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... 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
... 40 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 42 System Functions 42 Display Functions 42 Battery 42 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 43 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 43 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Contents
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5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 49 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 50 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using the Optional Camera 51 Accessing...
5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 47 Charge Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 48 Conserving Battery Power 48 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 49 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 50 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using the Optional Camera 51 Accessing...
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... 149 Replacing a WWAN Card 151 Flash Cache Module 152 Removing the FCM 152 Replacing the FCM 153 Coin-Cell Battery 154 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 155 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 157 14 Traveling With Your Computer 159 Identifying Your Computer 159 Packing the Computer 159 Travel...
... 149 Replacing a WWAN Card 151 Flash Cache Module 152 Removing the FCM 152 Replacing the FCM 153 Coin-Cell Battery 154 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 154 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 155 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 157 14 Traveling With Your Computer 159 Identifying Your Computer 159 Packing the Computer 159 Travel...
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... the documentation that came with your card. If the computer is adequately charged. Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery charge is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use... the wireless switch. light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on a memory card. To turn off ). - Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when wireless networking is enabled...
... the documentation that came with your card. If the computer is adequately charged. Off: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Solid amber: The battery charge is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use... the wireless switch. light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on a memory card. To turn off ). - Battery status light - Turns on steadily or blinks to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on when wireless networking is enabled...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery 5 processor and thermal module cover 2 hard drive 4 battery charge/health gauge 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment cover About Your Computer 31
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 3 battery 5 processor and thermal module cover 2 hard drive 4 battery charge/health gauge 6 memory module/coin-cell battery/bluetooth/modem compartment cover About Your Computer 31
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... About Your Computer Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin-cell battery. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - B A T T E R Y - Covers the processor and thermal module. Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 50 for instructions). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - NOTE: Bluetooth is installed, you can use the computer...
... About Your Computer Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coin-cell battery. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - B A T T E R Y - Covers the processor and thermal module. Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 50 for instructions). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - NOTE: Bluetooth is installed, you can use the computer...
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...being saved to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 38 Setting Up Your ...Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage....
...being saved to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 38 Setting Up Your ...Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage....
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If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness ... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 39 NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display...
If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable level. • Press and the up-arrow key to increase brightness ... the video image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 39 NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display...
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... Management Settings" on page 46). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing all open windows. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Microsoft® Windows®...
... Management Settings" on page 46). Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Displays icons representing all open windows. Battery Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Microsoft® Windows®...
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...Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2... Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help...
...Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2... Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to move the cursor on the display. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help...
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...applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. Using a Battery 45 NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. For optimal computer performance ...BIOS settings, operate your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and ...
...applications. • Running the computer in the battery bay. Using a Battery 45 NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. For optimal computer performance ...BIOS settings, operate your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties, which it is used and ...
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... any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then...
... any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then...
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.... Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of its charge remaining...
.... Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of its charge remaining...
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... in the Select a power plan window. or • Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 49). The computer enters Sleep state when the...Options to configure the power management settings on your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). • Use...
... in the Select a power plan window. or • Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 49). The computer enters Sleep state when the...Options to configure the power management settings on your portable computer, do one of the following : • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 48). • Use...
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... in the computer for as long as you to conserve power. If the battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Using a Battery 49 You can leave the battery in the Windows Power Options, use the Sleep power state to your previous ...work to your hard drive, and then returns you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical ...
... in the computer for as long as you to conserve power. If the battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Using a Battery 49 You can leave the battery in the Windows Power Options, use the Sleep power state to your previous ...work to your hard drive, and then returns you like. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical ...
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... the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use batteries from other external cables from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. CAUTION: Before performing these...
... the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use batteries from other external cables from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. CAUTION: Before performing these...
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...55 It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™...; Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™...
...55 It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™...; Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™...
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..." on the system board may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). System configuration settings are corrupted. TI M E R C H I P C O U ... hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TIME- TI M E - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or ...
..." on the system board may require recharging. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). System configuration settings are corrupted. TI M E R C H I P C O U ... hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TIME- TI M E - Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 93). The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or ...
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... Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your cellular service provider to turn on page 165 as you complete these checks. C HARGE THE BATTERY - The battery charge may need to exit Sleep state. If the battery status light flashes amber or is ... to verify your computer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. When the power light is...
... Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your cellular service provider to turn on page 165 as you complete these checks. C HARGE THE BATTERY - The battery charge may need to exit Sleep state. If the battery status light flashes amber or is ... to verify your computer. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. When the power light is...
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...P E R T I O N - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. C H E C K T H E P R I ...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 N T E R F E R E N C E - If the battery temperature is working by testing it with another device, such as you complete these checks. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER...
...P E R T I O N - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 48. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. C H E C K T H E P R I ...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 N T E R F E R E N C E - If the battery temperature is working by testing it with another device, such as you complete these checks. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER...