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...Battery Charge 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 56 Charge Gauge 57 Low-Battery Warning 58 Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter . . . . . 58 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Battery Meter . . . . 58 Conserving Battery Power 58 Power Management Modes 59 Standby and Sleep Mode 59 Hibernate Mode 59 Configuring Power Management Settings 60 Accessing Power Options Properties 60 Charging the Battery... 61 Replacing the Battery 61 Storing a Battery 62 7 Using the Optional Camera 63 Accessing the...
...Battery Charge 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 56 Charge Gauge 57 Low-Battery Warning 58 Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter . . . . . 58 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Battery Meter . . . . 58 Conserving Battery Power 58 Power Management Modes 59 Standby and Sleep Mode 59 Hibernate Mode 59 Configuring Power Management Settings 60 Accessing Power Options Properties 60 Charging the Battery... 61 Replacing the Battery 61 Storing a Battery 62 7 Using the Optional Camera 63 Accessing the...
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... light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - To turn off ). - Flashing blue: The battery is an optional feature. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. 8 - Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch. I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well...
... light turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - To turn off ). - Flashing blue: The battery is an optional feature. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. 8 - Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch. I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well...
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Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions). Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 55). H A R D D R I V E - B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Stores software and data. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use...
Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions). Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 55). H A R D D R I V E - B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Stores software and data. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use...
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...conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the ... cable from the electrical outlet. Line conditioners are designed to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a...
...conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the ... cable from the electrical outlet. Line conditioners are designed to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a...
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... computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 60 for your...
... computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 60 for your...
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... with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of...
... with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of...
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...-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 57 For more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...
...-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 57 For more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you can check: • Battery charge (check by pressing and...
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...usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). • Use the Standby or Sleep Mode power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on ...for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on your portable computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the battery runs ...
...usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). • Use the Standby or Sleep Mode power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on ...for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on your portable computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the battery runs ...
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... hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by turning off computer, and then click Stand by copying system...
... hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by turning off computer, and then click Stand by copying system...
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... risk of fire or explosion. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from overcharging. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Do not use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...
... risk of fire or explosion. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from overcharging. The battery is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Do not use batteries from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...
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... period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To...
... period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To...
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... the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 211). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to... "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 199). If a large number of sectors are corrupted. Troubleshooting 131 O F-D A ...
... the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 211). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Windows Vista: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to... "Using the System Setup Program" on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 199). If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 199). If a large number of sectors are corrupted. Troubleshooting 131 O F-D A ...
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... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 115). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 132 Troubleshooting T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide...
... procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 115). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 132 Troubleshooting T H E D E V I C E I B L E . The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide...
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If the power light is blinking, the computer is working by testing it is too hot to charge. The battery charge may be defective. 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 - Connect the computer to room temperature. See "Contacting Dell" on page 59. Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Ensure that the light is on. 140 Troubleshooting CAUTION...
If the power light is blinking, the computer is working by testing it is too hot to charge. The battery charge may be defective. 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 - Connect the computer to room temperature. See "Contacting Dell" on page 59. Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Ensure that the light is on. 140 Troubleshooting CAUTION...
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...E P O S S I B L E I E S - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - or down-arrow key. CHECK THE BATTERY - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U ... a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.
...E P O S S I B L E I E S - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Check the AC adapter cable connections. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - or down-arrow key. CHECK THE BATTERY - S WITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I C A L O U ... a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.
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... the AC adapter. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close... Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you . • Shut down your credit card company and ask if it offers coded ...
... the AC adapter. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close... Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you . • Shut down your credit card company and ask if it offers coded ...
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... to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch. • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it does ... internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the computer if it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that it offers to users ...
... to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch. • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it does ... internationally, carry proof of ownership-or of your right to use the computer if it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that it offers to users ...
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... 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°F) CR-2032 100-240 VAC 1.5 A ...
... 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°F) CR-2032 100-240 VAC 1.5 A ...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light,... CD about, 71 blank, 72 CD-RW drive problems, 124 drive problems, 123 Check Disk, 124 cleaning touch pad, 215 coin-cell battery replacing, 187 computer crashes, 135-136 restore to previous operating state, 158 slow performance, 126, 137 specifications, 201 stops responding, 135 connecting...
See sound B battery charge gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light,... CD about, 71 blank, 72 CD-RW drive problems, 124 drive problems, 123 Check Disk, 124 cleaning touch pad, 215 coin-cell battery replacing, 187 computer crashes, 135-136 restore to previous operating state, 158 slow performance, 126, 137 specifications, 201 stops responding, 135 connecting...