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... 30 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 31 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 33 Connecting a USB Printer 33 Power Protection Devices 34 Surge Protectors 34 Line Conditioners 35 Uninterruptible...
... 30 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 31 Setting Up a Printer 33 Printer Cable 33 Connecting a USB Printer 33 Power Protection Devices 34 Surge Protectors 34 Line Conditioners 35 Uninterruptible...
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...Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 40 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42... 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 Charging the Battery 47 ...
...Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 40 Speaker Functions 41 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42... 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 Charging the Battery 47 ...
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Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104 Printer Problems 104 Scanner Problems 104 Sound and Speaker Problems 105 No Sound From Integrated Speakers 105 No... Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools ...
Network Problems 101 General 101 Mobile Broadband Network 101 ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104 Printer Problems 104 Scanner Problems 104 Sound and Speaker Problems 105 No Sound From Integrated Speakers 105 No... Drivers and Utilities 108 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 110 Restoring Your Operating System 111 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 112 Using the Operating System CD 114 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 117 Before You Begin 117 Recommended Tools ...
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... Restore may not ship with your computer. icon in the For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your...
... Restore may not ship with your computer. icon in the For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. The operating system is optional and may not ship with your computer. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your...
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... S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the display closed. For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 37. Press to turn on the computer or to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 2 3 4 12 5 11 ...10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S -
... S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - P O W E R B U T T O N - Keeps the display closed. For more information about your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 37. Press to turn on the computer or to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 2 3 4 12 5 11 ...10 6 9 7 8 1 display latches (2) 2 display latch release 3 display 4 power button 5 device status lights 6 touch pad 7 media control buttons 8 speakers 9 touch pad buttons 10 keyboard 11 Dell MediaDirect button 12 keyboard and wireless status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H E S -
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... green: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 17 Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. A Tour of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is...
... green: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 17 Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. A Tour of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is...
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A Tour of Your Computer 25 The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.
A Tour of Your Computer 25 The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor.
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... For optimum computer performance, always use the AC adapter that is available in your country. Use the AC adapter that came with the power connectors in both 2-wire and 3-wire configurations. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC... adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause your computer. The AC adapter is compatible with your computer to display a WARNING message or experience a ...
... For optimum computer performance, always use the AC adapter that is available in your country. Use the AC adapter that came with the power connectors in both 2-wire and 3-wire configurations. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC... adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause your computer. The AC adapter is compatible with your computer to display a WARNING message or experience a ...
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... on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to protect against... power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. ...
... on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to protect against... power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. ...
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...operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. Setting Up Your Computer 35 See the UPS manufacturer ... operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer ...
...operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a UPS. Setting Up Your Computer 35 See the UPS manufacturer ... operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer ...
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... can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press...decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the lowest comfortable setting by setting the brightness to change the ...
... can press the following keys to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by pressing and the up -arrow key to increase brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). • Press...decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display 37 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the lowest comfortable setting by setting the brightness to change the ...
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For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 49. Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Wireless Networking and...Task Manager window. For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 44. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Battery CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the ...
For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on page 49. Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Wireless Networking and...Task Manager window. For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 44. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Battery CD or DVD Tray Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the ...
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...may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations ... with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (See "Power Management Modes" on page 45.) NOTE: It is used and the conditions under which it is recommended that shipped with your computer. See...
...may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. You can check the battery charge before you perform operations ... with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (See "Power Management Modes" on page 45.) NOTE: It is used and the conditions under which it is recommended that shipped with your computer. See...
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..."charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Keep the battery away from children. 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 ...battery charge gauge to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTE: Dell QuickSet may leak and cause personal injury or...
..."charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Keep the battery away from children. 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 ...battery charge gauge to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTE: Dell QuickSet may leak and cause personal injury or...
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...and click Help. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Using a Battery 45 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using ...the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of inactivity (a time-out). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, ...
...and click Help. If the battery runs completely out of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Using a Battery 45 Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using ...the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of inactivity (a time-out). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, ...
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... or simply restart (reboot) your computer. NOTICE: You should not remove devices while your operating system. 46 Using a Battery Press the power button. - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may need to the same operating state it returns to remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation ...ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. You may ...
... or simply restart (reboot) your computer. NOTICE: You should not remove devices while your operating system. 46 Using a Battery Press the power button. - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may need to the same operating state it returns to remove and reinsert the card (see the documentation ...ExpressCard or Blank" on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. You may ...
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...about 1 hour and to work with a battery, see "Power Problems" on any other external cables from other computers with your Dell™ computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to avoid possible connector damage. Charge time is... circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Power Options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave ...
...about 1 hour and to work with a battery, see "Power Problems" on any other external cables from other computers with your Dell™ computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to avoid possible connector damage. Charge time is... circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Power Options. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave ...
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...your computer. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on what you ...want to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the lower-right corner of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on...
...your computer. The taskbar is located in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon and select Help. Dell™ QuickSet Features NOTE: This feature may not be available on what you ...want to do in Dell™ QuickSet, you can start it by either clicking, doubleclicking, or right-clicking the QuickSet icon, , in the lower-right corner of settings: • Network connectivity • Power management • Display • System information Depending on...
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...to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 77. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer is no power connected to Connect To, and then click Show all connections. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before...4 Shut down your computer and any software required for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. The...
...to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 77. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer is no power connected to Connect To, and then click Show all connections. NOTE: Wait for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your broadband modem before...4 Shut down your computer and any software required for Your Computer The order confirmation that you received when you ordered your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with an installation CD. The...
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...8226; If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Windows desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on the computer. to continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot...been found, run . 88 Troubleshooting Then shut down and restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to...
...8226; If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell see the Windows desktop. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on the computer. to continue to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot...been found, run . 88 Troubleshooting Then shut down and restart the computer. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your hard drive. NOTE: If you want to...