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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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... provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24... a UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to connected...
... provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24... a UPS. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to connected...
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...then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is an optional feature. WiFi status light - To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. If the computer is... enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your computer. The light...
...then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. light operates as follows: - Solid amber: The battery charge is an optional feature. WiFi status light - To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. If the computer is... enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see "wireless On/Off switch" on page 33). Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered the card with your computer. The light...
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... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 142). 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 - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 138. 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 - For additional information, see "Memory" on page...
... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 142). 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 - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 138. 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 - For additional information, see "Memory" on page...
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... BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see...to an electrical outlet when writing to media. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. One battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information ...
... BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see...to an electrical outlet when writing to media. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. One battery is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in maximum performance mode (see the Product Information ...
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... 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 advice on your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of batteries with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental...
... 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 advice on your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of batteries with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental...
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... icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If no lights are on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If no charge. Using a Battery 45 Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The...
... icon in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If no lights are on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If no charge. Using a Battery 45 Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The...
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... Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. battery life is largely determined by the number ...of the following : - or - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how to an electrical outlet. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell...
... Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. battery life is largely determined by the number ...of the following : - or - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on how to an electrical outlet. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell...
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... problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. Close the display. - If the battery is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately... blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is hot ...
... problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on how you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. Close the display. - If the battery is too hot to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately... blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is hot ...
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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. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 49
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... System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory...
... System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 89). T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - OF - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory...
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... these checks. 112 Troubleshooting EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - C HARGE THE BATTERY - The battery charge may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 158). 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 G H T - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Depending on . C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is working by testing it is on page...
... these checks. 112 Troubleshooting EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - C HARGE THE BATTERY - The battery charge may need to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 158). 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 G H T - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 157 as a lamp. Depending on . C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is working by testing it is on page...
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...D E O D I A G N O S T I C A L O U T L E T - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to change or click the Display icon. Press and the up- EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - Try different settings...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for Resolution and Colors. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer, the battery charge...
...D E O D I A G N O S T I C A L O U T L E T - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to change or click the Display icon. Press and the up- EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - Try different settings...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - CHECK THE BATTERY - Search for Resolution and Colors. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the subwoofer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer, the battery charge...
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... 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. Traveling With Your... computer with 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 plan to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect ...
... 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. Traveling With Your... computer with 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 plan to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect ...
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..., and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as extreme temperatures and overexposure to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have a charged battery available in case you are used in an overhead storage compartment. NOTICE: If the computer ...With Your Computer 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 "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your right to use...
..., and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as extreme temperatures and overexposure to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have a charged battery available in case you are used in an overhead storage compartment. NOTICE: If the computer ...With Your Computer 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 "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your right to use...
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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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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. 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