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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 12 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
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... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on page 10).
... box also contains user documentation and any cards or connect the computer to a docking device or other external device, such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on page 10).
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... 7 air vents Bottom View 3 4 5 6 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
... 7 air vents Bottom View 3 4 5 6 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 video connector 1 2 7 3 USB connectors (2) 6 AC adapter connector 8 7 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 2 battery 4 device locking screw (if present) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 8 hard drive 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking device connector Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into...
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...set power management options to connect your User's Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to a CD or DVD. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. One battery is recommended that shipped with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your... "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the media bay to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over ...
...set power management options to connect your User's Guide). CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to a CD or DVD. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. One battery is recommended that shipped with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for your... "Configuring Power Management Settings" in the media bay to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over ...
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... leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check battery health in one of fire or chemical burn. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon...
... leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can check battery health in one of fire or chemical burn. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon...
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... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from other external cables from Dell. If the battery is connected to 100 percent in your computer. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting...in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from being used in your computer ...
... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from other external cables from Dell. If the battery is connected to 100 percent in your computer. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting...in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with a battery, see "Power Problems" in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from being used in your computer ...
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...For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference Guide See the documentation that came with your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE... and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for ...
...For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on page 15). 16 Quick Reference Guide See the documentation that came with your User's Guide. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . NOTICE... and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for ...
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Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities...Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 Index 23
Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities...Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17 Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and Windows compatibility, 17 slow computer performance, 18 Index 23
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... Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
... Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media 37 Microsoft Windows Vista 39 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 39 4 Using a Battery 41 Battery Performance 41 Checking the Battery Charge 42 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 42 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 43 Charge Gauge 43 3
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... Hibernate Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... Hibernate Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 46 Accessing Power Options Properties 46 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 Battery Errors 48 5 Using the Keyboard 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Battery 50 Display Functions 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
... Off Your Computer 149 Before Working Inside Your Computer 150 Hinge Cover 152 Keyboard 153 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 154 Coin-Cell Battery 156 Memory 157 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 163 Mobile Broadband Card 166 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 169 Hard Drive 170 Media Bay...
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... devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to the "on page 26 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on page 49. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. KE Y BOA RD - About Your... "wireless switch" on " position. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to indicate battery charge status. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your ...
... devices are enabled. Turns on steadily or blinks to the "on page 26 for more information, see "Using the Keyboard" on page 49. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - Keeps the display closed. KE Y BOA RD - About Your... "wireless switch" on " position. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to indicate battery charge status. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see the documentation that came with your ...
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USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer D E V I A B A Y - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E -
USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 28 About Your Computer D E V I A B A Y - Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Using Multimedia" on page 73). Right Side View 1 2 3 1 optical drive in the media bay. Press the latch release to eject any device installed in media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 media-bay device latch release M E D I C E L A T C H R E L EA S E -
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... installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47 for instructions). 32 About Your Computer B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 42). Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw...
... installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47 for instructions). 32 About Your Computer B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - B A T T E R Y - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 42). Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 4 6 5 1 battery charge gauge/health gauge 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 5 memory module cover 7 air vents 9 device locking screw...
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... Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment in the media bay to , ... outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions....
... Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as standard equipment in the media bay to , ... outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the computer. 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on operating conditions....
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You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to work with extreme care. You can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics...
You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery. Keep the battery away from Dell. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is designed to work with extreme care. You can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics...
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...taskbar. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, ...battery charge, press and release the status button on page 43 for at least 3 seconds. That is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is , a battery can check battery health in Dell...
...taskbar. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, ...battery charge, press and release the status button on page 43 for at least 3 seconds. That is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If the computer is , a battery can check battery health in Dell...
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... Properties window. See "Power Management Modes" on page 46 for long periods of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Configuring Power ...or the Power Options Properties window to select options to change the settings for information on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery These options can change when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in the media bay. If the...
... Properties window. See "Power Management Modes" on page 46 for long periods of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Configuring Power ...or the Power Options Properties window to select options to change the settings for information on conserving battery power. 44 Using a Battery These options can change when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in the media bay. If the...
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...the power button. • Close the display. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter sleep mode in hibernate mode. When the... sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you may lose data. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. To enter...
...the power button. • Close the display. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter sleep mode in hibernate mode. When the... sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on how you may lose data. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad or track stick. To enter...
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...; Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 84), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. To manually enter hibernate...
...; Turn off computer, press and hold , and click Hibernate. Windows Vista Click Start→ Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Power Options. 46 Using a Battery For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing a Card or Blank" on page 84), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. To manually enter hibernate...