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... 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 39 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 39 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Using a Projector 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper. . . . 41 Microsoft® Windows® ...
... 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 39 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 39 4 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Using a Projector 41 Making Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper. . . . 41 Microsoft® Windows® ...
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... a Battery 53 Battery Performance 53 Checking the Battery Charge 54 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 58 Accessing Power Options Properties 58 Charging the Battery 58 Replacing the Battery 59...
... a Battery 53 Battery Performance 53 Checking the Battery Charge 54 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 58 Accessing Power Options Properties 58 Charging the Battery 58 Replacing the Battery 59...
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... an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 131 A solid blue screen appears 132 Dell MediaDirect problems 132 Other software problems 133 Memory Problems 133 Network Problems 134 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 135 Power Problems 135 Printer Problems 137 Scanner Problems 138 Sound and Speaker Problems 138 No sound...
... an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 131 A solid blue screen appears 132 Dell MediaDirect problems 132 Other software problems 133 Memory Problems 133 Network Problems 134 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 135 Power Problems 135 Printer Problems 137 Scanner Problems 138 Sound and Speaker Problems 138 No sound...
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Front View 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display latches (2) 4 power button 5 device status lights 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard and wireless status lights 3 display 6 touch pad 9 keyboard 20 About Your Computer
Front View 10 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display latches (2) 4 power button 5 device status lights 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard and wireless status lights 3 display 6 touch pad 9 keyboard 20 About Your Computer
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... to turn on page 41. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer 21 Press... data, never turn on page 56. Turns on steadily or blinks to release the display latches and open the display. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
... to turn on page 41. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S - P O W E R B U T T O N - About Your Computer 21 Press... data, never turn on page 56. Turns on steadily or blinks to release the display latches and open the display. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer, and blinks when the computer is flashing. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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...grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC... power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. Back View 1 23 4 5 1 AC adapter connector 2 4 USB connectors ...
...grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC... power required by the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. Back View 1 23 4 5 1 AC adapter connector 2 4 USB connectors ...
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...network adapter protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection.... Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from ...
...network adapter protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection.... Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from ...
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The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 40 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure ...that the device is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against...
The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 40 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure ...that the device is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against...
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...only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). or...Meter may appear on the external device does not change the resolution to one not supported by your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to your portable computer or docking device. Using a Projector When you start the computer with an external ...
...only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). or...Meter may appear on the external device does not change the resolution to one not supported by your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to your portable computer or docking device. Using a Projector When you start the computer with an external ...
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... computer into hibernate mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Display Functions Ejects the tray out of the drive (if...
... computer into hibernate mode. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Display Functions Ejects the tray out of the drive (if...
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...high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time... Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty...
...high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time... Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty...
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... batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. For more information about accessing the Power Options Properties window. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or... expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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...
... batteries may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is low. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. For more information about accessing the Power Options Properties window. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or... expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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...
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... 20 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). For instructions on accessing more information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and... See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Using a Battery 55 To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. If the computer is largely...
... 20 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). For instructions on accessing more information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and... See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Using a Battery 55 To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge for more information about the battery operating time. If the computer is largely...
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...hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs ...modes. • Select options to the same operating state it was in standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer's power usage. See "Power Management Modes" on page 58 for long periods of time. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it may lose data....
...hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs ...modes. • Select options to the same operating state it was in standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer's power usage. See "Power Management Modes" on page 58 for long periods of time. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it may lose data....
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... returns to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . To...Hibernate. Close the display. - Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start...
... returns to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . To...Hibernate. Close the display. - Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start...
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... the documentation that came with the computer turned on. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, ...XP Click the Start button, point to 80 percent in about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in approximately 2 hours. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
... the documentation that came with the computer turned on. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, ...XP Click the Start button, point to 80 percent in about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in approximately 2 hours. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
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... resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to an electrical outlet. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to work with your Dell™ computer; The battery is designed to ...a docking device (docked), undock it. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the bottom of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 Then ...
... resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you have up to 1 minute to an electrical outlet. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to work with your Dell™ computer; The battery is designed to ...a docking device (docked), undock it. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the bottom of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 Then ...
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... required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that shipped with an installation CD. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have been shipped with your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 78 Setting Up and Using Networks If Wireless Network Connection...
... required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that shipped with an installation CD. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have been shipped with your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 78 Setting Up and Using Networks If Wireless Network Connection...
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... stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to stabilize. NOTE: Wait for the wireless router to the router. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there...
... stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the documentation that no power connected to stabilize. NOTE: Wait for the wireless router to the router. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there...
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...from being scratched. 2 Turn off when you shut down your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer from the battery bay before you service the computer... own personal safety. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your operating system, press and hold the power button for other Dell computers. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: To help ensure your computer. Some ...
...from being scratched. 2 Turn off when you shut down your warranty. Do not use only the battery designed for this particular Dell computer. If your computer and attached devices did not automatically turn off your computer from the battery bay before you service the computer... own personal safety. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by your operating system, press and hold the power button for other Dell computers. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts CAUTION: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; NOTICE: To help ensure your computer. Some ...