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... recommended that you have 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 and shut down your computer at least once before you will need to a docking device or other...
... recommended that you have 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 and shut down your computer at least once before you will need to a docking device or other...
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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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...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC...the life of a lithium-ion battery. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Checking the ...
...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC...the life of a lithium-ion battery. Quick Reference Guide 13 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. One battery is supplied as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Checking the ...
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... pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries... icon on the battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 14 Quick Reference Guide 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 ...
... pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries... icon on the battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 14 Quick Reference Guide 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 ...
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...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. Then connect the computer to the same operating state it was... outlet. Each light represents incremental degradation. By default, a pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . These options can also be set to change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power... for at least 3 seconds. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
...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. Then connect the computer to the same operating state it was... outlet. Each light represents incremental degradation. By default, a pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . These options can also be set to change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power... for at least 3 seconds. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
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... computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Close the display. - NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. For more information on how you set the power management options. ...To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the...
... computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Close the display. - NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. For more information on how you set the power management options. ...To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the...
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...U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to test displays in the Product Information Guide. When to run the Dell Diagnostics before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of the procedures... program and is active. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTICE: The...
...U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to test displays in the Product Information Guide. When to run the Dell Diagnostics before you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up advertisements, or you begin any of the procedures... program and is active. R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I C S - See "Dell Diagnostics" on Dell™ computers. It is recommended that you print these procedures before you experience a problem with your computer might be infected with spyware. NOTICE: The...
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... partition on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your docking device for instructions. 1... Ensure that the computer is connected to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the ...
... partition on your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in the system setup program. 3 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your docking device for instructions. 1... Ensure that the computer is connected to be powered down your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the ...
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... complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Quick Reference Guide 23 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to... return to your hardware configuration for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all...
... complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Quick Reference Guide 23 To exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer, close the test screen to... return to your hardware configuration for more information. Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for running the test. The device list may indicate requirements for all...
User's Guide
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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... CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector. . . . 43 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting...
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... CDs or DVDs 41 Adjusting the Volume 42 Volume Control Window 42 Volume Control Buttons 42 Adjusting the Picture 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display to a Projector. . . . 43 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper on the Screen: Setting...
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Microsoft® Windows® XP 45 Windows Vista 45 Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays 46 Microsoft® Windows® XP 46 Windows Vista 46 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 46 7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting ... Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 53 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 54 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 54 Checking Your ...
Microsoft® Windows® XP 45 Windows Vista 45 Using an External Monitor as Your Primary Display: Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays 46 Microsoft® Windows® XP 46 Windows Vista 46 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 46 7 Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting ... Up a New WLAN Using a Wireless Router and a Broadband Modem 51 Connecting to a WLAN 52 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 53 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 54 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 54 Checking Your ...
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Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 90 Video and Display Problems 91 If the display is blank 91 If the display is difficult to read 92 If only part of the display is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing...
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 90 Video and Display Problems 91 If the display is blank 91 If the display is difficult to read 92 If only part of the display is readable 92 11 System Setup Program Overview 93 Viewing the System Setup Screens 93 System Setup Screens 94 Commonly Used Settings 94 Changing...
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Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Glossary 149 10 Contents Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 143 18 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 145 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 145 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 146 Floppy Drive 146 CDs and DVDs 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 FCC Notice (U.S.
Only 147 FCC Class B 147 Glossary 149 10 Contents Automated Order-Status Service 141 Problems With Your Order 141 Product Information 141 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 141 Before You Call 142 Contacting Dell 143 18 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 145 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 145 Touch Pad 145 Mouse 146 Floppy Drive 146 CDs and DVDs 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 FCC Notice (U.S.
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... data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 31). 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 - P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the ...
... data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Using the Display" on page 31). 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 - P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the display closed. For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. If the ...
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Turns on page 46. 18 About Your Computer 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 - Helps to adjust the speaker volume. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press these buttons to control display brightness. Press this button to turn off the speakers. For more information, see "Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on when the scroll lock function is ...
Turns on page 46. 18 About Your Computer 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 - Helps to adjust the speaker volume. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press these buttons to control display brightness. Press this button to turn off the speakers. For more information, see "Using the Ambient Light Sensor" on when the scroll lock function is ...
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.... Replace the battery only with your computer. Using a Battery 29 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use the AC adapter to connect your... Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see...
.... Replace the battery only with your computer. Using a Battery 29 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use the AC adapter to connect your... Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see...
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... holds a charge, call your computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge...reduced charge capacity (health). For more information about QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice...
... holds a charge, call your computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge...reduced charge capacity (health). For more information about QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice...
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... Properties window. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33...Power Management Modes" on page 31 for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close the display, or press . Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to optimize your computer's ...
... Properties window. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33...Power Management Modes" on page 31 for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close the display, or press . Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to optimize your computer's ...
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To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in ... options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Close the display. - or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. Close the...
To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in ... options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Close the display. - or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. Close the...
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... is required (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 129). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Display Functions Scales between widescreen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Windows logo key and Opens the Search...
... is required (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 129). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays simultaneously. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Display Functions Scales between widescreen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Puts the computer into hibernate mode. Windows logo key and Opens the Search...