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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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.... NOTE: The color of your CD or DVD varies based on your online User's Guide. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" 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 ...
.... NOTE: The color of your CD or DVD varies based on your online User's Guide. The operating system is located on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" 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 ...
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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 a printer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
... 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 a printer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...
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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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...personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ... an electrical outlet the first time you when the battery charge is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 14). CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. NOTE: Battery operating...
...personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper ... an electrical outlet the first time you when the battery charge is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 14). CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. NOTE: Battery operating...
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... show a status of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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 the taskbar. For...
... show a status of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 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 the taskbar. For...
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... or press . You can change when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the ... accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the...
... or press . You can change when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the ... accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTICE: If your online User's Guide for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you leave the computer unattended for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. To check the...
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...: • Click Start or → Shut Down→ Stand by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot)... your operating system. 16 Quick Reference Guide or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Close the display. - NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to the ...
...: • Click Start or → Shut Down→ Stand by copying system data to enter hibernate mode: - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot)... your operating system. 16 Quick Reference Guide or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Close the display. - NOTE: Some PC Cards or ExpressCards may take a short time to the ...
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.... For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. For information on . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to an electrical outlet, the computer... checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to configure the power management settings on the area where you connect the computer to 100 percent in your online...
.... For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. For information on . CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to an electrical outlet, the computer... checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to configure the power management settings on the area where you connect the computer to 100 percent in your online...
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... 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 . END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task... and Software Problems CAUTION: Before 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 - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T...
... 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 . END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Task... and Software Problems CAUTION: Before 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 - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T...
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...properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows®... desktop; NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from the ...
...properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one time only. If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to be powered down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows®... desktop; NOTE: If the computer is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next start the Dell Diagnostics from 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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... you ordered. 14 Finding Information 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. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. What Are You Looking... operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
... you ordered. 14 Finding Information 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. To reinstall your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on your computer. What Are You Looking... operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Quickset icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar.
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... 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. Press the power button to 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 ...
... 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. Press the power button to 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 ...
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... for more information. Flashing green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. S P E A K E R - Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. To adjust the ...your Bluetooth wireless technology. Provides the functionality of the computer. Turns on steadily or blinks to keep your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the security management software that controls the...
... for more information. Flashing green: The battery is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is enabled. S P E A K E R - Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Flashing orange: The battery charge is critically low. To adjust the ...your Bluetooth wireless technology. Provides the functionality of the computer. Turns on steadily or blinks to keep your Dell™ computer secure. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, use the security management software that controls 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. Connects the computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your...
... 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. Connects the computer to a TV. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your...