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...Video Image 33 Setting Display Resolution 34 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...Pad 38 5 Power Management Power Management Tips 39 Power Management Wizard 39 Setting Sleep Modes 39 Selecting a Power Scheme 40 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 41 Completing the Power Management Wizard 41 Power Management Modes 41 Standby Mode 41 Hibernate Mode 42 Power Options Properties...
...Video Image 33 Setting Display Resolution 34 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology...Pad 38 5 Power Management Power Management Tips 39 Power Management Wizard 39 Setting Sleep Modes 39 Selecting a Power Scheme 40 Setting Battery Alarms and Actions 41 Completing the Power Management Wizard 41 Power Management Modes 41 Standby Mode 41 Hibernate Mode 42 Power Options Properties...
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... Icon 44 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 44 6 Using a Battery Battery Types 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 47 Health Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 47 Charging the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD...
... Icon 44 Right-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 44 6 Using a Battery Battery Types 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the Battery Charge 46 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 46 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 46 Charge Gauge 47 Health Gauge 47 Low-Battery Warning 47 Charging the Battery 47 Storing a Battery 48 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Playing a CD...
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... XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery ...108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About...
... XP System Restore 100 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 101 Using the Operating System CD 103 12 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 105 Recommended Tools 105 Turning Off Your Computer 105 Before Working Inside Your Computer 106 Battery 108 Removing a Battery 108 Installing a Battery ...108 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 111 Optical Drives 111 About...
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... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used ...
... Keyboard 127 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 127 Coin-Cell Battery 128 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 128 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 129 13 Appendix Specifications 131 Using the System Setup Program 137 Overview 137 Viewing the System Setup Screen 137 System Setup Screen 138 Commonly Used ...
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... data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of pressing the power button. If the computer is in a power management mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D I S P L A Y - P O WE R B U T T O N - If the ...computer is running on the computer, and blinks when the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - 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...
... data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of pressing the power button. If the computer is in a power management mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com D I S P L A Y - P O WE R B U T T O N - If the ...computer is running on the computer, and blinks when the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - 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...
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... latch release 4 fan 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 modem/Mini PCI/ wireless cover 7 optical-drive locking screw 8 hard drive 9 battery charge gauge B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - For more information, see page 112. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D...strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 108. See "Battery" on page 45. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible ...
... latch release 4 fan 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 modem/Mini PCI/ wireless cover 7 optical-drive locking screw 8 hard drive 9 battery charge gauge B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. M E MO RY M O D U L E C O VE R - For more information, see page 112. P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D...strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 108. See "Battery" on page 45. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible ...
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... any operating system or programs are installed. H A R D D RI VE - Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y C H A RG E G A U G E - See "Using a Battery" on page 111. Secures the optical drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer The size displayed for your hard drive in the... O P T I N G S C R E W - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 108 and "Hard drive problems" on the battery charge status. Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini PCI card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see page 119...
... any operating system or programs are installed. H A R D D RI VE - Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y C H A RG E G A U G E - See "Using a Battery" on page 111. Secures the optical drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of Your Computer The size displayed for your hard drive in the... O P T I N G S C R E W - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 108 and "Hard drive problems" on the battery charge status. Covers the compartment that contains the modem, Mini PCI card, and internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology. For more information, see page 119...
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...Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge ...instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE:...
...Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge ...instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE:...
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... integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up- NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar to a preferred location....You can click and drag the meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) ...
... integrated display only (not on an external monitor). For more information on the keyboard. or down -arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up- NOTE: By default, the Brightness Meter appears in the taskbar to a preferred location....You can click and drag the meter to enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. 3 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) ...
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...Touch Pad and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display ...not key on an external monitor). For more information on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 44. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both ...
...Touch Pad and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Key Combinations System Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display ...not key on an external monitor). For more information on QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 44. Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. This feature is not supported in Dell MediaDirect. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both ...
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...NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for long periods of times the battery is Power Management?-describe and define various power management options. Click or double-click the icon to change when you leave the computer unattended for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect... the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of time. • You can use the Power ...
...NOTE: See "Using a Battery" on page 45 for long periods of times the battery is Power Management?-describe and define various power management options. Click or double-click the icon to change when you leave the computer unattended for more information on conserving battery power. • Connect... the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by the number of time. • You can use the Power ...
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... disables only your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but the brightness level on battery or connected to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and...
... disables only your portable computer, not monitors that you create, but the brightness level on battery or connected to do ). • Select how the computer will respond when you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). The display brightness, internal network-card activity, and...
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... the display. • Press . Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you can : •... while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). From the screen, you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to the same operating state it may lose data. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in before entering ...
... the display. • Press . Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for the alarms. For example, you can set the low-battery alarm to 20 percent to remind you to save work and switch to AC power, and you can : •... while in the Power Options Properties window, use one of inactivity (a time-out). From the screen, you can set the critical-battery alarm to 10 percent to the same operating state it may lose data. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in before entering ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or... after the computer exits hibernate mode. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to maximize battery power. For more information on the hard drive and then ... to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Windows XP controls the performance level of the following methods to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. See...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or... after the computer exits hibernate mode. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to maximize battery power. For more information on the hard drive and then ... to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . Windows XP controls the performance level of the following methods to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. See...
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...power icon and standby mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you receive your computer, the ...Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Prompt a user for more information on lowbattery warnings. The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you press : - Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable ...
...power icon and standby mode password options. • Select how the computer will respond when you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you receive your computer, the ...Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. Prompt a user for more information on lowbattery warnings. The Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm settings alert you press : - Alarms Tab NOTE: To enable ...
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... significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information on supported batteries. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices...
... significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information on supported batteries. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices...
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... the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of a battery. See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is fully charged. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Misuse of the...
... the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of a battery. See "Battery Disposal" in your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is fully charged. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from children. CAUTION: Misuse of the...
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... the computer to continue charging the battery. When you should consider replacing the battery. The battery is longer with the computer turned on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of times it is charged. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or...the battery and maintains the battery charge. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 2 hours and a 9-cell battery in a hot environment, the battery ...
... the computer to continue charging the battery. When you should consider replacing the battery. The battery is longer with the computer turned on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of times it is charged. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or...the battery and maintains the battery charge. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 2 hours and a 9-cell battery in a hot environment, the battery ...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 48 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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... be loose. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. A chip on the hard drive. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the... an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A RE QU IR ED .DLL FI LE WA S NO T FOU ND - WA RNING : B ATTERY IS C R IT IC A L L Y ...
... be loose. TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Correct the settings for instructions. A chip on the hard drive. T H E D E V I C E I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Click Add or Remove Programs. 3 Select the... an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the system clock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A RE QU IR ED .DLL FI LE WA S NO T FOU ND - WA RNING : B ATTERY IS C R IT IC A L L Y ...