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... 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
... 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
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Coin-Cell Battery 104 Display 105 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 107 13 Traveling With Your Computer 109 Identifying Your Computer 109 Packing the Computer 109 Travel Tips 110 Traveling by Air 110 14 Contacting Dell 111 15 Specifications 133 16 Appendix 141 Using the ...Keyboard, and Display 144 Touch Pad 144 Floppy Drive 144 CDs and DVDs 144 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 146 FCC Class B 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 8 Contents Only 145 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 145 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals ...
Coin-Cell Battery 104 Display 105 12 Dell™ QuickSet Features 107 13 Traveling With Your Computer 109 Identifying Your Computer 109 Packing the Computer 109 Travel Tips 110 Traveling by Air 110 14 Contacting Dell 111 15 Specifications 133 16 Appendix 141 Using the ...Keyboard, and Display 144 Touch Pad 144 Floppy Drive 144 CDs and DVDs 144 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 146 FCC Class B 146 Macrovision Product Notice 147 8 Contents Only 145 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 145 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals ...
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... is flashing. About Your Computer 17 Press the power button to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 41.... DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. See "Power Management Modes" on steadily or blinks to enter or exit a ...
... is flashing. About Your Computer 17 Press the power button to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 41.... DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. See "Power Management Modes" on steadily or blinks to enter or exit a ...
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..." on page 67. F A N - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 91. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which...
..." on page 67. F A N - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 91. B A T T E R Y - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which...
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... Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do ...telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions...
... Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do ...telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions...
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... Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is running on battery power, you start the computer with your Dellinstalled operating system. or down-arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 33 Using the ...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to switch the video image between the display only, the...
... Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for future reference. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is running on battery power, you start the computer with your Dellinstalled operating system. or down-arrow key on the keyboard. Using the Display 33 Using the ...Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to switch the video image between the display only, the...
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..." on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used , you use the computer. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which it... with your computer. Depending on page 40) before you connect your computer. The battery is low. Using a Battery 39 CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer...
..." on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on how often the battery is used , you use the computer. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which it... with your computer. Depending on page 40) before you connect your computer. The battery is low. Using a Battery 39 CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer...
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... damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level...
... damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level...
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... entering standby mode. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode... conserves power by the number of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer ...
... entering standby mode. By default, a pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in good condition, and more than 60 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode... conserves power by the number of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer ...
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... level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 42 Using a Battery For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 52), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power ...
... level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation that came with your operating system. 42 Using a Battery For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 52), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power ...
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... the computer to an electrical outlet to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; Configuring Power Management Settings You can use a battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks...the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your computer or being used in your computer. The battery is hot from Dell. Charging the Battery When you need. NOTICE: If you connect the computer to work with the computer in a hot environment, the...
... the computer to an electrical outlet to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; Configuring Power Management Settings You can use a battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks...the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on your computer or being used in your computer. The battery is hot from Dell. Charging the Battery When you need. NOTICE: If you connect the computer to work with the computer in a hot environment, the...
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... computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide and hold the...
... computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . 44 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide and hold the...
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... down the computer. When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Device Manager. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. The reserve battery that the card is properly inserted into the drive and try to an electrical outlet. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I B L E . Run the System Memory tests and the...
... down the computer. When you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Device Manager. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. The reserve battery that the card is properly inserted into the drive and try to an electrical outlet. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I B L E . Run the System Memory tests and the...
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..., you begin any of your network settings are correct and that no network communication exists. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Replace the network cable. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on how... often the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up your network to exit standby ...
..., you begin any of your network settings are correct and that no network communication exists. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - Check the AC adapter cable connections. Replace the network cable. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on how... often the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up your network to exit standby ...
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... for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your computer battery. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports...
... for setup and troubleshooting information. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON CHECK THE PRINTER CABLE CONNECTIONS - • See the printer documentation for your computer battery. For a parallel printer, ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is listed, right-click the printer icon. 3 Click Properties and click the Ports...
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...P A D D R I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 63. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If you are using a battery to the computer. Ensure that the sound is blank NOTE: If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and firmly reconnect the... cable. CHECK THE BATTERY - Solving Problems 79 R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. Shut down or off. Click or double-click the speaker ...
...P A D D R I O N - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 63. NOTE: The volume control in the Product Information Guide. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If you are using a battery to the computer. Ensure that the sound is blank NOTE: If you are using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it for damage, and firmly reconnect the... cable. CHECK THE BATTERY - Solving Problems 79 R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 81. Shut down or off. Click or double-click the speaker ...
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... strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to the computer, perform the following safety ... section, follow the safety instructions in on the bottom of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your own personal safety. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. ...
... strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from the battery bay before you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to the computer, perform the following safety ... section, follow the safety instructions in on the bottom of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 90 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not use only the battery designed for other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your own personal safety. NOTICE: When you begin working inside the computer. ...
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...). See "Optical Drive" on page 91. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 91 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay.
...). See "Optical Drive" on page 91. 6 Press the power button to ground the system board. 7 Remove any of the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 91 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the optical drive bay.
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... on the computer. If you begin any of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. Modem CAUTION: Before you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . To confirm the amount of the procedures...your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module...
... on the computer. If you begin any of memory installed in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. Modem CAUTION: Before you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it . To confirm the amount of the procedures...your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Reinstall the hard drive. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. b Slide the module...
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... it lies flat against your work surface. Adding and Replacing Parts 99 NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
... it lies flat against your work surface. Adding and Replacing Parts 99 NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.