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... Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 126 Contacting Dell 126 Regulatory Notices 144 NOM Information (Mexico Only 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 147...
... Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 126 Contacting Dell 126 Regulatory Notices 144 NOM Information (Mexico Only 145 Limited Warranties and Return Policy 147...
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... and disconnect the telephone cable. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with the AC adapter power cable. • Be sure that nothing rests on the bottom of your computer,...is operating on battery power. • If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ...
... and disconnect the telephone cable. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with the AC adapter power cable. • Be sure that nothing rests on the bottom of your computer,...is operating on battery power. • If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with water. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ...
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... with regard to such device. - If you prefer, you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other reproductive harm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of...
... with regard to such device. - If you prefer, you maintain the appropriate EMC classification for intentional transmission of radio frequency or other reproductive harm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) Air Travel • Certain Federal Aviation Administration regulations and/or airline-specific restrictions may apply to the operation of...
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... Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and devices from the top of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to reduce the potential for... moisture can damage the display. For extended use in an office, it is recommended that your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80.
... Drop or Damage Your Computer" on page 88. Also, disconnect any attached devices. 2 Disconnect your computer and devices from the top of your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Apply the water to reduce the potential for... moisture can damage the display. For extended use in an office, it is recommended that your computer gets wet or is not operating properly, contact Dell (see page 80.
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To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Keeps the display closed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D IS P LA Y -
To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Keeps the display closed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H - D IS P LA Y -
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... enabled. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. KE Y BO A R D -
... enabled. For information on when the numeric keypad is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: 9 Turns on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 50. KE Y BO A R D -
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... indicate battery charge status. See page 51 for more information. If the computer is critically low. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - TO UC H PA D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Blinks or turns off in power management mode. light operates as If the computer is...
... indicate battery charge status. See page 51 for more information. If the computer is critically low. TO UC H PA D BU T T O N S - TO UC H PA D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). - Blinks or turns off in power management mode. light operates as If the computer is...
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... DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - PO W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 80. For...
... DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - PO W E R B U T T O N - To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help file. Supports one PC Card, such as support and educational tools. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 80. For...
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Attach a microphone to the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. C D O R DV D D R IV E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
Attach a microphone to the connector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. C D O R DV D D R IV E - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 - See page 41. 24 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive.
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..., while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and...
..., while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and...
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... the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r The lights next to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network...
... the compartment that contains the modem and Mini PCI card. See page 103. 28 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r The lights next to a network. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NETWORK CONNECTOR NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. For information on using the network adapter, see the online network...
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...the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-... Wizard. icon in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on or off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer
...the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-... Wizard. icon in the taskbar and functions differently when you set in the Power Management Wizard. • Turn presentation mode on or off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the 32 Setting Up Yo ur Computer
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... line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Ensure that your modem is functioning properly. Contact your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your modem...
... line from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Ensure that your modem is functioning properly. Contact your telephone company or network administrator for a dial tone. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not have an ISP and want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact your modem...
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... the Which computer is this time. To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click the Start button, point to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such...
... the Which computer is this time. To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click the Start button, point to the new computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer wizard to move data such...
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If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. See the documentation that the printer cable ...
If you purchased a printer cable at the same time you purchased your printer. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I O N S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: You can connect USB devices while the computer is turned on the computer and the printer. See the documentation that the printer cable ...
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... help file. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer 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. UPS devices contain a battery...
... help file. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer 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. UPS devices contain a battery...
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... longer holds a charge, call your computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your local waste disposal or...
... longer holds a charge, call your computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your local waste disposal or...
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..., the battery may prevent the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file...
..., the battery may prevent the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. If the battery is short S E E " B A T T E R Y PE R F O R M A N C E " O N P A G... lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the light is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Turn off the computer (see page 100). RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R -...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. If the battery is short S E E " B A T T E R Y PE R F O R M A N C E " O N P A G... lamps, or other appliances. Ensure that the light is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Turn off the computer (see page 100). RE S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - If the computer power light turns on . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R -...
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Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press keypad... the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ ...
Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. Each key on the right of the keypad keys. • To enable the keypad, press keypad... the Ke yboard and To uch Pa d Numeric Keypad numeric keypad The numeric keypad functions like the numeric keypad on an external keyboard. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information on using the button: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ ...