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power....
... default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for ... 17 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power....
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.... - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or... Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. Press . For more information on how you set the power management options in ...
.... - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Close the display. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or... Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your computer. or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. Press . For more information on how you set the power management options in ...
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... explosion. When you like. For more information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the... to 80 percent in about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For information on your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. The battery is designed to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer ...
... explosion. When you like. For more information about 1 hour and to room temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the... to 80 percent in about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. For information on your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. The battery is designed to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer ...
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... latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17). 18 Quick...
... latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17). 18 Quick...
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... by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for... data if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. If necessary...
... by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for... data if you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. If necessary...
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... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your ... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for details). NOTE: If ...
... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down your ... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. NOTE: Before attempting option B, the computer must be working properly. 2 Turn on . NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for details). NOTE: If ...
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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 ...) 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 Service ...
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 ...) 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 Service ...
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...S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. P O W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 43. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown... rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 31). Press the power button to...
...S P L A Y - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. P O W E R B U T T O N - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 43. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown... rather than by pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 31). Press the power button to...
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Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. To enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on the left side of the computer. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the security management software that came with your Dell™... computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer. 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 more information. Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Provides the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button...
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. To enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on the left side of the computer. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the security management software that came with your Dell™... computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer. 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 more information. Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Provides the functionality of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button...
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... buttons to control display brightness. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A M B I E N T L I G H T S E N S O R - M U T E B U T T O N - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Helps to adjust the speaker volume. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located...
... buttons to control display brightness. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - For more information, see "Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on when the numeric keypad is enabled. A M B I E N T L I G H T S E N S O R - M U T E B U T T O N - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Helps to adjust the speaker volume. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located...
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NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on the fan when the computer... slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 6 wireless switch 9 smart card slot S E C U R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: The computer turns on page 63. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is normal and...
NOTICE: Before you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. Do not store your Dell™ computer in the air vents. I T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on the fan when the computer... slot 7 Wi-Fi Catcher™ light 8 PC Card slot 3 IEEE 1394 connector 6 wireless switch 9 smart card slot S E C U R I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: The computer turns on page 63. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Lets you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it is normal and...
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W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. Turns on/off " position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 20 About Your Computer 2 "on page 59). NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or ...
W I R E L E S S S W I T C H - and 54-mm PCI ExpressCards or USB-based ExpressCards (see "Dell™ WiFi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56. Turns on/off " position 4 Wi-Fi Catcher light 20 About Your Computer 2 "on page 59). NOTE: The wireless switch does not detect Mobile Broadband networks or ...
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... - For more information. Off: No signal found - While working in the slot to appear. W I A B A Y - Solid green: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - About Your Computer 21 See...
... - For more information. Off: No signal found - While working in the slot to appear. W I A B A Y - Solid green: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T - About Your Computer 21 See...
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... the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. Do not store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. You...
... the angle of the connector on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. Do not store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. NOTE: The computer turns on or off. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. You...
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... 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 - D E V I V E - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, ...fan to the Media Base or other docking device. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - NOTE: The computer turns on page 29). Covers the compartment that came with the fan or the computer. D O C K I R V E N T S -
... 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 - D E V I V E - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, ...fan to the Media Base or other docking device. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - NOTE: The computer turns on page 29). Covers the compartment that came with the fan or the computer. D O C K I R V E N T S -
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... condition, and more than 60 percent of time (see "Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 131 for more information on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in the Microsoft®... settings for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by the number of times the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning.
... condition, and more than 60 percent of time (see "Power Management Modes" on the battery as described below and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 131 for more information on the battery charge gauge for the battery alarms in the Microsoft®... settings for at least 3 seconds. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by the number of times the battery is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning.
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... touch pad or track stick. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the.... or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start→Turn off the computer.
... touch pad or track stick. To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the.... or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start→Turn off the computer.
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Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and ...flashes alternately green and orange. For more information about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • ...
Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and ...flashes alternately green and orange. For more information about 1 hour and to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • ...
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... before you store your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using...
... before you store your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 33). 34 Using...
