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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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... Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 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 operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities...
... Your Operating System" in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. 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 operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities...
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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 a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of your...
... 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 a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of your...
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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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... air vents. 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...
... air vents. 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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... results, operate the computer with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to alert you use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or...Power Meter tab. Operating time is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the media bay to work with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from Dell...
... results, operate the computer with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to alert you use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or...Power Meter tab. Operating time is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the media bay to work with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from Dell...
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...once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. 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...
...once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. 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...
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... data, save your online User's Guide for information about the battery operating time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 15). • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by...of its original charge capacity remains. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on conserving battery power. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery ...
... data, save your online User's Guide for information about the battery operating time. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 15). • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by...of its original charge capacity remains. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on conserving battery power. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery ...
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... may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate mode. Press the power button. - For more information on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or →...hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with...
... may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate mode. Press the power button. - For more information on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or →...hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with...
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..., and remove any field in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer...computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on the area where you need information. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. The battery's ...
..., and remove any field in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer...computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to configure the power management settings on the area where you need information. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in your Dell™ computer. The battery's ...
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.... 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... installation instructions in its documentation or 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 -
.... 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 at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . 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 - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... installation instructions in its documentation or 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 -
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See the documentation that is known to be powered down and restart the computer. then, shut down your hard drive. 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. NOTE: If ...any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your online User's Guide. then, shut down the error code(s) and see the ...
See the documentation that is known to be powered down and restart the computer. then, shut down your hard drive. 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. NOTE: If ...any key to continue". 4 Press any questions that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your online User's Guide. then, shut down the error code(s) and see the ...
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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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...Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may ...be optional and may not ship with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and...
...Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 129. • How to reinstall my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may ...be optional and may not ship with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and...
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...). D 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 system shutdown ...rather than by pressing the power button. 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...
...). D 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 system shutdown ...rather than by pressing the power button. 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...
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...speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button. About Your Computer 17 Turns on page 35. If the computer is in a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Securing Your ... the Windows logo key. T R A C K S T I C K B U T T O N S - Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your Dell™ computer secure. Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. See "Touch Pad" on how to keep...
...speaker, press the volume control buttons or mute button. About Your Computer 17 Turns on page 35. If the computer is in a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Securing Your ... the Windows logo key. T R A C K S T I C K B U T T O N S - Helps to activate and use the security management software that came with your Dell™ computer secure. Turns on when you turn off ). - Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. See "Touch Pad" on how to keep...
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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. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Connects the...
... 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. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Connects the...