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... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
... Rate 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad . . . . . 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using...
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... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
... 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy... DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite...
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Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. ... networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on when wireless networking is flashing. Battery status light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on page 27). 22 About...
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. ... networking, use the wireless switch (see "wireless switch" on the palm rest towards the front of data, never turn on when wireless networking is flashing. Battery status light - NOTICE: To avoid loss of the computer indicate the following: Power light - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS The lights located on page 27). 22 About...
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... status light - If the computer is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on when a card with your computer. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - NOTE: The card with your card... keyboard indicate the following: About Your Computer 23 light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is critically low. D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T ™ B ...
... status light - If the computer is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on when a card with your computer. Flashing blue: The battery is low. - NOTE: The card with your card... keyboard indicate the following: About Your Computer 23 light operates as follows: - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. Solid blue: The battery is critically low. D E L L M E D I A D I R E C T ™ B ...
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... the TV/digital audio adapter cable. NOTE: Your computer may have one or two USB connectors depending on when the computer gets hot. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. The...
... the TV/digital audio adapter cable. NOTE: Your computer may have one or two USB connectors depending on when the computer gets hot. Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. The...
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... information about the optical drive, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the...
... information about the optical drive, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 51. 30 About Your Computer Bottom View 12 3 5 4 1 battery 3 processor/memory module/mini-card compartment 5 optical drive 2 battery release latch 4 hard drive B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the...
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...Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as ...to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line ...
...Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as ...to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line ...
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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 ...-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start...
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 ...-arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Press to your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you start...
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...icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).... on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46).
...icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 48). 40 Using the Keyboard and Touchpad Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor).... on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Power Management Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46).
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... dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 41 Windows...
... dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the 3D Windows Flip on Windows Vista Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Using the Keyboard and Touchpad 41 Windows...
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... to configure power management settings). For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Using a Battery 45 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is significantly reduced when you can hold a charge) decreases over...
... to configure power management settings). For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Using a Battery 45 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is significantly reduced when you can hold a charge) decreases over...
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... methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • 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 click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge...
... methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • 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 click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge...
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...of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 48). battery life is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, ...the notification area, and then click Help. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page...
...of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 48). battery life is largely determined by using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet. For information about QuickSet, ...the notification area, and then click Help. A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page...
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...and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : - Press the power button. - Close the display. - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Select a power plan window. or - Sleep automatically saves ... lose data. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start , click or , and then click Sleep. • Depending on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use...
...and then returns you set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use one of the following : - Press the power button. - Close the display. - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Select a power plan window. or - Sleep automatically saves ... lose data. To enter Sleep state: • Click Start , click or , and then click Sleep. • Depending on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use...
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...: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from being used in your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from the computer to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in the computer for as... long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased 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...
...: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from being used in your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from the computer to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with the computer in the computer for as... long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased 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...
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... use it is turned off. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
... use it is turned off. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order.
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To play media. 1 18 17 2 16 3 15 4 14 5 13 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 53 For more details, refer to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista® Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional) The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista Media Center.
To play media. 1 18 17 2 16 3 15 4 14 5 13 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 53 For more details, refer to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista® Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. It can work only with specified computers. Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional) The Dell Travel Remote is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista Media Center.
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..., try again. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose.... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C ...
..., try again. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. OF -D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be loose.... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I C ...
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.... 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 B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 48. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 160). If the power light is blinking, the...
.... 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 B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 48. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 160). If the power light is blinking, the...
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... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See... recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.
... the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you begin any setting adjustments). CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. See... recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for damage, then firmly reconnect the cable. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted.