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...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 Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell ...
...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 Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell ...
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... is located on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your online User's Guide. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may... not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating...
... is located on your computer. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your online User's Guide. Operating System Media NOTE: The Operating System media may be optional and may... not ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. See "Restoring Your Operating...
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... 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 turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... 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 turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
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Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed ...
Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed ...
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...document that you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. Operating time is significantly reduced when you connect your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. Damaged ...-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you may need to work with the main ...
...document that you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. Operating time is significantly reduced when you connect your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. Damaged ...-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you may need to work with the main ...
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...in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed...of charge and discharge cycles, 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 ...
...in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed...of charge and discharge cycles, 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 ...
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...on page 15). • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power usage. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To ...avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to ...
...on page 15). • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power usage. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To ...avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to ...
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...it returns to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. or • Depending on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in hibernate mode. or • Depending on ...the following methods: - You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. Press . You cannot make the computer ...
...it returns to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. or • Depending on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in hibernate mode. or • Depending on ...the following methods: - You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. Press . You cannot make the computer ...
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... as long as you need information. Charge time is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your Dell™ computer. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while...
... as long as you need information. Charge time is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your Dell™ computer. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet or install a battery while...
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...unable to get a response 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 . Quick Reference Guide 19 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 an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard...
...unable to get a response 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 . Quick Reference Guide 19 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 an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - The Program Compatibility Wizard...
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...to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that is connected to be powered down your online User's Guide. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot ...
...to a docking device (docked), undock it. NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that is connected to be powered down your online User's Guide. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...series of initial tests of the following two ways: a When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. If the Pre-boot ...
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...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 License Agreement, 5...Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power hibernate mode, 16 standby 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,...
...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 License Agreement, 5...Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power hibernate mode, 16 standby 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,...
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... 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 Management Settings 33 Charging the Battery 33 Contents 3
... 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 Management Settings 33 Charging the Battery 33 Contents 3
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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 38 Changing the 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 38 Changing the Track Stick ...
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... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages ...screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard Problems 87 Power Problems 87 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 88 Docking Power Considerations 88 Printer Problems 89 Scanner Problems 89 Sound and Speaker Problems 90 No sound from integrated speakers 90 No...
... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages ...screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard Problems 87 Power Problems 87 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 88 Docking Power Considerations 88 Printer Problems 89 Scanner Problems 89 Sound and Speaker Problems 90 No sound from integrated speakers 90 No...
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... 104). For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To reinstall your operating system..., use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. What Are You Looking For...
... 104). For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. NOTE: The color of your CD varies based on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. To reinstall your operating system..., use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. What Are You Looking For...
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...turn off completely (which may take several seconds). 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P L A Y ...I S P L A Y L A T C H - 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 ...
...turn off completely (which may take several seconds). 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P L A Y ...I S P L A Y L A T C H - 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 ...
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... Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - T O U C H P A D - See "Touch Pad" ... the light operates as the Windows logo key. If the computer is charging. - Provides the functionality of the computer. Helps to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on the left side of a mouse. For more information, see the...
... Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - T O U C H P A D - See "Touch Pad" ... the light operates as the Windows logo key. If the computer is charging. - Provides the functionality of the computer. Helps to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable WiFi, use the wireless switch on the left side of a mouse. For more information, see the...
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... computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. The two lights next to a network. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects...
... computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. The two lights next to a network. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects...