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...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
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..."Key Combinations." The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the ... B U T T O N - To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when wireless networking is almost fully charged. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is in a power management mode. K E Y B O A R D - For information on steadily...
..."Key Combinations." The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn on the computer, and blinks when the ... B U T T O N - To enable or disable wireless networking, press . Turns on when wireless networking is almost fully charged. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTE: Wireless networking is in a power management mode. K E Y B O A R D - For information on steadily...
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...- The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Hard Drive." B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Memory." Stores software and data. ...B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C O V E...
...- The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - When a battery is installed, you can be released from the battery bay. For more information on replacing memory, see "Hard Drive." B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Memory." Stores software and data. ...B A T T E R Y - Bottom View 1 2 3 8 7 1 memory module/Mini PCI cover 2 optical drive locking screw 3 hard drive cover 65 4 4 battery 5 battery-bay latch lock 6 battery-bay latch release 7 thermal module cover 8 fan M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C O V E...
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...separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge ...when AC power is available. See the surge protector documentation for information on the computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A ...
...separate power strip that came with a higher joule rating offers more protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge ...when AC power is available. See the surge protector documentation for information on the computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A ...
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The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. For more information on an external...to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the ... external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to change .
The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. For more information on an external...to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press and the down -arrow key on battery power, you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the ... external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to change .
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... drives NOTE: It is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. The battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. Do not use a battery from children. For optimal computer performance and to temperatures above 65°C (...
... drives NOTE: It is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. The battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Keep the battery away from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on operating conditions. Do not use a battery from children. For optimal computer performance and to temperatures above 65°C (...
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... computer is charging. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The computer is fully...
... computer is charging. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The computer is fully...
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... computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby mode: • Click the Start ...• Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby mode. or Using a Battery 33 Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to the same operating state it was ...
... computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby mode: • Click the Start ...• Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby mode. or Using a Battery 33 Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to the same operating state it was ...
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...press the power button: - • Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer.... For more information on your computer. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Press the power button. - NOTE: On the What is Power Management? screen, you select this page again. When you can select Do...
...press the power button: - • Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer.... For more information on your computer. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Press the power button. - NOTE: On the What is Power Management? screen, you select this page again. When you can select Do...
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...outlet. When your wireless activity. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you create, but the brightness level on battery power. Using a Battery 35 All QuickSet power schemes are displayed in a drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - You must ... are listed separately for each scheme are not available through QuickSet in CRT-only mode and you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). If your computer is connected to an electrical outlet or docking ...
...outlet. When your wireless activity. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you create, but the brightness level on battery power. Using a Battery 35 All QuickSet power schemes are displayed in a drop-down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - You must ... are listed separately for each scheme are not available through QuickSet in CRT-only mode and you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). If your computer is connected to an electrical outlet or docking ...
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... to notify you. • Select how the computer will respond when the alarm notifies you continue to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down Windows and turn off the hard drive. When you to use these settings.... Enter standby mode. - Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, ...
... to notify you. • Select how the computer will respond when the alarm notifies you continue to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. Power Schemes Tab The Power schemes drop-down Windows and turn off the hard drive. When you to use these settings.... Enter standby mode. - Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. To access the Windows Power Options Properties window, ...
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...when you press : - Choose no action. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. To program these functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the... drop-down list and then click OK. Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernation check box....
...when you press : - Choose no action. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. To program these functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the... drop-down list and then click OK. Enter standby mode. - Enter hibernate mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you enable hibernate mode by clicking the Enable hibernation check box....
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... outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Do not use a battery from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To replace the...
... outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Do not use a battery from Dell. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from the bay. 1 1 battery 3 2 2 battery-bay latch release 3 battery-bay latch release lock To replace the...
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. See "Charging the Battery." Using a Battery 39
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... board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Contacting Dell." See "Using the System Setup Program." T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - Run the Windows error-...Time options. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - SEEK ERROR - System configuration settings are trying ...
... board may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics." TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - See "Contacting Dell." See "Using the System Setup Program." T H E D E V I C E I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I S N O T R E A D Y - Run the Windows error-...Time options. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - SEEK ERROR - System configuration settings are trying ...
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...section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the light is listed. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Depending on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN. CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS -...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Solving Problems 67 I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: For information on the back of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the card is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. Replace the network cable. Contact Dell...
...section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. If the light is listed. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Depending on the computer. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN. CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS -...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Solving Problems 67 I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - NOTE: For information on the back of the computer and the network jack. Ensure that the card is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. Replace the network cable. Contact Dell...
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... be defective. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you to charge. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will decrease system performance. See "Contacting Dell." 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 E S - CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - for your computer, but the display...
... be defective. Printer Problems CAUTION: Before you to charge. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will decrease system performance. See "Contacting Dell." 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 E S - CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - for your computer, but the display...
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...ensure that the light is difficult to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Ensure that you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on . If your computer. If ... that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - CHECK THE BATTERY -
...ensure that the light is difficult to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Ensure that you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn on . If your computer. If ... that the electrical outlet is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - CHECK THE BATTERY -
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...disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices ... Guide. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. See "Turning Off Your Computer." b Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from the battery. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from the network wall jack....
...disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the locking tabs before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices ... Guide. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. See "Turning Off Your Computer." b Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from the battery. As you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to prevent the computer cover from the network wall jack....
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...only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased ...from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Memory You can increase your computer...
...only memory modules that are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Specifications" for your computer warranty. NOTE: Memory modules purchased ...from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board. Memory You can increase your computer...