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...; Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45 Standby Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 47...
...; Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45 Standby Mode 45 Configuring Power Management Settings 47...
Owner's Manual
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... or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. A Tour of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the...
... or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is critically low. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. A Tour of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the...
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... locking screw 8 Mini-Card/modem cover S U B W O O F E R - B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 47. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on the battery charge status. Releases the battery from the battery bay. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . Produces a broader bass...
... locking screw 8 Mini-Card/modem cover S U B W O O F E R - B A T T E R Y - For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 47. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on the battery charge status. Releases the battery from the battery bay. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . Produces a broader bass...
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...constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for ... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area...
...constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for ... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area...
Owner's Manual
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... or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use a battery from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is low. You can operate the computer) decreases over time. Do not use the computer. NOTE...
... or environmental agency for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you use a battery from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Operating time is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is low. You can operate the computer) decreases over time. Do not use the computer. NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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... injury or equipment damage. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 65°...
... injury or equipment damage. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to temperatures above 65°...
Owner's Manual
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... change when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Using a Battery 45 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC or battery power while in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Power...
... change when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Using a Battery 45 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). Then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC or battery power while in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Power...
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... click Hibernate. Press the power button. - Press . You may need to a reserved area on page 73), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 46 Using a Battery Press the power button. - For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and then completely turning off... take a short time to exit hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... click Hibernate. Press the power button. - Press . You may need to a reserved area on page 73), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 46 Using a Battery Press the power button. - For more information on hibernate mode, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and then completely turning off... take a short time to exit hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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...about 1 hour and to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the...When you need information. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to configure the power management settings on your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. Do not use the ...
...about 1 hour and to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from the electrical outlet and allow the...When you need information. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to configure the power management settings on your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you like. Do not use the ...
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For more information, see "Charging the Battery" on page 47. 48 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
For more information, see "Charging the Battery" on page 47. 48 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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... immediately exit the program. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO...
... immediately exit the program. The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options. See "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 155. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS PROPERLY INSERTED INTO...
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... 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. If the computer power light turns on page 155. Contact Dell. The battery charge may be defective. If the battery temperature is on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as a lamp. Check the AC adapter cable...
... 0° C (32° F), the computer will not start up. If the computer power light turns on page 155. Contact Dell. The battery charge may be defective. If the battery temperature is on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as a lamp. Check the AC adapter cable...
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...computer. 106 Troubleshooting Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to the computer. If the Display Is Blank NOTE: If you begin any of your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-... be defective. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - Ensure that the volume ...
...computer. 106 Troubleshooting Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to the computer. If the Display Is Blank NOTE: If you begin any of your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the lower-... be defective. R U N T H E D ELL D IAGNOSTICS - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 87. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 108. Ensure that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector. R EINSTALL T H E TOUCH PAD DRIVER - Ensure that the volume ...
Owner's Manual
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...display is closed, extraneous items on page 71). • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in ...hazards such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. Packing the Computer • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your Service Tag and store it offers coded ... you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display...
...display is closed, extraneous items on page 71). • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in ...hazards such as shaving cream, colognes, perfumes, or food. Packing the Computer • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your Service Tag and store it offers coded ... you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display...
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... speed your passage through a metal detector. NOTICE: Do not check the computer as a merchandise passport) from your computer to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that using the optical drive ... management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless ...
... speed your passage through a metal detector. NOTICE: Do not check the computer as a merchandise passport) from your computer to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that using the optical drive ... management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage. • Consider disabling wireless ...
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See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 1.5 A 47-63 Hz See "Using a Battery" on page 43 for more information on page 103. Touch Pad... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current ...
See "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 1.5 A 47-63 Hz See "Using a Battery" on page 43 for more information on page 103. Touch Pad... X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current ...
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... sequence, 150 brightness adjusting, 37 A audio connectors description, 22 audio device connecting, 57 enabling, 69 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 27 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 description, 27 performance, 43 power meter, 44 removing, 47 storing, 48 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 73 Bluetooth wireless technology...information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87...
... sequence, 150 brightness adjusting, 37 A audio connectors description, 22 audio device connecting, 57 enabling, 69 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 27 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 description, 27 performance, 43 power meter, 44 removing, 47 storing, 48 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 73 Bluetooth wireless technology...information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 copying DVDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to, 54 D Dell contacting, 145, 154-155 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 87 starting from Drivers and Utilities CD, 87 starting from your hard drive, 87...