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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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... the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you when the battery charge is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of...
... the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you when the battery charge is designed to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of...
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... indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
... indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
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... determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for long periods of two ways: by using the charge gauge on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your work immediately ...after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents ...
... determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Power Management Modes" on page 15 for long periods of two ways: by using the charge gauge on conserving battery power. NOTICE: If your work immediately ...after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents ...
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... cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. For more information on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. Close the display. - Close the display. - To...
... cannot make the computer exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. For more information on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. Close the display. - Close the display. - To...
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... too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is hot from Dell. When you need information. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. For information about resolving problems with the computer turned...
... too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is hot from Dell. When you need information. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. For information about resolving problems with the computer turned...
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... 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 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 the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17...
... 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 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 the release clicks. 4 Using the tab on page 17...
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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...
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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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...and blinks when the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - S P E A K E R - Provide the functionality of a mouse (see "Securing Your Computer" on only if you... the functionality of a mouse. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I O N A L ) - If the computer is an optional feature on your Dell™ computer secure. Helps to activate and use the wireless switch on when wireless devices are enabled. For information on how to keep your computer...
...and blinks when the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - S P E A K E R - Provide the functionality of a mouse (see "Securing Your Computer" on only if you... the functionality of a mouse. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I O N A L ) - If the computer is an optional feature on your Dell™ computer secure. Helps to activate and use the wireless switch on when wireless devices are enabled. For information on how to keep your computer...
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... Settings" on page 33) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. You can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on operating conditions. You can hold...
... Settings" on page 33) NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. You can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on operating conditions. You can hold...
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.... If no lights appear, the battery has no longer holds a charge, call your battery no charge. 30 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon...
.... If no lights appear, the battery has no longer holds a charge, call your battery no charge. 30 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon...
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..., less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge gauge for information about the battery operating time. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to ... should consider replacing the battery. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. To enter standby mode: Using a Battery 31 You can also ...
..., less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge gauge for information about the battery operating time. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to ... should consider replacing the battery. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power. To enter standby mode: Using a Battery 31 You can also ...
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... cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and... one of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery
... cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - or • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and... one of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery
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... necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
... necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these...
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... 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 the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See the documentation 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...
... 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 the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See the documentation 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...
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...on page 143). Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. TI M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). You have a defective sector or ... R R E S O U R C E S . O P T I L U R E - S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - You may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system may require recharging. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you are trying to use. If...
...on page 143). Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. TI M E - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 73). You have a defective sector or ... R R E S O U R C E S . O P T I L U R E - S E C T O R N O T F O U N D - You may be faulty or improperly seated. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system may require recharging. Reinstall the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you are trying to use. If...
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...Product Information Guide. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR... Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. When you are an administrator on...
...Product Information Guide. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. otherwise, contact your IEEE 1394 device is running the Dell Diagnostics or the system setup program. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO THE CONNECTOR... Keyboard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. When you are an administrator on...
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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 - C H E C K T H E C A R D - Ensure that the tnetwork is listed. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 49. Contact the PC Card manufacturer. When the power light is low or depleted. The battery charge may need to verify that your network to purchase a new battery during the life of the computer and the network connector...
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 - C H E C K T H E C A R D - Ensure that the tnetwork is listed. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 49. Contact the PC Card manufacturer. When the power light is low or depleted. The battery charge may need to verify that your network to purchase a new battery during the life of the computer and the network connector...
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...it and connect the mouse directly to verify that the electrical outlet is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using a program that you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 93. ... recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - ...
...it and connect the mouse directly to verify that the electrical outlet is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using a program that you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on page 93. ... recognizes a USB mouse without making any of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 143) as you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - ...