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... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
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...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...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...
...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...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...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
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Press to release the display latches and open the display. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
Press to release the display latches and open the display. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
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... turned off the computer while the light is running on the computer or to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on a battery, the light ...operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily...
... turned off the computer while the light is running on the computer or to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is flashing. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on a battery, the light ...operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on steadily...
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...Your Computer 23 Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)... Connects the computer to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For ...
...Your Computer 23 Attaches an AC adapter to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45)... Connects the computer to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For ...
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... Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative... cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. See the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions.
... Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with surge protection help prevent damage to determine the relative... cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. See the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions.
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...your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ...devices contain a battery that the device is available. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant ...
...your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ...devices contain a battery that the device is available. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. The battery charges while AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant ...
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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 and the down -..., both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -
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 and the down -..., both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -
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... only (not on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes" on ). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut... the Keyboard and Touch Pad Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Displays icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector ...
... only (not on an external monitor). See "Power Management Modes" on ). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut... the Keyboard and Touch Pad Speaker Functions Increases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. Power Management Activates a power management mode. Displays icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector ...
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... windows. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. This command functions as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed...
... windows. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. This command functions as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed...
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...may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. Depending on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer. You can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life... Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Do not use the AC adapter to a CD or DVD...
...may not be fully charged, use a battery from Dell. Depending on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to connect your computer. You can also set power management options to purchase a new battery during the life... Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Do not use the AC adapter to a CD or DVD...
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When your computer. 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...for the battery in your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose ...
When your computer. 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...for the battery in your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to illuminate the charge-level lights. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on disposing of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose ...
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...work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Power Management Wizard. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on page 41 for more information about QuickSet, right-click ...the icon in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Specifications" on using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information on page 155 for...
...work immediately after a predetermined period of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Power Management Wizard. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 39 for more information on page 41 for more information about QuickSet, right-click ...the icon in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Specifications" on using the Battery Meter in the taskbar, and click Help. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information on page 155 for...
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... 42 Using a Battery Close the display. - When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 43... correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate...
... 42 Using a Battery Close the display. - When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: - NOTE: Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 43... correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. To enter standby mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate...
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... and temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1... the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on . For information on your Dell™ computer; You can use a battery from other external cables...
... and temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1... the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on . For information on your Dell™ computer; You can use a battery from other external cables...
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... 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 a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully...
... 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 a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you use it . After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully...
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... cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the General tab. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your computer is no... power connected to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may not...
... cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the General tab. To view detailed information about the connection requirements for your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your computer is no... power connected to the manufacturer's instructions. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you may not...
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... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft...174; Windows® desktop. When to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. Solving Problems 79 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then ...
... From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on Dell computers. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you see the Microsoft...174; Windows® desktop. When to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. Solving Problems 79 NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then ...
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...of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for and remove viruses. push firmly until the tray is interrupted, an error occurs. Click the... ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 102. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and...
...of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in the drive or the CD or DVD. See "Power Management Modes" on page 41 for and remove viruses. push firmly until the tray is interrupted, an error occurs. Click the... ONTO THE SPINDLE CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS C H E C K F O R H A R D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I E S - See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 79. See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 102. CD and DVD drive problems NOTE: High-speed CD or DVD drive vibration is defective. • Insert a bootable floppy disk and...