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...Touchpad . . . . . 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 4 ... Image From Your 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...
...Touchpad . . . . . 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 4 ... Image From Your 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...
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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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... Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may...
... Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may...
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...To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Solid blue: The battery is critically low. A Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled....indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your card. For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a ...
...To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Solid blue: The battery is critically low. A Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled....indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your card. For more information, see "wireless On/Off switch" on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in a ...
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... on page 83). Fan noise is running. D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - F I - Solid blue: Strong network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low...-airflow environment, such as follows: - Solid orange: Weak network found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Push this button to scan specifically for networks ...
... on page 83). Fan noise is running. D E L L W I C A T C H E R ™ N E T W O R K L O C A T O R - F I - Solid blue: Strong network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the air vents. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low...-airflow environment, such as follows: - Solid orange: Weak network found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot. Push this button to scan specifically for networks ...
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... page 43). C A R D C O M P A R T M 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 - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - B A T T E R Y - Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 138. For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142). 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 - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM...
... page 43). C A R D C O M P A R T M 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 - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - B A T T E R Y - Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer Releases the battery (see "Memory" on page 138. For additional information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142). 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 - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM...
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Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the ... only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. 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). Using the Keyboard and...
Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad functions like the ... only (not on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. 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). Using the Keyboard and...
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...46). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Restores all open windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power ...Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
...46). Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Restores all open windows. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power ...Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo...
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...the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. If your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When... a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach...
...the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. If your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When... a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach...
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..., operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
..., operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings...
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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 for...
... 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 for...
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... of times it is charged. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four...
... of times it is charged. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four...
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... on page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. Click the icon in the notification area,...select a power plan in the Select a power plan window. 46 Using a Battery battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. If the...
... on page 46 for the battery alarms in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management. • To use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. Click the icon in the notification area,...select a power plan in the Select a power plan window. 46 Using a Battery battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. If the...
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... to conserve power. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Using a Battery 47 Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or... Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being...
... to conserve power. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • Depending on page 111. Using a Battery 47 Sleep automatically saves your work to your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or... Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being...
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... designed to work with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer. NOTICE: If you choose to avoid possible connector damage. Do...
... designed to work with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer. NOTICE: If you choose to avoid possible connector damage. Do...
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 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.
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 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.
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Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to play media. 52 Using Multimedia It can work only with specified computers. For more information on playing media, click Help ... title or chapter Go to the previous title or chapter Eject For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control...
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to play media. 52 Using Multimedia It can work only with specified computers. For more information on playing media, click Help ... title or chapter Go to the previous title or chapter Eject For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control...
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... settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may require recharging. Insert a disk into the drive...
... settings are corrupted. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may require recharging. Insert a disk into the drive...
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... low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Depending on . Ensure that the computer turns on the computer. Check the...
... low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Depending on . Ensure that the computer turns on the computer. Check the...
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... that the headphone cable is underneath the touch pad of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Check that the battery is working by testing it . Ensure that the sound is turned up . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If .... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check ...
... that the headphone cable is underneath the touch pad of your screen. A D J U S T T H E W I C S - Touch Pad or Mouse Problems CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - Check that the battery is working by testing it . Ensure that the sound is turned up . R U N THE D ELL D I A G N O S T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - If .... Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 89. REMOTE CONTROL IS STUCK IN THE SLOT Check ...