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... Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34...
... Functions 29 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34...
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...light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while...Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. If the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. P O W E R B U T T O N - Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - If the computer is connected...
...light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while...Turns on when you turn off your computer, shut down your computer. If the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. P O W E R B U T T O N - Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. K E Y B O A R D - If the computer is connected...
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...include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your printer. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Connect other devices, such as... a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
...include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your printer. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Connect other devices, such as... a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
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...See "Battery Disposal" in maximum performance mode NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with your computer. Using a Battery 31 Operating...battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may need to purchase a new battery...
...See "Battery Disposal" in maximum performance mode NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with your computer. Using a Battery 31 Operating...battery to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may need to purchase a new battery...
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.... • Place the computer in the taskbar, and click Help. If the computer is fully charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer.The following actions to...
.... • Place the computer in the taskbar, and click Help. If the computer is fully charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer.The following actions to...
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... following methods: - Press the power button. - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby mode. Close the display....close the display, or press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. See "Power Management Wizard." To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer...
... following methods: - Press the power button. - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer is in before entering standby mode. Close the display....close the display, or press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by turning off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. See "Power Management Wizard." To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer...
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• Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. NOTE: ExpressCards may take a short time to enter hibernate mode: - To ...configure the power management settings on hibernate mode, see the documentation that follow Welcome and What is Power Management? Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery For more information on your computer. The first two screens of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. screen, you can : • ...
• Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes. NOTE: ExpressCards may take a short time to enter hibernate mode: - To ...configure the power management settings on hibernate mode, see the documentation that follow Welcome and What is Power Management? Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery For more information on your computer. The first two screens of the following methods to exit hibernate mode. screen, you can : • ...
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...and select Sound alarm. It is recommended that you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on the power scheme you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme.... Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. To...
...and select Sound alarm. It is recommended that you to manage power consumption and monitor battery charge status. For more information on the power scheme you with a message when the battery charge falls below a certain percentage. Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme.... Each preset power scheme has different time-out settings for your computer, the Low battery alarm and Critical battery alarm check boxes are selected. To...
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... outlet. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you press the power button: - Charging the Battery When you press : - Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when.... - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). Enter standby mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). • Select how the computer will respond...
... outlet. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab lets you press the power button: - Charging the Battery When you press : - Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when.... - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). Enter standby mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Enter hibernate mode. - Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to do ). • Select how the computer will respond...
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... any other computers with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems." To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to room temperature. See the documentation that the computer...allow the computer and the battery to cool to a docking device (docked), undock it. Disconnect the computer from the computer. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately...
... any other computers with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems." To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is connected to room temperature. See the documentation that the computer...allow the computer and the battery to cool to a docking device (docked), undock it. Disconnect the computer from the computer. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately...
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See "Charging the 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. Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
See "Charging the 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. Using a Battery 39 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
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... persists, see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. See the "Windows Help and Support Center" for instructions. See "Dell Diagnostics." If a large number of charge. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The reserve battery that you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Connect your computer to...
... persists, see "Hard Drive" on the hard drive. See the "Windows Help and Support Center" for instructions. See "Dell Diagnostics." If a large number of charge. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics. The reserve battery that you want to restore the data by entering the system setup program. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Connect your computer to...
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...Dell. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to purchase a new battery...C O N N E C T O R - P R O V I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time.
...Dell. Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to purchase a new battery...C O N N E C T O R - P R O V I T H A D E L L - I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I D E D B Y D E L L - If the light is lit or blinking, the computer has power. RESTART THE COMPUTER AND LOG ON TO THE NETWORK AGAIN. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time.
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...battery may be used in the Product Information Guide. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is too hot to charge. If the computer power light turns on . The 65-W AC adapters used with another device, such as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. See "Contacting Dell... or depleted. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is designed to verify that...
...battery may be used in the Product Information Guide. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is too hot to charge. If the computer power light turns on . The 65-W AC adapters used with another device, such as a lamp. ENSURE THAT THE PRINTER IS TURNED ON. See "Contacting Dell... or depleted. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is working by testing it with your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is designed to verify that...
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...L E C T R I O N - or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . If the display is recommended that the computer turns on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer..., the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using a battery to the display. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - R E I N S T A...
...L E C T R I O N - or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . If the display is recommended that the computer turns on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to power your computer..., the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using a battery to the display. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST THE POWER PROPERTIES - R E I N S T A...
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... page 67. See "Power Problems" on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 31 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°...
... page 67. See "Power Problems" on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See "Using a Battery" on page 31 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°...
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Remove any extended ExpressCards. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Packing the Computer • Remove any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and ...; Contact your car or in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to maximize battery operating time. Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: Do not check the computer...
Remove any extended ExpressCards. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Packing the Computer • Remove any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and ...; Contact your car or in a safe place away from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to maximize battery operating time. Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: Do not check the computer...
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...charged battery available in your Service Tag, the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported of the missing computer. 106 Appendix Dell...international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government. • Find out what type of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to speed your passage through a metal detector. Travelling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through customs. Investigate the...
...charged battery available in your Service Tag, the computer is identified automatically as missing or stolen. Provide the computer Service Tag, the case number, and the name, address, and phone number of the law enforcement agency to which you reported of the missing computer. 106 Appendix Dell...international carnet (also known as a merchandise passport) from your government. • Find out what type of the company. • Contact Dell customer service to speed your passage through a metal detector. Travelling by Air NOTICE: Do not walk the computer through customs. Investigate the...
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...wireless technology - bootable disk - A measurement of the devices from your computer has a virus, ensure that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe ... true-color video image because of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that allows system memory to boot. battery - battery operating time - The smallest unit of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. advanced port replicator -...
...wireless technology - bootable disk - A measurement of the devices from your computer has a virus, ensure that a portable computer battery holds a charge while powering the computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe ... true-color video image because of data interpreted by your computer has a virus, ensure that allows system memory to boot. battery - battery operating time - The smallest unit of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. advanced port replicator -...
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See sound B battery charging, 37 checking the charge, 32 description, 18 low-battery warning, 32 low-charge warning, 36 performance, 31 power meter, 32 removing, 38 storing, 39 battery-bay latch release, 18 blanks ExpressCards, 47 removing, 48 boot sequence, 104 brightness adjusting, 25 C CardBus ... 43 copying DVDs general information, 43 helpful tips, 45 how to, 43 D Dell contacting, 110 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 55 Dell Premier Support website, 9 device status lights, 13 diagnostics Dell, 55 display adjusting brightness, 25 adjusting the size of icons, 53 adjusting the size...