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Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Back View security cable slot USB connectors (3) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector About Your Computer 17 Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - See "Using a Battery" on page 27.
Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Back View security cable slot USB connectors (3) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector About Your Computer 17 Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - See "Using a Battery" on page 27.
Owner's Manual
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... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the modem connector. About Your Computer 19 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ... or equipment damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - You can run the computer on or off. Connects the AC adapter so that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the...
... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the modem connector. About Your Computer 19 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. MODEM CONNECTOR (RJ... or equipment damage. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - You can run the computer on or off. Connects the AC adapter so that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the DC power required by the...
Owner's Manual
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...protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The level of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating offers ...fluctuations and interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are available to your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is...
...protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The level of protection is usually commensurate with a higher joule rating offers ...fluctuations and interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Line conditioners are available to your printer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is...
Owner's Manual
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...-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . Allow several hours for lithium-ion [Li-ion... the battery charge and temperature. When you to recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not remove the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 2 hours (for nickelmetal hydride batteries [NiMH], and 2.5 hours for the procedure to complete. The...
...-metal hydride (NiMH) battery, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Recalibrate your NiMh battery when one of the following the Dell logo. 3 To skip the battery recalibration process and continue the system boot, press . Allow several hours for lithium-ion [Li-ion... the battery charge and temperature. When you to recalibrate your NiMH battery, do not remove the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 2 hours (for nickelmetal hydride batteries [NiMH], and 2.5 hours for the procedure to complete. The...
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... the Battery Info charge status on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery charge information is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. • The battery...• The Battery Info charge status is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . When the battery is fully charged. If ...
... the Battery Info charge status on (or restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery charge information is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. • The battery...• The Battery Info charge status is displayed on the left of the screen. • The AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . When the battery is fully charged. If ...
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... bottom of time. Ensure that the computer is fully charged. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off. 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer using battery power until the battery status light turns off . ... (see page 29). The battery discharges until the latch release clicks. However, do not operate your computer. 8 Allow the AC adapter to charge the battery until the battery is turned off . NOTE: You can operate your computer for an extended period of the...
... bottom of time. Ensure that the computer is fully charged. 6 Disconnect the AC adapter. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is completely discharged, the computer automatically turns off. 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer using battery power until the battery status light turns off . ... (see page 29). The battery discharges until the latch release clicks. However, do not operate your computer. 8 Allow the AC adapter to charge the battery until the battery is turned off . NOTE: You can operate your computer for an extended period of the...
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The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might be infected with spyware. Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer does not start up ... unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 59 If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications....
The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might be infected with spyware. Slow computer performance or problems connecting to support.dell.com and search for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. The computer does not start up ... unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Solving Problems 59 If you are experiencing slow computer performance, you frequently receive pop-up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications....
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... Information Guide. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. P R O V I T H A D E L L - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...Dell (see page 91). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I G H T - NOTE: See page 33 for information on standby mode. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I D E D B Y D E L L - If the battery status light slowly flashes green without the AC adapter...
... Information Guide. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. P R O V I T H A D E L L - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this...Dell (see page 91). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I G H T - NOTE: See page 33 for information on standby mode. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I D E D B Y D E L L - If the battery status light slowly flashes green without the AC adapter...
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...Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 26). NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Use the code available on the Service Tag located on . Check the AC adapter... E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. ...
...Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 26). NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Use the code available on the Service Tag located on . Check the AC adapter... E S - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. ...
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... testing it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T... you attach an external monitor to the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I M A G E - If your computer supports, it with another...
... testing it is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is on. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T... you attach an external monitor to the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I M A G E - If your computer supports, it with another...
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... hot, do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on the new hard drive. CAUTION...
... hot, do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to install the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is on the new hard drive. CAUTION...
Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Integrated memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Texas... headphone/speakers connector RJ-11 port RJ-45 port three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors 15-hole connector v.90. 56K MDC (modem daughter card) soft modem AC'97 internal bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board 82 Appendix
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PC Card CardBus controller PC Card connector Cards supported PC Card connector size Data width (maximum) Memory Integrated memory Memory module connector Memory module capacity Memory type Minimum memory Maximum memory Ports and Connectors Audio Modem Network adapter USB Video Communications Modem: Type Controller Interface Network adapter Texas... headphone/speakers connector RJ-11 port RJ-45 port three 4-pin USB 2.0 connectors 15-hole connector v.90. 56K MDC (modem daughter card) soft modem AC'97 internal bus 10/100 Ethernet LAN on system board 82 Appendix