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... 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 43 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 5 Using...
... 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 43 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 5 Using...
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Power Management Modes 50 Standby Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 50 Configuring Power Management Settings 51 Accessing Power Options Properties 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using Multimedia 55 Playing Media 55 Copying CD and DVD Media 57 How to Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 58 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 60 7 Using Cards 61 ExpressCards 61 ExpressCard Blanks 62 Installing an ExpressCard 62 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 63 Contents 5
Power Management Modes 50 Standby Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 50 Configuring Power Management Settings 51 Accessing Power Options Properties 51 Charging the Battery 51 Replacing the Battery 52 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using Multimedia 55 Playing Media 55 Copying CD and DVD Media 57 How to Copy a CD or DVD 57 Using Blank CD and DVD Media 58 Helpful Tips 58 Adjusting the Volume 59 Adjusting the Picture 60 7 Using Cards 61 ExpressCards 61 ExpressCard Blanks 62 Installing an ExpressCard 62 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 63 Contents 5
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... a power management mode. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. To turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card...light - Bluetooth® status light - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is located. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled and hotspot is enabled. Battery status light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
... a power management mode. The light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature. To turn on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - For more information, see the documentation that came with your card...light - Bluetooth® status light - NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is located. Turns on when wireless networking is enabled and hotspot is enabled. Battery status light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
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... light operates as • Solid blue: The battery is charging. • Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged. • Off: The battery is adequately charged. If the computer is running on when the scroll lock function is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the ... on when the numeric keypad is enabled. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the follows: light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The...
... light operates as • Solid blue: The battery is charging. • Flashing blue: The battery is almost fully charged. • Off: The battery is adequately charged. If the computer is running on when the scroll lock function is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located above the ... on when the numeric keypad is enabled. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the follows: light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off). • Flashing orange: The...
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... does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting...
... does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Fan noise is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Restricting...
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... "Using Multimedia" on page 52 for instructions). O P T I C A L D R I - For more information about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 55. 28 About Your Computer C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - Stores software and data. P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - H A R D D R I V E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page...
... "Using Multimedia" on page 52 for instructions). O P T I C A L D R I - For more information about the optical drive, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 55. 28 About Your Computer C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - Stores software and data. P R O C E S S O R / M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I V E - H A R D D R I V E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page...
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...power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation, for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to a UPS. Line conditioners are designed to a separate power strip that provides surge protection..., to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Setting Up Your Computer 37 A UPS protects against power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
...power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation, for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to a UPS. Line conditioners are designed to a separate power strip that provides surge protection..., to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Setting Up Your Computer 37 A UPS protects against power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear on ...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may appear on ...
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...not on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector...desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 51). 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
...not on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector...desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 51). 42 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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...for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Keyboard. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43... is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows...
...for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Keyboard. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 43... is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and combination. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows...
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...warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully...Management Settings" on page 51 for information about the Dell warranty of your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold...
...warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully...Management Settings" on page 51 for information about the Dell warranty of your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold...
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... following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of...
... following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of...
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... Power Management Settings" on page 51). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. A pop-up window warns you when the...; Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Low-Battery Warning" on page 49). You can check battery health by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Check the Battery Health You can change the settings for a...
... Power Management Settings" on page 51). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. A pop-up window warns you when the...; Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Low-Battery Warning" on page 49). You can check battery health by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Check the Battery Health You can change the settings for a...
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...: • Close the display. • Press . To enter standby mode, click Start→Turn off computer, press , and then click Hibernate. 50 Using a Battery Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. NOTE: If your computer loses AC and... battery power while in before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in the Power Options Properties window ...
...: • Close the display. • Press . To enter standby mode, click Start→Turn off computer, press , and then click Hibernate. 50 Using a Battery Depending on how you set the power management options in hibernate mode. NOTE: If your computer loses AC and... battery power while in before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: If your computer is in the Power Options Properties window ...
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... your operating system. You can use one of the following methods to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with your computer. Using a Battery 51 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by ... the computer turned on. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. When you connect the computer to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display...
... your operating system. You can use one of the following methods to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with your computer. Using a Battery 51 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by ... the computer turned on. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. When you connect the computer to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display...
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... a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 93. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before...the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. 52 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to an electrical outlet. If ...
... a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 93. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to complete the battery replacement before...the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. 52 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to an electrical outlet. If ...
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... your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Using a Battery 53 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of time. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Turn the computer...
... your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Using a Battery 53 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of time. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off. 2 Turn the computer...
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... file structure on page 109). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. The...
... file structure on page 109). See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. NOT ENOUGH MEMORY OR RESOURCES. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. If a large number of sectors are corrupted. The...
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... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). TI M E - The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. Ensure that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. If the card supports this feature. P L E A S E R U N T H E S ...
... Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). TI M E - The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. Ensure that supports the system configuration settings may be loose. If the card supports this feature. P L E A S E R U N T H E S ...
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... begin any of the computer and the network connector. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often the... need to turn on page 131 as you begin any of your network settings are correct and that no network communication exists. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Network Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" ...
... begin any of the computer and the network connector. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often the... need to turn on page 131 as you begin any of your network settings are correct and that no network communication exists. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Network Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" ...