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... 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 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching...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...
... 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 Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Switching...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...
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... Power 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..., 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 ...
... Power 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..., 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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... surge protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters...
... surge protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters...
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... To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is adequately charged. light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is running on... as follows: - Off: The battery is enabled. About Your Computer 29 Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - To turn on when wireless networking is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery...
... To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is adequately charged. light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. A Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is running on... as follows: - Off: The battery is enabled. About Your Computer 29 Solid blue: The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - To turn on when wireless networking is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery...
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... page 43). 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 - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - 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 - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer ...
... page 43). 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 - Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - 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 - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer ...
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...the main battery installed at all times. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited... can use to media. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to purchase a new battery during...
...the main battery installed at all times. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited... can use to media. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which it is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to purchase a new battery during...
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...or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on your computer using any one of fire or chemical burn. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with a compatible battery purchased...incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. You can check ...
...or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on your computer using any one of fire or chemical burn. Keep the battery away from Dell. Do not use batteries from other computers with a compatible battery purchased...incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is low. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. You can check ...
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...page 164 for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Battery..." on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. If five...
...page 164 for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Battery..." on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. If five...
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...power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power ... If the battery runs completely out 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 when possible; Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...
...power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power ... If the battery runs completely out 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 when possible; Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→...
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... outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being 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. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery ...
... outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being 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. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery ...
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A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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. Using a Battery 49
A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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. Using a Battery 49
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... restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 89). TIME- X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - Run the System Set tests in...
... restore the data by entering the system setup program, then immediately exit the program (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 89). TIME- X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - Run the System Set tests in...
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... AC ADAPTER - R E S E A T THE MEMORY M O D U L E S - Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to charge. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Check the AC adapter cable connections. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T ...on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the computer. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the ...
... AC ADAPTER - R E S E A T THE MEMORY M O D U L E S - Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on . If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may need to charge. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Check the AC adapter cable connections. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I G H T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T ...on page 138). Contact Dell (see "Memory" on the computer. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the ...
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... area you still have a display problem, but the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. M O V E T H E E X T E 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 E S - If no error message appears and you want to ... read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to power your computer is...
... area you still have a display problem, but the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. M O V E T H E E X T E 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 E S - If no error message appears and you want to ... read AD J U S T T H E BRIGHTNESS - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is difficult to power your computer is...
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...in a safe place. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: ..., or food. Traveling With Your Computer 151 Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you . • Shut down...
...in a safe place. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: ..., or food. Traveling With Your Computer 151 Use the Service Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you . • Shut down...
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... the airplane, verify that it does not slide around in an overhead storage compartment. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see ...of electronic devices during flight. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure 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 ...
... the airplane, verify that it does not slide around in an overhead storage compartment. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see ...of electronic devices during flight. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure 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 ...
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Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input ... operating 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...
Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input ... operating 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...
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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.