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... Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
... Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
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... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended... Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 8 Contents
... and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended... Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 8 Contents
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... writes data. About Your Computer 17 NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn off ). • Flashing ...page 41. If the computer is running on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer,...
... writes data. About Your Computer 17 NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn off ). • Flashing ...page 41. If the computer is running on the computer or to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on the computer,...
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...A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Releases the battery from overheating. 24 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on page 43. See "...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 40. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E ...
...A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Releases the battery from overheating. 24 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y - The computer uses a fan to an electrical outlet. Provides information on page 43. See "...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. For more information, see "Modem" on page 117 and "Memory" on page 40. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E ...
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... by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the electrical outlet. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is being ... against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. When lightning occurs in ...
... by nearby lightning strikes. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the electrical outlet. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is being ... against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. When lightning occurs in ...
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... values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer, not...
... values. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer, not...
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... Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo...
... Other Hardware, and click Keyboard. Windows logo key and Restores all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. Windows logo...
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...computer. Using a Battery 39 Do not use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 40) before you use a battery from Dell. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For... or the Power Options Properties window. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to work with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in ...
...computer. Using a Battery 39 Do not use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 40) before you use a battery from Dell. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with the battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For... or the Power Options Properties window. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to work with your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in ...
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... of fire or chemical burn. For instructions on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. After hundreds of the total battery charge. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on accessing...
... of fire or chemical burn. For instructions on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. After hundreds of the total battery charge. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. The Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on accessing...
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... also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for the battery alarms. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for...
... also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Dell QuickSet. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to change the settings for the battery alarms. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for...
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...of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode...the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Remove and ...
...of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the options on the Advanced tab. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode...the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Remove and ...
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... electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery is hot from the computer. The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately... not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with a battery, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer; NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer turned on the area corresponding to the information that you have up to...
... electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Charge time is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery is hot from the computer. The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately... not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with a battery, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer; NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer turned on the area corresponding to the information that you have up to...
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... to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device...the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. A battery discharges...
... to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off or suspended in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you store your docking device...the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. A battery discharges...
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... sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Memory" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - If the hard drive is installed, properly... seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. ...
... sector or corrupted FAT on page 114). OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Contact Dell. To access the Help and Support Center, see "Memory" on the hard drive. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - If the hard drive is installed, properly... seated, and partitioned as a boot device. See "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. The operating system cannot find the hard drive. ...
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... in the system setup program does not match the system clock. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 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 - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the...
... in the system setup program does not match the system clock. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I D E D B Y D E L L - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S CRITICALLY LOW - See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 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 - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the...
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... of your card. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is off, press the power button to charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the... O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may need to launch the utility. Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. NOTE: For information on standby mode, see the manufacturer's instructions for...
... of your card. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is off, press the power button to charge. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the... O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may need to launch the utility. Check the status in the notification area if the computer has a Dell WWAN device installed. NOTE: For information on standby mode, see the manufacturer's instructions for...
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... - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer battery. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you may decrease the length of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure...
... - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on . ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - Ensuring Sufficient Power for your computer battery. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you may decrease the length of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Ensure...
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... as a lamp. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to power your computer. If the display is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to your computer, the...and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to the display. 98 Solving Problems Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Shut ...
... as a lamp. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to power your computer. If the display is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to your computer, the...and then click Printers and Other Hardware. 2 Click Mouse. 3 Try adjusting the settings. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to the display. 98 Solving Problems Check the AC adapter cable connections. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - Shut ...
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... computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Before you service the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent ...the computer cover from the battery bay before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-...
... computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by its pins. Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this section, follow the safety instructions in this particular Dell computer. CAUTION: Before you service the computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent ...the computer cover from the battery bay before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-...
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... to release the drive from the optical drive bay. See "Optical Drive" on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see page 112). 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...
... to release the drive from the optical drive bay. See "Optical Drive" on a flat work surface. 9 Remove the hard drive (see page 112). 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in...