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.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
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...temporary power to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to a UPS. UPS devices contain... a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations ...
...temporary power to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to a UPS. UPS devices contain... a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations ...
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... click Disable Bluetooth Radio. WiFi status light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - About Your Computer 29 If the computer is critically low. Off: The...
... click Disable Bluetooth Radio. WiFi status light - Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - About Your Computer 29 If the computer is critically low. Off: The...
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... E N T - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 43). W I R E L E S S M I N I - Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 142). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. When...
... E N T - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 43). W I R E L E S S M I N I - Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 5 4 2 battery release latch 4 memory module compartment M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 142). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. When...
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... separate paper warranty document that you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management...
... separate paper warranty document that you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery 43 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management...
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... or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. The battery is low. Do not use batteries from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can also set power management options...
... or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. The battery is low. Do not use batteries from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can also set power management options...
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... NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the...
... NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the charge gauge, press and hold the...
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...Power Options, and then select a power plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your... work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to use ...
...Power Options, and then select a power plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your... work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to use ...
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...or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. The battery is connected to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options... previous work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Press . Close the display. - Using...
...or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. The battery is connected to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options... previous work session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Press . Close the display. - Using...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 49 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 49 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
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... find a specific track on page 89). OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - A chip on page 158). If the problem persists, try again. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 89). Insert a disk...
... find a specific track on page 89). OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - A chip on page 158). If the problem persists, try again. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be malfunctioning. A chip on page 89). Insert a disk...
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...THE MEMORY M O D U L E S - The battery charge may be defective. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to charge. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often...). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on . NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. EL I M I N A T E P O S S ...
...THE MEMORY M O D U L E S - The battery charge may be defective. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to charge. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often...). TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on . NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. EL I M I N A T E P O S S ...
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... a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If you want to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Turn off nearby ...R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I C S T E S T S - CHECK THE BATTERY - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
... a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on the computer. Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If you want to read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Turn off nearby ...R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I C S T E S T S - CHECK THE BATTERY - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS...
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... you . • Shut down your credit card company and ask if it in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it...as possible, replace any devices installed in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you plan to carry with items ...
... you . • Shut down your credit card company and ask if it in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it...as possible, replace any devices installed in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you plan to carry with items ...
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...the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using the optical drive to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options...the computer as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise ...
...the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that using the optical drive to maximize battery operating time. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options...the computer as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as a merchandise ...
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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 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
... 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 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.
See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.
