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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
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... 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
... 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43 Power Meter 43 Low-Battery Warning 43 Charging the Battery 44 Removing a Battery 44 Installing a Battery 45 Storing a Battery 45 Battery and Power Problems 45 4 Contents
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... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker ...
... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker ...
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...Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 ... Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S....
...Year End-User Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 ... Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S....
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... operation of your computer. Doing so can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your computer away from potential damage. Use care when handling the adapter during normal...
... operation of your computer. Doing so can cause discomfort or, eventually, a burn. • Do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Doing so can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your computer away from potential damage. Use care when handling the adapter during normal...
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...rests on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions If you clean your computer, disconnect all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with this product during an ... cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables...
...rests on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions If you clean your computer, disconnect all power sources, turn the computer off, remove the battery pack, and disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with this product during an ... cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may become very warm during normal operation. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any cables...
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...normal household waste. Dispose of the power strip. Some power strips may explode. CAU TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury. ...8226; Keep the battery away from children. • Do not store or leave your computer, as well as a radiator, fireplace, stove, ...
...normal household waste. Dispose of the power strip. Some power strips may explode. CAU TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may cause personal injury. ...8226; Keep the battery away from children. • Do not store or leave your computer, as well as a radiator, fireplace, stove, ...
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..., wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as a memory module by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it evenly...
..., wrap the drive in a nonconducting material, such as a memory module by hand, be sure to have a charged battery available in overhead storage compartments where it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it evenly...
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...computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in the Tell Me How help file, see page 126 for personal injury or shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Longterm exposure to the ...8226; If your computer and turn off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory...
...computer is damaged, follow the procedures described in the Tell Me How help file, see page 126 for personal injury or shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Longterm exposure to the ...8226; If your computer and turn off any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the secondary battery from the module bay. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer When Working Inside Your Computer Before removing or installing memory...
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...; Handle all sensitive components in your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer, refer to replace it is a long-life battery, and it , the procedure must be sure to discharge static electricity from the antistatic ...packing material until you will never need to "Removing a Battery" on the computer's I /O connector to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its...
...; Handle all sensitive components in your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer, refer to replace it is a long-life battery, and it , the procedure must be sure to discharge static electricity from the antistatic ...packing material until you will never need to "Removing a Battery" on the computer's I /O connector to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its...
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... management mode. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Yo u r C om p u t e r Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on the computer. See page 51 for more information. 22 A To u r of a mouse. www... | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is low. - The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. See ...
... management mode. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Yo u r C om p u t e r Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on the computer. See page 51 for more information. 22 A To u r of a mouse. www... | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is low. - The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of data, never turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: - Solid orange: The battery charge is charging. See ...
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When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. Right Side View security cable slot battery/battery bay air vents modem connector B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - C D O R DV D D R IV E - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. Right Side View security cable slot battery/battery bay air vents modem connector B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - C D O R DV D D R IV E - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r
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... CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer. CAUTION: Place the...
... CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer. CAUTION: Place the...
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.... Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging...
.... Covers the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent battery latch release memory module cover M O D E M / M I N I P C I C AR D C OV E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging...
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... noise is running. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See page 100. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on...
... noise is running. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. See page 100. NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending on...
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...power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that provides surge protection. The computer turns off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network ...adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is ...
...power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that provides surge protection. The computer turns off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network ...adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is ...
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SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
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...high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Tell Me How help..., call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for more information about the Dell warranty for your Dell™ computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may be significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when...
...high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is designed to an electrical outlet. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Tell Me How help..., call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for more information about the Dell warranty for your Dell™ computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may be significantly reduced when you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when...
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...To access the help file. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. If the computer is approximately...
...To access the help file. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. If the computer is approximately...
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... connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from charging. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charge time is significantly longer if the...
... connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in a hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from charging. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Charge time is significantly longer if the...