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... 46 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
... 46 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Display Functions 47 Battery 47 Power Management 48 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 48 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 48 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 48 Touch Pad 49 Customizing the Touch Pad 50 4 Contents
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...Battery 51 Battery Performance 51 Checking the Battery Charge 52 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 52 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 53 Charge Gauge 53 Low-Battery Warning 54 Conserving Battery Power 54 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 54 Using the Sleep Power State 55 Charging the Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 56 Storing a Battery... 57 7 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 61 Copying CD and DVD Media 62 ...
...Battery 51 Battery Performance 51 Checking the Battery Charge 52 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 52 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 53 Charge Gauge 53 Low-Battery Warning 54 Conserving Battery Power 54 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 54 Using the Sleep Power State 55 Charging the Battery 55 Replacing the Battery 56 Storing a Battery... 57 7 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 61 Copying CD and DVD Media 62 ...
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... 179 Replacing the FCM 180 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel...
... 179 Replacing the FCM 180 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 181 Removing the Card 181 Coin-Cell Battery 182 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 182 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 183 14 Dell™ QuickSet Features 185 15 Traveling With Your Computer 187 Identifying Your Computer 187 Packing the Computer 187 Travel...
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..., use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. WiFi status light - Turns on when wireless networking is flashing. Battery status light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate...
..., use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. WiFi status light - Turns on when wireless networking is flashing. Battery status light - Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is enabled. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The blue lights located to indicate...
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... the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Bluetooth® status light ... Your Computer 25 To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet, the - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Off: The battery is critically low. T O U C H P A D - For more information, see "Touch Pad" on page 49). Provides the ...
... the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. Bluetooth® status light ... Your Computer 25 To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the touch pad to an electrical outlet, the - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Off: The battery is critically low. T O U C H P A D - For more information, see "Touch Pad" on page 49). Provides the ...
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Attach a microphone to the connector. About Your Computer 29 Right Side View 123 11 10 9 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 8 7 6 54 2 hard-drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector. About Your Computer 29 Right Side View 123 11 10 9 1 battery status light 3 power light 5 network connector (RJ-45) 7 IEEE 1394 connector 9 eject button 11 audio connectors AUDIO CONNECTORS 8 7 6 54 2 hard-drive activity light 4 USB connectors (2) 6 video connector 8 8-in-1 memory card reader 10 optical drive Attach headphones to the connector.
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About Your Computer 33 Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 5 Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 2 consumer IR sensor 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S P E A K E R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button. C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R -
About Your Computer 33 Receives the signal from the Dell travel remote controller for basic multimedia navigation control. Bottom View 1 10 9 8 2 3 4 7 6 5 1 left speaker 3 memory module/coin-cell battery cover 5 Mini-Card cover 7 battery charge/health gauge 9 air vents 2 consumer IR sensor 4 right speaker 6 battery 8 battery release latches (2) 10 hard drive L E F T S P E A K E R - To adjust the volume of the integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons or the mute button. C O N S U M E R I R S E N S O R -
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... software and data. 34 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - C A R D C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - A I V E - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - R I G H T S P E A K E R - Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating...
... software and data. 34 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - C A R D C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - A I V E - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - R I G H T S P E A K E R - Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 179). CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating...
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... power 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 the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Line conditioners ...Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 44 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a ...
... power 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 the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Line conditioners ...Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 44 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a ...
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... Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can change back to a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or... if needed. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). 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, but the ...
... Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you can change back to a Projector When you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or... if needed. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). 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, but the ...
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...again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 The 9 light indicates that option. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). ...not on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad...
...again. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 47 The 9 light indicates that option. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc). ...not on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad...
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... and combination. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
... and combination. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
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... the AC adapter to connect your new computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery 51 To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on...
... the AC adapter to connect your new computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery 51 To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on...
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... disposal or environmental agency 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
... disposal or environmental agency 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
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... more than 60 percent of Using a Battery 53 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on , the battery has no charge. If five lights appear...
... more than 60 percent of Using a Battery 53 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on , the battery has no charge. If five lights appear...
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... information on how to use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 55). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 54). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing... state begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
... information on how to use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 55). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 54). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing... state begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
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... while in Sleep state, it may lose data. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel...
... while in Sleep state, it may lose data. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from overcharging. You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : • Click Start → Control Panel...
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...to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is too hot to a docking device (docked), undock it. For more ...and remove any unsaved data. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect...
...to avoid possible connector damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is too hot to a docking device (docked), undock it. For more ...and remove any unsaved data. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 55) before you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it . Using a Battery 57 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it latches into place. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 4 Slide and click the battery release latches to keep them open. 5 Slide the battery out of time.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 55) before you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it . Using a Battery 57 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it latches into place. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 4 Slide and click the battery release latches to keep them open. 5 Slide the battery out of time.
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... Down 5 OK/Enter/Select 2 Page Up 4 Arrow Up 6 Arrow Right Using Multimedia 61 For more details, go to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the...
... Down 5 OK/Enter/Select 2 Page Up 4 Arrow Up 6 Arrow Right Using Multimedia 61 For more details, go to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the...