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... Windows XP 51 Windows Vista 51 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 53 Numeric Keypad 53 Key Combinations 54 System Functions 54 Display Functions 54 Battery 54 Power Management 54 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 55 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 55 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 55 4 Contents
... Windows XP 51 Windows Vista 51 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 53 Numeric Keypad 53 Key Combinations 54 System Functions 54 Display Functions 54 Battery 54 Power Management 54 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 55 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 55 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 55 4 Contents
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Touch Pad 55 Customizing the Touch Pad 56 6 Using a Battery 59 Battery Performance 59 Checking the Battery Charge 60 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 60 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 61 Charge Gauge 61 Low-Battery Warning 62 Conserving Battery Power 62 Power Management Modes 63 Standby and Sleep Mode 63 Hibernate Mode 63 Configuring Power Management Settings...
Touch Pad 55 Customizing the Touch Pad 56 6 Using a Battery 59 Battery Performance 59 Checking the Battery Charge 60 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 60 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 61 Charge Gauge 61 Low-Battery Warning 62 Conserving Battery Power 62 Power Management Modes 63 Standby and Sleep Mode 63 Hibernate Mode 63 Configuring Power Management Settings...
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Wireless Mini-Cards 179 Removing a WLAN Card 179 Replacing a WLAN Card 181 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 182 Replacing a WWAN Card 185 Removing a WPAN Card 186 Replacing a WPAN Card 187 Flash Cache Module 187 Removing the FCM 187 Replacing the FCM 188 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 189 Removing the Card 189 Coin-Cell Battery 190 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 190 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 193 15 Traveling With Your Computer 195 Identifying Your Computer 195 Packing the Computer 195 Travel Tips 196 Traveling by Air 196 Contents 11
Wireless Mini-Cards 179 Removing a WLAN Card 179 Replacing a WLAN Card 181 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card 182 Replacing a WWAN Card 185 Removing a WPAN Card 186 Replacing a WPAN Card 187 Flash Cache Module 187 Removing the FCM 187 Replacing the FCM 188 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 189 Removing the Card 189 Coin-Cell Battery 190 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 190 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 193 15 Traveling With Your Computer 195 Identifying Your Computer 195 Packing the Computer 195 Travel Tips 196 Traveling by Air 196 Contents 11
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..., use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Battery status light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data...
..., use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate battery charge status. Battery status light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the keyboard indicate the following: Power light - Turns on steadily or blinks to the right of data...
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... all wireless devices, use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see the documentation that came with your card. Flashing amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. T O ...charged. - About Your Computer 25 NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. Flashing blue: The battery is an optional feature. Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "wireless switch" on page 55). Control CD, ...
... all wireless devices, use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display (see the documentation that came with your card. Flashing amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. T O ...charged. - About Your Computer 25 NOTE: The internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology is critically low. Flashing blue: The battery is an optional feature. Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "wireless switch" on page 55). Control CD, ...
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...; Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - The 8-in the slot. I V E - Right Side View 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 eject button 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 2 hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in-1 memory card reader 8 video connector...
...; Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD I E E E 1 3 9 4 C O N N E C T O R - The 8-in the slot. I V E - Right Side View 1 23 4 5 67 8 9 10 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 eject button 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 network connector (RJ-45) 2 hard-drive activity light 4 optical drive 6 8-in-1 memory card reader 8 video connector...
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For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. The two lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 1 23 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 modem connector (RJ-11) 4 5 2 USB connectors (2) 4 battery About Your Computer 31
For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. The two lights next to a network. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate status and activity for wired network connections. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a monitor. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 1 23 1 S-video TV-out connector 3 AC adapter connector 5 modem connector (RJ-11) 4 5 2 USB connectors (2) 4 battery About Your Computer 31
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... or the mute button. Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. Bottom View 1 23 4 10 9 8 7 1 left speaker 3 consumer IR sensor 5 wireless Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 fan 6 5 2 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S PE A K E R - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing...
... or the mute button. Covers the DIMM B memory module and the coin-cell battery. Bottom View 1 23 4 10 9 8 7 1 left speaker 3 consumer IR sensor 5 wireless Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 fan 6 5 2 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S PE A K E R - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing...
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.... Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 179 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 60). Fan noise is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the Dell travel remote controller... for instructions). Covers wireless Mini-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN), or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on when the computer gets hot. FAN - Stores software and data...
.... Releases the battery (see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 179 and "Flash Cache Module" on page 60). Fan noise is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the Dell travel remote controller... for instructions). Covers wireless Mini-Cards (WLAN, WWAN, or WPAN), or a Flash Cache Module (FCM) (see "Replacing the Battery" on when the computer gets hot. FAN - Stores software and data...
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...conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Uninterruptible ...in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do...
...conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Uninterruptible ...in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do...
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...may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resolution to one not supported by your computer is running on battery power, you can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. If your computer and display. You can conserve power by setting the ...affect the display on an external monitor). In contrast, lower resolution causes text Using the Display 47 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the external device...
...may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resolution to one not supported by your computer is running on battery power, you can enhance the legibility of images on the screen. If your computer and display. You can conserve power by setting the ...affect the display on an external monitor). In contrast, lower resolution causes text Using the Display 47 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on the external device...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Activates a power ... different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 63). 54 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Power Management Modes" on page 60). Displays icons representing all currently available display...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Activates a power ... different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 63). 54 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Power Management Modes" on page 60). Displays icons representing all currently available display...
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...; QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would 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. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure ...and movement of your finger to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in ...
...; QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to allow you would 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. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure ...and movement of your finger to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in ...
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...you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to media. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on page 63 for information... about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • ...
...you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to media. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on page 63 for information... about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. One battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • ...
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... completion time for advice on the battery • 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 notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your...
... completion time for advice on the battery • 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 notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your...
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... Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. If five lights appear, less than 80...
... Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. If five lights appear, less than 80...
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... used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Power Management Modes" on page 63). See "Power Management Modes" on page 63. ...• Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to optimize your portable computer,...
... used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Power Management Modes" on page 63). See "Power Management Modes" on page 63. ...• Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to optimize your portable computer,...
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...the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after... operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you may lose data. Using a Battery 63 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in before entering standby or sleep mode....
...the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after... operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you may lose data. Using a Battery 63 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in before entering standby or sleep mode....
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... options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Depending on how you may also use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and ...Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options 64 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You...
... options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Depending on how you may also use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and ...Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options 64 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. You...
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... wall connector and the computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. When you like. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with your computer or being in the ... being used in your Dell computer. If the battery is connected to continue charging the battery. The battery is longer with the computer turned on page 137. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Using a Battery 65 Windows Vista Click ...
... wall connector and the computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer. When you like. Do not use batteries from other external cables from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with your computer or being in the ... being used in your Dell computer. If the battery is connected to continue charging the battery. The battery is longer with the computer turned on page 137. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Using a Battery 65 Windows Vista Click ...