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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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... by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible... Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
... by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible... Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage.
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...the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. If the computer is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you... ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on page 33). Bluetooth® status light - Solid amber: The battery charge is charging. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology...
...the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. If the computer is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you... ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Turns on page 33). Bluetooth® status light - Solid amber: The battery charge is charging. - To enable or disable wireless networking, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology...
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F I - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the air vents. Off: No signal found - Solid orange: Weak network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: - Fan ... this button to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Solid blue: Strong network found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
F I - Flashing blue: Searching for wireless networks in the air vents. Off: No signal found - Solid orange: Weak network found Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vent A I R V E N T - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as follows: - Fan ... this button to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Solid blue: Strong network found - Do not store your vicinity (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142). Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer W I R E L E S S M I N I - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - 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 - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For additional information, see "Wireless...
... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 142). Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer W I R E L E S S M I N I - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - 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 - C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - For additional information, see "Wireless...
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... brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that option. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable...
... brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 44). Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 37 The 9 light indicates that option. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable...
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... in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista 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. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on Windows Vista 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. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you try to change . Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on either the computer display or the... external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...
... may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you attach to your computer is running on battery power, you try to change . Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on either the computer display or the... external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the...
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... It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For best results, operate the computer... with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you perform operations including, but ...
... It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For best results, operate the computer... with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you perform operations including, but ...
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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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..., batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of the total battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Help. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.... If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by pressing...
..., batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of the total battery charge. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Help. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.... If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by pressing...
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... select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see... for long periods of the following : - 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 portable computer, do one of power...
... select Power Management. • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on page 46 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see... for long periods of the following : - 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 portable computer, do one of power...
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...than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: - NOTICE: If 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. Press the power button. - For more information about ...resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. To...
...than shutting down your portable computer, use one of the following methods: - NOTICE: If 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. Press the power button. - For more information about ...resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. To...
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... loses any unsaved data. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of...
... loses any unsaved data. Do not use batteries from other external cables from the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode, you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 2 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of...
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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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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... (if available). 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 buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to the... reverse Advance a single frame while in pause mode Go to the next title or chapter Continuously play the current title or chapter Go to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
... (if available). 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 buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to the... reverse Advance a single frame while in pause mode Go to the next title or chapter Continuously play the current title or chapter Go to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
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...T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may be loose. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - 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 C A L L Y L O W - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately..."Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). OF - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell ...
...T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may be loose. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - 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 C A L L Y L O W - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately..."Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). OF - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. O F - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell ...
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... other appliances. If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 158). Ensure that the light is too hot to an electrical outlet. Bypass power protection devices, power...
... other appliances. If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 158). Ensure that the light is too hot to an electrical outlet. Bypass power protection devices, power...
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...L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Troubleshooting 115... N - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Check that the sound is turned up . Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE ...
...L E C O N N E C T I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L - Click or double-click the speaker icon in some MP3 players overrides the Windows volume setting. Contact Dell Technical Support for interference. If you have not incorrectly stored the remote control into the headphone connector (see "Back View" on page 34). Troubleshooting 115... N - Ensure that the volume is not muted. Check that the sound is turned up . Ensure that the battery is securely inserted into a nonExpress Card slot. Remote Control Problems APPLICATION DOES NOT RESPOND TO REMOTE CONTROL WITHIN THE ...