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3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 29 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 30 4 Power Management Power Management Tips 31 Power Management Wizard 31 Setting Sleep Modes 31 Selecting a Power Scheme 32 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 33 Completing the Power Management Wizard 33...
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 29 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 30 4 Power Management Power Management Tips 31 Power Management Wizard 31 Setting Sleep Modes 31 Selecting a Power Scheme 32 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 33 Completing the Power Management Wizard 33...
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6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo ... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
6 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking 42 Power Management 42 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo ... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 48 Determining Your Network Type 48 Connecting to a Wireless Network in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . . . 48 9 Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics 51 When to Use the...
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...is installed. - If the computer is in a power management mode. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is connected to an electrical ...outlet, the light operates as follows: - KEYBOARD - Flashing amber: The battery charge is running on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 ...
...is installed. - If the computer is in a power management mode. Rapidly flashing green: An error has occurred regarding the battery. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is connected to an electrical ...outlet, the light operates as follows: - KEYBOARD - Flashing amber: The battery charge is running on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 ...
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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 Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. See "Using a Battery" on page 27. C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 -
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 Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. See "Using a Battery" on page 27. C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 -
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... on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer turned either on or off. For information on AC power instead of battery power. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an...
... on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer turned either on or off. For information on AC power instead of battery power. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an...
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... the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the...
... the fan when the computer gets hot. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View memory module cover hard drive battery battery-bay latch release fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the...
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...surge protector. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to a UPS. Some... conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your...
...surge protector. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to a UPS. Some... conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your...
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... Information Guide. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion or Nickel metal-hydride battery. Using a Battery 27 The lithium-ion battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Do not use...
... Information Guide. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion or Nickel metal-hydride battery. Using a Battery 27 The lithium-ion battery is recommended that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Do not use...
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... beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Keep the battery away from children. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter and the low-battery warning provide information on page 31. 28 Using a Battery For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your work immediately...
... beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. Keep the battery away from children. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter and the low-battery warning provide information on page 31. 28 Using a Battery For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your work immediately...
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... all device status-light activity ceases (approximately 5 seconds). 2 Connect the computer to 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 . If the battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For more...
... all device status-light activity ceases (approximately 5 seconds). 2 Connect the computer to 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 . If the battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For more...
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...restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100% charged. • The Battery Recalibration Process screen appears showing the functions ...adapter to Empty option is fully charged. The Discharge Battery to charge the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. • The battery status light turns off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . However, do not operate...
...restart) the computer. 3 When the Dell Logo appears, press immediately. The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the battery gauge on the battery information screen states 100% charged. • The Battery Recalibration Process screen appears showing the functions ...adapter to Empty option is fully charged. The Discharge Battery to charge the battery until the battery gauge states 100% charged. • The battery status light turns off . www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . However, do not operate...
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...operate your computer while the battery is turned off . Slide the battery into the bay until the battery status light turns off . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see page 29). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is...of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. When the battery is turned off and disconnected from the telephone wall jack. Ensure that the computer is charging. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect ...
...operate your computer while the battery is turned off . Slide the battery into the bay until the battery status light turns off . Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see page 29). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Ensure that the computer is...of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. When the battery is turned off and disconnected from the telephone wall jack. Ensure that the computer is charging. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect ...
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Click or double-click the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes The screen defines standby and hibernate modes. Use the screens that follow Welcome and What is Power ...Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged. • Place the computer in standby mode...
Click or double-click the icon to set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes The screen defines standby and hibernate modes. Use the screens that follow Welcome and What is Power ...Power Management Power Management Tips NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is charged. • Place the computer in standby mode...
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...action (Ask me what to make use of the screen. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). You must set the brightness level. NOTE: Brightness shortcut keys only affect the..., the Network Disabled power scheme disables your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but the brightness level on battery or connected to work. Choose no action. - Enter hibernate mode. - The screen allows you to an electrical outlet, the Network ...
...action (Ask me what to make use of the screen. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). You must set the brightness level. NOTE: Brightness shortcut keys only affect the..., the Network Disabled power scheme disables your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but the brightness level on battery or connected to work. Choose no action. - Enter hibernate mode. - The screen allows you to an electrical outlet, the Network ...
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...off computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar and click ... Enter standby mode. - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you set the...
...off computer, and then click Stand by turning off the computer. Setting Battery Alarms and Actions The screen allows you to enable the low-battery and critical-battery alarms and to change settings for your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar and click ... Enter standby mode. - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you set the...
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... exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Power Options Properties The Power Options Properties window helps you to maximize battery power. 34 Power Management When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly... Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate mode: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced...
... exit standby mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Power Options Properties The Power Options Properties window helps you to maximize battery power. 34 Power Management When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly... Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate mode: - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on the Advanced...
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...Set power icon and standby mode password options. • Program the following functions (depending on low-battery warnings. Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you continue to do). - Enter hibernate mode....by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for an action (Ask me what to use these functions, click an option from the ...
...Set power icon and standby mode password options. • Program the following functions (depending on low-battery warnings. Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you continue to do). - Enter hibernate mode....by clicking the Enable hibernate support check box. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for an action (Ask me what to use these functions, click an option from the ...
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... may not be included with your computer. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). See page 35. Enables and disables radios, including...
... may not be included with your computer. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see page 28. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Displays a list of the drive (if Dell QuickSet is installed). See page 35. Enables and disables radios, including...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows taskbar. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery status light rapidly flashes green with the AC adapter connected, the battery may be too hot to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 91). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - When the power light is properly inserted into the connector...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows taskbar. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the battery status light rapidly flashes green with the AC adapter connected, the battery may be too hot to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 91). C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - When the power light is properly inserted into the connector...
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...- If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to direct your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 26). See "Power Management Wizard" on . ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. C... H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Ensure that the computer turns on your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. If the battery...
...- If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to direct your Dell printer, contact Dell (see page 26). See "Power Management Wizard" on . ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. C... H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Ensure that the computer turns on your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you need technical assistance for setup and troubleshooting information. If the battery...