Owner's Manual
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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. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with...
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. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with...
Owner's Manual
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... wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. 52 Using a Battery The battery is designed to work with your computer. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 93. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the electrical outlet and...
... wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. 52 Using a Battery The battery is designed to work with your computer. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 93. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the electrical outlet and...
Owner's Manual
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EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). You may be malfunctioning. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. A ... Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 109). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 75). Remove and...
EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND TRY AGAIN - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). You may be malfunctioning. See Windows Help and Support for installation instructions. A ... Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 109). Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. A R E Q U I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 75). Remove and...
Owner's Manual
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... a memory module may be malfunctioning. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - T H E D E V I C E I N D O W S - C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I S N O T R E A D Y - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). 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 - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - A chip on the system board may require recharging. Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try...
... a memory module may be malfunctioning. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - T H E D E V I C E I N D O W S - C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I S N O T R E A D Y - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 75). 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 - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C A L L Y L O W - A chip on the system board may require recharging. Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try...
Owner's Manual
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... W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Standby Mode" on the computer. If the light is functioning. 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 ... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network connector. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to exit Sleep state. Network Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks. C H...
... W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Standby Mode" on the computer. If the light is functioning. 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 ... CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the network connector. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Contact your network administrator or the person who set up your network to exit Sleep state. Network Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 131 as you complete these checks. C H...
Owner's Manual
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...;C (32°F), the computer will not start. Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery temperature is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 51. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is too hot to verify that the light is working by testing it with another...
...;C (32°F), the computer will not start. Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery temperature is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I C A L O U T L E T - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 51. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is too hot to verify that the light is working by testing it with another...
Owner's Manual
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...T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on...Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P..." on page 75. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making...
...T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on...Ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P..." on page 75. CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for the pointing device option (the computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making...
Owner's Manual
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...: Depth Height Width Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power 6-cell "smart" lithium ion, 6-cell "smart" lithium polymer, or 4-cell... time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149...
...: Depth Height Width Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power 6-cell "smart" lithium ion, 6-cell "smart" lithium polymer, or 4-cell... time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149...
Owner's Manual
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... Off Your Computer" on page 107). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on DVDs. Never touch the lens in a straight line from the computer before cleaning the mouse If your media, try using ...soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Appendix 145 If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the center hole. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs...
... Off Your Computer" on page 107). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on DVDs. Never touch the lens in a straight line from the computer before cleaning the mouse If your media, try using ...soft, lint-free cloth, gently wipe the bottom of your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally, clean the mouse. Appendix 145 If you notice problems, such as skipping, with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of the center hole. For stubborn dirt, try cleaning the discs...
Owner's Manual
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...accessed by the computer. ScanDisk - Memory that stores data and programs that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - serial attached SCSI - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your computer. SCSI - ... errors. Interference that can view but cannot edit or delete. ROM - A jumper on the system board that occur per minute - Battery-powered clock on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to have read-only status if: • It resides...
...accessed by the computer. ScanDisk - Memory that stores data and programs that checks files, folders, and the hard disk's surface for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - serial attached SCSI - ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your computer. SCSI - ... errors. Interference that can view but cannot edit or delete. ROM - A jumper on the system board that occur per minute - Battery-powered clock on the system board of your screen's horizontal lines are more likely to have read-only status if: • It resides...
Owner's Manual
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...battery charging, 51 checking the charge, 48 performance, 47 power meter, 49 removing, 52 storing, 53 blank cards ExpressCards, 62 memory card, 63 removing, 63, 65 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 122 boot sequence, 142 brightness adjusting, 39 C carnet, 126 CD blank, 58 CD-RW drive problems... drive problems, 80 Check Disk, 81 cleaning touch pad, 145 computer crashes, 90-91 slow performance, 82, 92 specifications, 133 stops responding, 90 connecting Mobile Broadband network, 72 copying CDs helpful tips, 58 copying DVDs helpful tips, 58 D Dell Diagnostics ...
...battery charging, 51 checking the charge, 48 performance, 47 power meter, 49 removing, 52 storing, 53 blank cards ExpressCards, 62 memory card, 63 removing, 63, 65 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 22 installing, 122 boot sequence, 142 brightness adjusting, 39 C carnet, 126 CD blank, 58 CD-RW drive problems... drive problems, 80 Check Disk, 81 cleaning touch pad, 145 computer crashes, 90-91 slow performance, 82, 92 specifications, 133 stops responding, 90 connecting Mobile Broadband network, 72 copying CDs helpful tips, 58 copying DVDs helpful tips, 58 D Dell Diagnostics ...