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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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... power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer
... power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer
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...disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your computer. Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Bluetooth® status light - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered ...in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is in...
...disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch (see the documentation that came with your computer. Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Bluetooth® status light - The blue lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when you ordered ...in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is in...
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...- When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 138. Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (...FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Memory" 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 - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 142). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E -...
...- When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 138. Releases the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (...FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Memory" 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 - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 142). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E -...
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...you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to configure power management settings). For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with ...your computer. Operating time is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. One battery ...
...you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to configure power management settings). For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with ...your computer. Operating time is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. One battery ...
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... Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time 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 your computer using any one...Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer...
... Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time 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 your computer using any one...Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion. Keep the battery away from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer...
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..., and you can show a status of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . For information...
..., and you can show a status of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . For information...
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...select Power Management. • To use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : - The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47). Click Start...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 optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to ...
...select Power Management. • To use Windows Power Options, do any of the following : - The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47). Click Start...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 optimize your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to ...
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... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • ...you to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your computer. Press . NOTICE: If your computer or being in...
... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start → or → Sleep. • ...you to conserve power. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to your previous work session without restarting your computer. Press . NOTICE: If your computer or being in...
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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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... settings may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. O F - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try again. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 158). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The keyboard controller may be loose. The...
... settings may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may require recharging. O F - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. If the problem persists, try again. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 158). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - The keyboard controller may be loose. The...
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... page 138). If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as a lamp. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). Connect the computer to ... temperature. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 46. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Shut down the computer, disconnect the...
... page 138). If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as a lamp. Printer Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 158). Connect the computer to ... temperature. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - 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 - Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 46. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. Shut down the computer, disconnect the...
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... the area you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Troubleshooting 117 Connect the computer to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections. S WITCH T H E VIDEO IMAGE - M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S...T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C S T E S T S - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is ...
... the area you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Troubleshooting 117 Connect the computer to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections. S WITCH T H E VIDEO IMAGE - M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S...T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C S T E S T S - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is ...
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...and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the 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 ...replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your name, address, and phone number 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 ...
...and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the 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 ...replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your name, address, and phone number 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 ...
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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 ... by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for...
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 ... by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. NOTICE: If the computer has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow it to acclimate to room temperature for...
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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.