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Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 25 3 Troubleshooting 35 Dell Technical Update Service 35 Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 35 Dell Support Center 39 Drive Problems 40 Hard drive problems 40 Error Messages 41 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 25 3 Troubleshooting 35 Dell Technical Update Service 35 Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 35 Dell Support Center 39 Drive Problems 40 Hard drive problems 40 Error Messages 41 Contents 3
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...Document/Media/Label Service Tag and Express Service Code You can find this at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows License Label You can find this at Dell Support Website support.dell.com Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use... support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer • How to ...your computer. Drivers and Utilities Media Setup Diagram Service Manual Available at the bottom of your computer's battery bay.
...Document/Media/Label Service Tag and Express Service Code You can find this at support.dell.com. Microsoft Windows License Label You can find this at Dell Support Website support.dell.com Contents • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use... support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your computer • How to ...your computer. Drivers and Utilities Media Setup Diagram Service Manual Available at the bottom of your computer's battery bay.
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...on configuration selections you made while ordering, your computer may not include a camera. D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track Stop Play or pause Play the next track 10 About Your Computer Mute the sound Turn the volume down Turn...adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 device status lights 8 battery status light 10 USB connectors (2) 12 microphone connector 14 fingerprint ...
...on configuration selections you made while ordering, your computer may not include a camera. D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track Stop Play or pause Play the next track 10 About Your Computer Mute the sound Turn the volume down Turn...adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 device status lights 8 battery status light 10 USB connectors (2) 12 microphone connector 14 fingerprint ...
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... is charging. - light operates as follows: - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Turns on power. 12 About Your Computer Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is on the adapter is not charging. - NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on when...to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on steadily or blinks to the cable. Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer...
... is charging. - light operates as follows: - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Turns on power. 12 About Your Computer Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is on the adapter is not charging. - NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on when...to the DC power required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on steadily or blinks to the cable. Solid amber: The battery charge is critically low. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer...
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Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
Back and Left View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 1 battery 3 Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator 5 Wireless On/Off switch 7 HDMI connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 11 IEEE 1394 connector 13 ExpressCard slot 2 air vent 4 security cable slot 6 VGA connector 8 USB connectors (2) 10 USB connector 12 8-in-1 media card reader About Your Computer 15
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... wireless technology. Solid white for networks - You can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. Restricting the airflow can use when your vicinity. F I T C H - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - The ...cards and internal cards with the fan or the computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: - D E L L W I T Y C...
... wireless technology. Solid white for networks - You can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. Restricting the airflow can use when your vicinity. F I T C H - W I R E L E S S O N / O F F S W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - The ...cards and internal cards with the fan or the computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: - D E L L W I T Y C...
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B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Press this button to an electrical outlet. Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. About Your Computer 19 Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y -
B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Press this button to an electrical outlet. Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. About Your Computer 19 Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y -
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Each of the 4 lights represents approximately 20% of fire or explosion. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Do not use batteries from the computer to replace the battery with your Dell computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. Press and hold...
Each of the 4 lights represents approximately 20% of fire or explosion. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Do not use batteries from the computer to replace the battery with your Dell computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, and Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. Press and hold...
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... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1 3 2 1 battery 3 SIM card slot indicator 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. About Your Computer 21 CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the...
... grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the computer). 1 3 2 1 battery 3 SIM card slot indicator 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it clicks into place. About Your Computer 21 CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the...
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1 2 1 base cover 2 base cover tab To remove the base cover: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer as shown above. 22 About Your Computer
1 2 1 base cover 2 base cover tab To remove the base cover: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 20). 3 Loosen the captive screws on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer as shown above. 22 About Your Computer
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For instructions on removal and replacement of the computer. 2 Tighten the captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on page 20). About Your Computer 23 CAUTION: Do not touch the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly or any other part inside the base cover before referring to the bottom of parts, see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on the base cover to the instructions in the Service Manual.
For instructions on removal and replacement of the computer. 2 Tighten the captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com. To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on page 20). About Your Computer 23 CAUTION: Do not touch the Processor Thermal-Cooling Assembly or any other part inside the base cover before referring to the bottom of parts, see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on the base cover to the instructions in the Service Manual.
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... 30 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S.
... 30 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S.
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...frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40... lb) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications 31 See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
...frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40... lb) 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications 31 See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
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C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): 30 mm~43 mm (1.18 inches~1.69 inches) 392 mm (15.43 inches) 288.15 mm (11.34 inches) 3.55 kg (7.82 lbs) Environmental Temperature ...
C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): 30 mm~43 mm (1.18 inches~1.69 inches) 392 mm (15.43 inches) 288.15 mm (11.34 inches) 3.55 kg (7.82 lbs) Environmental Temperature ...
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... malfunctioning. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 35). A chip on page 35). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting... missing an essential file. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...
... malfunctioning. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 35). A chip on page 35). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting... missing an essential file. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - O F- If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...
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... you restart the computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Follow the instructions on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting If you are unable to the electrical outlet. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. 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 N P R O T E C T E... or on the screen. The battery is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your ...
... you restart the computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - Follow the instructions on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting If you are unable to the electrical outlet. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. 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 N P R O T E C T E... or on the screen. The battery is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your ...
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... an electrical outlet. C HARGE THE BATTERY - If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to room temperature. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. If the battery temperature is working by testing it is...off, press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is in the Product Information Guide. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may be defective. Connect the computer to verify that the electrical outlet is below 0°C (32°F), ...
... an electrical outlet. C HARGE THE BATTERY - If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to room temperature. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. If the battery temperature is working by testing it is...off, press the power button to exit Sleep state. If the light is in the Product Information Guide. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may be defective. Connect the computer to verify that the electrical outlet is below 0°C (32°F), ...
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Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 ...46 DellConnect, 54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from your hard...
Index B Back and Left View, 15 base cover description, 20 battery removing, 20 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 11 C Check Disk, 40 computer crashes, 46-47 restore to previous operating state, 50-51 ...46 DellConnect, 54 device latch release description, 16, 19 device status lights description, 11 diagnostics Dell, 35 display description, 10 Drivers and Utilities Media Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives problems, 40 E error messages, 41 ExpressCard slot description, 18 D Dell Diagnostics about, 35 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 37 starting from your hard...