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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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... rise during or immediately after operation. • Do not allow your computer; also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on the floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may...
... rise during or immediately after operation. • Do not allow your computer; also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on the floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may...
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...network RJ-45 connector, which 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... uctions These power cables may become very warm during an electrical storm. Use of this computer. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the...
...network RJ-45 connector, which 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... uctions These power cables may become very warm during an electrical storm. Use of this computer. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to ensure that the required voltage and frequency match the...
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... AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with normal household waste. Discard a used battery according to insert the plug incorrectly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. If the...
... AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with normal household waste. Discard a used battery according to insert the plug incorrectly. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. If the...
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... security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector. Also, before you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any battery installed in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 13 You can put your ...high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, ...
... security machine, but never put the drive through a metal detector. Also, before you pull out the connector, keep it evenly aligned to avoid bending any battery installed in overhead storage compartments where it could slide around. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 13 You can put your ...high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow sufficient time for work, place it to other mechanical shocks. • Protect your computer, battery, and hard drive from the computer, turn on the computer. • When traveling with the hard drive removed from the computer, ...
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... packing material until you work inside your computer. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the second battery from your body before you touch any of the computer. 5 While you are ready to install the component. To prevent static...
... packing material until you work inside your computer. Also, disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer. 3 Remove the main battery from the battery bay and, if necessary, the second battery from your body before you touch any of the computer. 5 While you are ready to install the component. To prevent static...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a reserve battery. Do not dispose of the nearest battery deposit site. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible ...procedure must be performed by an authorized service technician. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer, refer to replace it . However, should you ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) Battery Disposal Your computer uses a lithium-ion battery and a reserve battery. Do not dispose of the nearest battery deposit site. 16 When Using Yo ur Computer The reserve battery is a long-life battery, and it is very possible ...procedure must be performed by an authorized service technician. For instructions about replacing the lithium-ion battery in your local waste disposal agency for the address of the battery along with household waste. Contact your computer, refer to replace it . However, should you ...
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... when the computer is enabled. Turns on only if the Bluetooth™ module is already installed and the wireless antenna is in standby mode. Indicates battery charge status. To enable or disable the antenna, press . NOTE: The wireless features on your wireless technology. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Device Status Lights Turns on...
... when the computer is enabled. Turns on only if the Bluetooth™ module is already installed and the wireless antenna is in standby mode. Indicates battery charge status. To enable or disable the antenna, press . NOTE: The wireless features on your wireless technology. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Device Status Lights Turns on...
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... as follows: If the computer is charging. - Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is critically low. Off: The battery is fully charged light operates as follows: - Solid green: The battery is running on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
... as follows: If the computer is charging. - Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer is critically low. Off: The battery is fully charged light operates as follows: - Solid green: The battery is running on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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B AT T ER Y C H AR G E G A U GE - A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 31 See "Removing a Battery" on page 47. Releases the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 47 for instructions. Provides information on the battery charge. 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 -
B AT T ER Y C H AR G E G A U GE - A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 31 See "Removing a Battery" on page 47. Releases the battery. See "Charging the Battery" on page 47 for instructions. Provides information on the battery charge. 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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...T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - SE R V IC E TA G - 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 "Using a Battery" on page 101. Covers the compartment that came with your computer to the optional media base docking device. See the documentation that came... floppy drive. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C E C O N N E C T O R - Identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you attach your docking device for customer service or technical support. 32 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Lets you call...
...T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y BA Y - SE R V IC E TA G - 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 "Using a Battery" on page 101. Covers the compartment that came with your computer to the optional media base docking device. See the documentation that came... floppy drive. M E M O R Y M O D U L E / M I N I P C I C E C O N N E C T O R - Identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you attach your docking device for customer service or technical support. 32 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r Lets you call...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer A device ... is being saved to determine the relative effectiveness of the surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to the hard drive...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. 40 Setting Up Yo ur Computer A device ... is being saved to determine the relative effectiveness of the surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to the hard drive...
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...system shutdown, as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by pressing the power button. Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 41 See the Dell Inspiron Help file for Your Computer" on standby mode. The computer turns off ...your computer to turning off . UPS devices contain a battery that the device is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions...
...system shutdown, as described next, rather than by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by pressing the power button. Setting Up Yo ur Comput er 41 See the Dell Inspiron Help file for Your Computer" on standby mode. The computer turns off ...your computer to turning off . UPS devices contain a battery that the device is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions...
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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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...Dell Inspiron Help file. To access help, see the documentation that shipped with your media base. See "Power Management" in the battery bay. One battery is significantly reduced when you insert the battery into the computer. You can either use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery... performance and to work with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Use a battery to run the computer when it is recommended that you when the battery charge is designed to help , see...
...Dell Inspiron Help file. To access help, see the documentation that shipped with your media base. See "Power Management" in the battery bay. One battery is significantly reduced when you insert the battery into the computer. You can either use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery... performance and to work with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Use a battery to run the computer when it is recommended that you when the battery charge is designed to help , see...
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... extreme care. 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 fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149...
... extreme care. 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 fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149...
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..., see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If no lights appear...
..., see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If no lights appear...
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... approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on page 17. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being used in...
... approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on page 17. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being used in...