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... Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 44 4 Contents
... Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 44 4 Contents
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...Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 ...Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery...
...Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin 109 Recommended Tools 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 ...Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery...
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...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. F A N - Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery... page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 40. Releases the...
...Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. F A N - Bottom View 12 3 4 5 7 6 1 battery charge gauge 4 2 optical-drive locking screw 5 3 battery-bay latch release 6 battery... page 43. M O D E M / M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 39. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on page 40. Releases the...
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Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. Replace the battery only with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with your computer. Battery operating time...
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. Replace the battery only with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with your computer. Battery operating time...
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...turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41 To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status ... was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Power Management Modes" on conserving battery power. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on page 41 for...
...turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41 To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status ... was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you should consider replacing the battery. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. See "Power Management Modes" on conserving battery power. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on page 41 for...
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... to replace the battery with a battery, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer; The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Using a Battery 43 When you connect the computer to complete the battery replacement before ... to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . Replace the battery only with the computer turned off the computer, ...
... to replace the battery with a battery, see "Power Problems" on your Dell™ computer; The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Using a Battery 43 When you connect the computer to complete the battery replacement before ... to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . Replace the battery only with the computer turned off the computer, ...
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... page 43) before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. See the documentation that came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected...
... page 43) before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. See the documentation that came with your computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected...
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...chip on page 112). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be corrupted. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system board may be faulty ... The program that you want to charge the battery. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 13. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems SHUTDOWN ...
...chip on page 112). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Hard Drive" on the system board may be corrupted. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on the system board may be faulty ... The program that you want to charge the battery. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see "Memory" on page 13. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - Reinstall the hard drive (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 88 Solving Problems SHUTDOWN ...
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..." on page 133. Contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - The reserve battery that the card is listed...
..." on page 133. Contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIMER CHIP COUNTER 2 FAILED - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 79). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Run the System Set tests in the Product Information Guide. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - The reserve battery that the card is listed...
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... disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer...perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your warranty. Damage due to servicing ...
... disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. NOTE: To avoid damage to the computer, use other Dell computers. 4 Disconnect your computer and all attached devices from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer...perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer from the bay. 110 Adding and Replacing Parts Do not use only the battery designed for other batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. Do not touch the components or contacts on your warranty. Damage due to servicing ...
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... drive from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards from the optical drive bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and...
... drive from the bay. 4 Slide the drive out of the bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you begin any installed cards from the optical drive bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 5 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the ExpressCard slot (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 112). Adding and...
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...connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it. See "...the hard drive. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may not boot properly. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to your computer. 6 Insert the...
...connector with the tab in the computer, click the Start button, click Help and Support, and then click Dell System Information. 116 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it . 1 2 1 notch 2 tab 5 Replace the memory module cover. Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it. See "...the hard drive. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may not boot properly. NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to your computer. 6 Insert the...
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... hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on the right side. c Ease the hinge cover up, moving ... cover.: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
... hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. Adding and Replacing Parts 119 NOTICE: To avoid damage to the hinge cover, do not lift the cover on the right side. c Ease the hinge cover up, moving ... cover.: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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... the keyboard. c To release the keyboard cable from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. b Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the front of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on page 118. 4 Remove...
... the keyboard. c To release the keyboard cable from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on the keyboard are fragile, easily dislodged, and time-consuming to replace. b Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up... to the system board, you must remove the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board, rotate the plastic bar on the keyboard connector to the front of the computer. 1 5 4 1 screws (2) 4 tabs 2 3 2 keyboard cable 5 keyboard 120 Adding and Replacing Parts 3 plastic bar on page 118. 4 Remove...
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... procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the battery bay before replacing the two screws. NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge ... press on the right edge near the top to step 5. Wireless Mini-Card If you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 See "Keyboard" on page 118. 3 Remove the keyboard.
... procedures in the Product Information Guide. If you are replacing a Mini-Card, remove the existing card: a Disconnect the two antenna cables from the battery bay before replacing the two screws. NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge ... press on the right edge near the top to step 5. Wireless Mini-Card If you must remove the battery from the Mini-Card. 1 2 1 Mini-Card 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 121 See "Keyboard" on page 118. 3 Remove the keyboard.
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using..., follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the computer). 1 2 1 system board connector 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using..., follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the computer). 1 2 1 system board connector 3 2 antenna cables (2) 3 antenna cable connectors (2) Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the coin-cell battery compartment, and pop the battery out. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... six screws securing the display (two on the top, two on the bottom, and two on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. When you replace the battery, insert it into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin any of the computer). Display CAUTION: Before you begin working... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the display cable channel. Adding and Replacing Parts 125
... six screws securing the display (two on the top, two on the bottom, and two on page 109. 2 Remove the hinge cover. When you replace the battery, insert it into place. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you begin any of the computer). Display CAUTION: Before you begin working... safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using the pull-tab. 7 Dislodge the display cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the display cable channel. Adding and Replacing Parts 125
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... the card door and remove it from the battery bay before you have not already removed the battery, do so now. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the cable and then carefully insert it into place. 3 2 1 1 card door 2 cable 3 card Adding and Replacing Parts 127 If you ordered a card with Bluetooth...CAUTION: Before you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. 4 Pull the card out of the compartment so that you begin working inside the computer...
... the card door and remove it from the battery bay before you have not already removed the battery, do so now. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the cable and then carefully insert it into place. 3 2 1 1 card door 2 cable 3 card Adding and Replacing Parts 127 If you ordered a card with Bluetooth...CAUTION: Before you can disconnect the card from its cable and remove it from the computer. 5 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the battery from the computer. 4 Pull the card out of the compartment so that you begin working inside the computer...
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...hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper...loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. See "Using Cards" on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the ...
...hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper...loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. See "Using Cards" on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the ...
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... problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs, 46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181
... problems, 83 CD-RW drive problems, 83 CDs, 46 operating system, 14 playing, 45 Check Disk, 84 cleaning touch pad, 165 coin-cell battery replacing, 124 computer crashes, 91 protecting, 78 restore to previous operating state, 103 slow performance, 85, 92 specifications, 155 stops responding, 91 conflicts software..., 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 copying DVDs general information, 46 helpful tips, 47 how to, 46 D Dell contacting, 133, 168 support policy, 167 support site, 13 Dell Diagnostics about, 79 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 80 starting from your hard drive, 79 Index 181