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... 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29 Contents 3
... 23 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 23 Setting Up a Printer 24 Printer Cable 24 Connecting a USB Printer 24 Power Protection Devices 25 Surge Protectors 25 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 26 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 28 Low-Battery Warning 28 Charging the Battery 28 Removing a Battery 29 Contents 3
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Installing a Battery 29 Storing a Battery 29 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs... Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System... Functions 38 Display Functions 38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing ...
Installing a Battery 29 Storing a Battery 29 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs... Video Connection 34 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 36 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Buttons 37 Button Functions 37 Reprogramming the Buttons 37 Numeric Keypad 38 Key Combinations 38 System... Functions 38 Display Functions 38 Power Management 39 Speaker Functions 39 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 39 Touch Pad 40 Customizing ...
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... A Tour of data, never turn off ). - Blinks to enter or exit a power management mode. Solid green: The battery is flashing. TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - To access the help file, see "Power Management" in power management mode. Blinks or turns off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than ...turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer. Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. - Press the power button to turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 10. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on...
... A Tour of data, never turn off ). - Blinks to enter or exit a power management mode. Solid green: The battery is flashing. TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - To access the help file, see "Power Management" in power management mode. Blinks or turns off your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than ...turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the computer. Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. - Press the power button to turn off in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see page 10. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on...
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... by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer to a TV. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may not look exactly like the AC adapter that shipped with your computer. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate... AC adapter with papers or other items that came with your computer. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. A Tour of Your Computer 19 NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary...
... by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer to a TV. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may not look exactly like the AC adapter that shipped with your computer. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate... AC adapter with papers or other items that came with your computer. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. A Tour of Your Computer 19 NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary...
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... hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage...
... hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage...
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... high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the...
... high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Dell Inspiron Help file for more information about the...
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... provide information on the taskbar. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keep the battery away from charging. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. If necessary, the AC...
... provide information on the taskbar. For more information about the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Keep the battery away from charging. For more information about low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. If necessary, the AC...
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... hot to continue charging the battery. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch clicks. Using a Battery 29 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical ... before you store your computer for an extended period of time. The battery is turned off or connected to room temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet ...
... hot to continue charging the battery. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch clicks. Using a Battery 29 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical ... before you store your computer for an extended period of time. The battery is turned off or connected to room temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 67. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet ...
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... the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - If the power light is blinking, the computer is listed. PC Card Problems...
... the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for information on the computer. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A P C C A R D N O T P R O V I T H A D E L L - If the power light is blinking, the computer is listed. PC Card Problems...
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...portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for optimum system performance, you to verify that the computer ...P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - To access help, see page 83). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the battery temperature is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message.
...portable computers can be used with another device, such as a lamp. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for optimum system performance, you to verify that the computer ...P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - To access help, see page 83). TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - C H E C K T H E P R I N T E R D O C U M E N T A T I O N - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the battery temperature is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to receive a WARNING message.
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...O I V E R - Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to verify that the computer turns on. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. To access help, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 ...
...O I V E R - Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to verify that the computer turns on. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. To access help, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page...procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 ...
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... attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To connect a network...cable into the computer. 5 Remove any of the procedures in this type of the computer, and then remove the battery. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface. Some cables have a ...
... attached devices from their electrical outlets, and then press the power button to ground the system board. if you are correctly oriented and aligned. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To connect a network...cable into the computer. 5 Remove any of the procedures in this type of the computer, and then remove the battery. 80 Adding and Replacing Parts www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that the work surface. Some cables have a ...
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... | support.dell.com Display (continued) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Operating life Life span (approximate) brightness can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See page 27 for more...
... | support.dell.com Display (continued) Controls Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Operating life Life span (approximate) brightness can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See page 27 for more...
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Battery (continued) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Length Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height 14.1-inch display 15-inch display Width Depth 0° ...
Battery (continued) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Length Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height 14.1-inch display 15-inch display Width Depth 0° ...
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..., 28 checking the charge, 28 description, 17, 21 installing, 29 low-battery warning, 28 performance, 27 power meter, 28 removing, 29 storing, 29 system view, 17, 21 battery latch release description, 21 system view, 21 blanks PC Cards, 41 removing, 41 boot sequence, 99 C CardBus ...to, 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description, 13...
..., 28 checking the charge, 28 description, 17, 21 installing, 29 low-battery warning, 28 performance, 27 power meter, 28 removing, 29 storing, 29 system view, 17, 21 battery latch release description, 21 system view, 21 blanks PC Cards, 41 removing, 41 boot sequence, 99 C CardBus ...to, 31 copying DVDs general information, 31 helpful tips, 32 how to, 31 D Dell support policy, 101 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights description, 15 diagnostics Dell, 55 display description, 13 problems, 72 system view, 13 display latch description, 13...