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... Module Bay Devices Using a Battery 27 Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 30 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 31 Power Problems 31 About the Module Bay 31 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 32 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned... Screw Is Installed 37 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 39 Keyboard Shortcuts 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker...
... Module Bay Devices Using a Battery 27 Battery Performance 27 Checking the Battery Charge 28 Charging the Battery 29 Removing a Battery 30 Installing a Battery 30 Storing a Battery 31 Power Problems 31 About the Module Bay 31 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 32 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned... Screw Is Installed 37 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 39 Keyboard Shortcuts 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth 40 Power Management 41 Speaker...
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... mode. To turn off , you may not have a battery in To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 12 A Tour of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the... computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer NOTE: Bluetooth is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. icon in your Bluetooth technology products. If it is off ...
... mode. To turn off , you may not have a battery in To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 12 A Tour of data, never turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the... computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer NOTE: Bluetooth is flashing. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. For more information, see the documentation that came with your computer. icon in your Bluetooth technology products. If it is off ...
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... a mouse. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - See page 42 for more information. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 41. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. ...O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press these buttons to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. To access the help file for more information. If the computer is connected to ...
... a mouse. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - See page 42 for more information. V O L U M E C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 41. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 61. ...O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Press these buttons to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. To access the help file for more information. If the computer is connected to ...
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... that contains the optional modem and optional Mini PCI card. F A N - The computer uses an internal fan to a docking device. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. See page 81. B A T T E R Y - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See page 77. H A R D D R I C E S L O T - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U...memory modules. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge docking device slot fan memory module cover B A T T E R Y - Restricting the...
... that contains the optional modem and optional Mini PCI card. F A N - The computer uses an internal fan to a docking device. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. See page 81. B A T T E R Y - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See page 77. H A R D D R I C E S L O T - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U...memory modules. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View battery-bay latch release hard drive Mini PCI card/modem cover battery battery charge gauge docking device slot fan memory module cover B A T T E R Y - Restricting the...
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...Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by pressing the power button. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close...turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 26 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off your computer, you can...
...Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is approved by pressing the power button. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close...turn off after the shutdown process finishes. 26 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. NOTE: As an alternative to turning off your computer, you can...
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... the safety instructions located in your computer supports a second battery. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it is low. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the limited warranty for...
... the safety instructions located in your computer supports a second battery. The Dell D/Bay does not support a second battery. You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it is low. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Using a Battery CAUTION: Before performing any of the limited warranty for...
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.... Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on AC power. • The battery is connected to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above...
.... Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet battery meter, Microsoft® Windows® power meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on AC power. • The battery is connected to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above...
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..., see the Tell Me How help file. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. If no charge. If two batteries are on the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in good condition, and more information on . You can leave the...
..., see the Tell Me How help file. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. If no charge. If two batteries are on the Power Meter tab, see the Dell Inspiron help file. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in good condition, and more information on . You can leave the...
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...: Before performing these procedures, turn off , suspended in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For... more information about installing the second battery, see page 31. The battery is hot from the electrical outlet and...
...: Before performing these procedures, turn off , suspended in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. For... more information about installing the second battery, see page 31. The battery is hot from the electrical outlet and...
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... the power button to room temperature. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). Contact Dell (see page 26), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer...
... the power button to room temperature. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - See the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 77). Contact Dell (see page 26), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to exit standby mode. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer...
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...NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you install a second battery, press the status button on the Second Battery Before you want to illuminate the charge-level lights. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: All devices that you can install the device screw. 32 Using... Batteries and Module Bay Devices Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. Each light represents ...
...NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you install a second battery, press the status button on the Second Battery Before you want to illuminate the charge-level lights. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: All devices that you can install the device screw. 32 Using... Batteries and Module Bay Devices Your Dell™ computer ships with an optical drive installed in the module bay. Each light represents ...
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Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 33 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them . 1 Press the device latch release. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of the module bay. 3 Insert the new device into the bay, and push the device until you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes. device latch release 2 Pull the device out of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you feel a click.
Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 33 If the Device Screw Is Not Installed NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them . 1 Press the device latch release. Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on top of the module bay. 3 Insert the new device into the bay, and push the device until you want to secure the module inside the computer for security purposes. device latch release 2 Pull the device out of them in a safe, dry place when they are not installed in the computer. NOTE: You do not need to install the device screw unless you feel a click.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down on them or placing heavy ... bottom of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. device latch release 34 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them . 3 Close the display and turn the computer over. 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to a docking...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Installed 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down on them or placing heavy ... bottom of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. device latch release 34 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices NOTICE: To prevent damage to devices, place them . 3 Close the display and turn the computer over. 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to a docking...
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... install devices while the computer is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35
... install devices while the computer is not installed in the optical drive but packaged separately. When you install your device in the module bay. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35
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...dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary, enter your computer. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar. 2 Click the device you feel a click. NOTICE:... To prevent damage to unlock your password to devices, place them . 3 Press the device latch release. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the module bay. 5 Insert the ...
...dry place when they are not installed in the computer. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 6 If necessary, enter your computer. 36 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices Avoid pressing down on them or placing heavy objects on the taskbar. 2 Click the device you feel a click. NOTICE:... To prevent damage to unlock your password to devices, place them . 3 Press the device latch release. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the Device Screw Is Not Installed 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on top of the module bay. 5 Insert the ...
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.... 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to devices, place them or placing heavy objects on top of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release. device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 37 Avoid pressing down on the taskbar. 2 Click the device you want to eject and click Stop. 3 If the computer is...
.... 4 Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to devices, place them or placing heavy objects on top of the computer. 5 Press the device latch release. device latch release Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 37 Avoid pressing down on the taskbar. 2 Click the device you want to eject and click Stop. 3 If the computer is...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Pull the device out of the module bay. 7 Insert the new device into the bay, push the device until you feel a click, and replace the screw. Windows XP automatically recognizes the new device. 8 If necessary, enter your password to unlock your computer. 38 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices
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... System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter CD or DVD Tray Display Functions Requires Dell QuickSet to the next display in the following sequence: the integrated display only, the integrated display and an external...
... System Functions Opens the Task Manager window Enables and disables the numeric keypad Enables and disables the scroll lock Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter CD or DVD Tray Display Functions Requires Dell QuickSet to the next display in the following sequence: the integrated display only, the integrated display and an external...
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... reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you are using a battery to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on . 62 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T... • If the light is off . T H E D E V I C E I B L E . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another...
... reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you are using a battery to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on . 62 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T... • If the light is off . T H E D E V I C E I B L E . C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A R E Q U I C A L O U T L E T - Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another...
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... of the computer. 4 Remove the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it is recommended that you are certain that is connected to an electrical outlet, it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the...
... of the computer. 4 Remove the module bay device and any installed PC Cards, and put them in a safe place to dry. 5 Remove the battery. 6 Wipe off the battery and put it is recommended that you are certain that is connected to an electrical outlet, it in a safe place to dry. 7 Remove the...