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... 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer 75 Before Working Inside Your Computer 76 Memory 77 Hard Drive ...79 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support ...
... 70 Restoring Your Operating System 71 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 71 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 72 10 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 75 Recommended Tools 75 Turning Off Your Computer 75 Before Working Inside Your Computer 76 Memory 77 Hard Drive ...79 11 Appendix Specifications 81 Using the System Setup Program 87 Overview 87 Viewing the System Setup Screens 87 System Setup Screens 88 Commonly Used Options 88 Dell Technical Support ...
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Press this button to enter or exit a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Press the power button to turn on the computer or to release the display latch and open the display. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, use the Start menu to shut down ...
Press this button to enter or exit a power management mode. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Press the power button to turn on the computer or to release the display latch and open the display. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, use the Start menu to shut down ...
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Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is discharging normally with use. - Off: The battery is installed. - If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as ... being charged or flashes when the battery charge is in a power management mode. KEYBOARD - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is low. Turns on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer Rapidly flashing green: An error...
Off: The battery is adequately charged, the computer is turned off, or no battery is discharging normally with use. - Off: The battery is installed. - If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as ... being charged or flashes when the battery charge is in a power management mode. KEYBOARD - www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or pulses when the computer is low. Turns on supported key combinations, see page 42. 14 About Your Computer Rapidly flashing green: An error...
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HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 15 Turns on when the caps lock function is enabled. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
HARD DRIVE AND KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following: Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing. 9 Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. About Your Computer 15 Turns on when the caps lock function is enabled. A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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... pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the modem connector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For information...
... pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the modem connector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For information...
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... computer or cause a fire. 20 About Your Computer 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 - Fan noise is running. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Releases the battery. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. HARD DRIVE - NOTE: The computer turns...
... computer or cause a fire. 20 About Your Computer 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 - Fan noise is running. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Releases the battery. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. HARD DRIVE - NOTE: The computer turns...
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... printer Owner's Manual for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain...
... printer Owner's Manual for technical assistance, or call the printer manufacturer. Your printer may arrive in the computer box. See the documentation that it is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain...
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... came with surge protection help to prevent damage to your printer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A UPS...
... came with surge protection help to prevent damage to your printer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A UPS...
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...light activity ceases (approximately 5 seconds). 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off the computer by running the Battery Recalibration software. Recalibrate your computer displays a message that the Power Meter indicator is too hot ...to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. If 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 recalibrate ...
...light activity ceases (approximately 5 seconds). 2 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned off the computer by running the Battery Recalibration software. Recalibrate your computer displays a message that the Power Meter indicator is too hot ...to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. If 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 recalibrate ...
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... The Discharge Battery to remove the AC adapter appears when the battery is charging. The Charge Battery to wait until the battery status light turns off . 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer while the battery is fully charged. 5 When prompted, disconnect the AC adapter. ... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system appears, continue to Full option is highlighted on the left of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the...
... The Discharge Battery to remove the AC adapter appears when the battery is charging. The Charge Battery to wait until the battery status light turns off . 6 Connect the AC adapter to your computer while the battery is fully charged. 5 When prompted, disconnect the AC adapter. ... the Microsoft® Windows® operating system appears, continue to Full option is highlighted on the left of the screen. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 To start the Battery Recalibration procedure, press . The battery recalibration begins and the AC adapter charges the battery until the...
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.... NOTE: You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery status light turns off . Using a Battery 31 However, do not operate your computer while the battery is turned off and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 1 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch...discharges until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see page 29). When the battery is turned off . Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. Ensure that the computer is completely discharged,...
.... NOTE: You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery status light turns off . Using a Battery 31 However, do not operate your computer while the battery is turned off and disconnected from the electrical outlet. 1 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch...discharges until the latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it (see page 29). When the battery is turned off . Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. Ensure that the computer is completely discharged,...
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... | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a user for when the computer is in a drop-down the operating system and turn off the computer. - Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for the Network Disabled power scheme to... do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum...
... | support.dell.com • Select how the computer will respond when you press : - Enter standby mode. - Prompt a user for when the computer is in a drop-down the operating system and turn off the computer. - Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for the Network Disabled power scheme to... do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum...
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Press . Choose no action. - Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the QuickSet power ...-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn 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...
Press . Choose no action. - Shut down Windows and turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: - Completing the Power Management Wizard The screen summarizes the QuickSet power ...-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by . To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn 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...
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... pad. or • Depending on how you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Close the display. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on ...window, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power...
... pad. or • Depending on how you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Close the display. - www.dell.com | support.dell.com To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options on ...window, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power...
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... Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you continue to use these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down Windows and turn off the computer. - To program these settings. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you to do). - See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for an action...
... Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you continue to use these functions, click an option from the corresponding drop-down Windows and turn off the computer. - To program these settings. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you to do). - See "Using a Battery" on page 27 for an action...
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The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the area. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the available wireless networks. Setting Up a Network 49 When you turn on your computer, a pop-up or the network icon to configure your area.
The Wireless Network Connections window lists the wireless networks available in your computer for one of the Windows desktop) whenever a network, for which your computer is not configured, is detected in the area. 1 Click either the pop-up appears from the network icon in the notification area (located in the lower-right corner of the available wireless networks. Setting Up a Network 49 When you turn on your computer, a pop-up or the network icon to configure your area.
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... system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any of bootable devices. 4 Use the down your hard drive. Then press the key to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. to continue to Use ...the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with a list of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. The...
... system logo appears, continue to wait until you begin the Dell Diagnostics. • During the assessment, answer any of bootable devices. 4 Use the down your hard drive. Then press the key to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on your computer and try again. to continue to Use ...the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with a list of the procedures in the Product Information Guide. The...
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... properly. See page 65. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - If there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL... regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any boxes that the sound is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it on. 54 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R ...
... properly. See page 65. A hot hard drive may cause noise, which does not indicate a defect in the drive or the CD or DVD. www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T O N - If there is no audio ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL... regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the lower-right corner of your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking any boxes that the sound is not muted by clicking the slidebar and dragging it on. 54 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R ...
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... E R I C K E Y P A D - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the... external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard cable and...
... E R I C K E Y P A D - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 5 Type some characters on the... external keyboard and verify that the numbers lock light is not lit. 58 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com External Keyboard Problems NOTE: When you may have a defective external keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard cable and...
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Solving Problems 59 If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. If ...response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. The computer does not start up advertisements, or you are experiencing slow computer performance, you ...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. For more information, go to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Solving Problems 59 If you are having problems connecting to scan the computer and remove spyware. If ...response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to support.dell.com and search for the keyword spyware. The computer does not start up advertisements, or you are experiencing slow computer performance, you ...