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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9 General 9 Power 10 Battery 11 Air Travel 12 EMC Instructions 12 When Using Your Computer 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 14 When Working Inside Your Computer 14 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 15 Battery Disposal 16 Finding Information for Your Computer 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 28 Back View 29 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 34 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Contents 3
Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 9 General 9 Power 10 Battery 11 Air Travel 12 EMC Instructions 12 When Using Your Computer 13 Ergonomic Computing Habits 14 When Working Inside Your Computer 14 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 15 Battery Disposal 16 Finding Information for Your Computer 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 28 Back View 29 Bottom View 31 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 34 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 34 Contents 3
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... Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 41 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 44 Checking the Battery Charge 45 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 45 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 46 Low-Battery Warning 46 Charging the Battery 47 Removing a Battery 47 Installing a Battery 48 Installing the Optional Extended Battery 49 Storing a Battery 49 Power Problems 49 4 Contents
... Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 41 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 44 Checking the Battery Charge 45 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 45 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 46 Low-Battery Warning 46 Charging the Battery 47 Removing a Battery 47 Installing a Battery 48 Installing the Optional Extended Battery 49 Storing a Battery 49 Power Problems 49 4 Contents
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4 Using the Dell™ D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay 52 Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer Is Turned Off 52 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 53 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 56 Keyboard Shortcuts 56 System Functions 56 Battery 57 Display Functions 57 Radios (Including Wireless...
4 Using the Dell™ D/Bay About the Dell D/Bay 52 Removing and Installing Devices When the Computer Is Turned Off 52 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Running 53 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 56 Keyboard Shortcuts 56 System Functions 56 Battery 57 Display Functions 57 Radios (Including Wireless...
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Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during normal operation of the base will reduce cooling; Also, do ...
Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with your AC adapter, ensure that will rise during normal operation of the base will reduce cooling; Also, do ...
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... match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all cables have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power. • If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with this product during an...connection. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • To help prevent electric...
... match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all cables have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power. • If your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be equipped with this product during an...connection. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help avoid the potential hazard of electric shock, do not connect or disconnect any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • To help prevent electric...
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...use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of your computer's battery in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you are approved for disposal instructions. Use of other types may cause ... on . • If you handle it to your pocket, purse, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it improperly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of 60ºC (140ºF). Ensure that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this...
...use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of your computer's battery in damage to the battery pack or cause fire or burns. • The battery poses a burn hazard if you are approved for disposal instructions. Use of other types may cause ... on . • If you handle it to your pocket, purse, or other heat-generating appliance or otherwise expose it improperly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of 60ºC (140ºF). Ensure that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this...
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... or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it could slide around. If you have a charged battery available in case you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from... from environmental hazards such as baggage. As you pull out the connector, keep it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, wrap the drive in overhead storage compartments where it on a level surface. • When traveling,...
... or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it could slide around. If you have a charged battery available in case you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from... from environmental hazards such as baggage. As you pull out the connector, keep it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, wrap the drive in overhead storage compartments where it on a level surface. • When traveling,...
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... a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the second...
... a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads and workbench pads. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the second...
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... local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a reserve battery. Contact your computer, refer to replace it . The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you need...
... local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a reserve battery. Contact your computer, refer to replace it . The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible that you need...
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Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Yo ur Comput e r 21 Indicates battery charge status. To enable or disable the antenna, press . For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer, including Bluetooth and Mini PCI ...
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Yo ur Comput e r 21 Indicates battery charge status. To enable or disable the antenna, press . For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer, including Bluetooth and Mini PCI ...
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...function is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is fully charged light operates as follows: - Solid orange: The battery charge is running on when the numeric keypad is connected to an electrical outlet, the - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS ...LIGHTS Keyboard Status Lights 9 Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If...
...function is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is fully charged light operates as follows: - Solid orange: The battery charge is running on when the numeric keypad is connected to an electrical outlet, the - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is enabled. KEYBOARD STATUS ...LIGHTS Keyboard Status Lights 9 Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If...
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Releases the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 47 for instructions. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 31 See "Removing a Battery" on page 47. Provides information on the battery charge. B AT T ER Y C H AR G E G A U GE - Bottom View battery charge gauge battery latch release Service Tag docking device connector battery/battery bay battery latch release memory module/ Mini PCI card/modem cover B AT T ER Y L AT CH R E L E A S E -
Releases the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 47 for instructions. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 31 See "Removing a Battery" on page 47. Provides information on the battery charge. B AT T ER Y C H AR G E G A U GE - Bottom View battery charge gauge battery latch release Service Tag docking device connector battery/battery bay battery latch release memory module/ Mini PCI card/modem cover B AT T ER Y L AT CH R E L E A S E -
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...external keyboard, mouse, monitor, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and floppy drive. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to easily use external devices with your docking device for additional... you to an electrical outlet. See "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 43. The media base allows you call Dell for additional information. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - See "Using a Battery" on page 101. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - See the documentation that came with your media ...
...external keyboard, mouse, monitor, CD drive, CD-RW drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, and floppy drive. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting it to easily use external devices with your docking device for additional... you to an electrical outlet. See "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 43. The media base allows you call Dell for additional information. B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - See "Using a Battery" on page 101. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - See the documentation that came with your media ...
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...is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Carefully ...storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. A device with a ...
...is usually commensurate with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from the electrical outlet. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer Carefully ...storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. A device with a ...
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... power button. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on page 17. 1 Save and... performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 41 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted.
... power button. Turning Off Your Computer NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off . A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on page 17. 1 Save and... performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown, as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 41 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted.
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SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Charge Gauge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems 3
SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Charge Gauge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Power Problems 3
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... to an electrical outlet when writing to alert you insert the battery into the computer. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y For more information about the second battery, see "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on operating conditions. CAUTION...
... to an electrical outlet when writing to alert you insert the battery into the computer. See "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y For more information about the second battery, see "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on operating conditions. CAUTION...
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... level and current status of the media base battery. U s ing a B atte r y 45 Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge...
... level and current status of the media base battery. U s ing a B atte r y 45 Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge...
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... the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. To access help, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery runs completely out of the total battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . Charge ...Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on page 17. For more ...
... the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. To access help, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If the battery runs completely out of the total battery charge. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on . Charge ...Gauge Before you insert a battery, press the status button on page 17. For more ...
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..." in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you choose to replace the battery with the computer turned off. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being used in your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is hot... from the telephone wall jack. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. If the battery is longer with a battery, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on ...
..." in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you choose to replace the battery with the computer turned off. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being used in your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge time is hot... from the telephone wall jack. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. If the battery is longer with a battery, see "Finding Information for Your Computer" on ...