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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 11 Left View 12 Right View 12 Back View 12 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 16 Replacing the Battery 16 Storing a Battery 17 Troubleshooting 18 Lockups and Software Problems 18 Dell Diagnostics 19 Index 23 Contents 3
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... your computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Damaged batteries may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide...
... your computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your User's Guide). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Damaged batteries may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your User's Guide...
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...of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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...for at least 3 seconds. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more ...
...of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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...for at least 3 seconds. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery, you should consider replacing the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in good condition, and more ...
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...battery from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...the light flashes alternately green and orange. Replace the battery only with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ...
...battery from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...the light flashes alternately green and orange. Replace the battery only with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or ...
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... the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch... release clicks. 3 Slide the two battery-bay release latches on page 16).
... the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer until the latches click. 4 Slide the battery away from the computer. 2 1 1 battery 2 battery-bay latch releases(2) To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch... release clicks. 3 Slide the two battery-bay release latches on page 16).
Media Base Setup Guide
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... device with a soft cloth dampened with exposed skin can be tripped over or stepped on battery power. • If your device includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, ...• Do not attempt to service the device yourself, except as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you clean your portable computer to operate...when removing PC Cards after handling. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safe-handling guidelines to ensure personal safety...
... device with a soft cloth dampened with exposed skin can be tripped over or stepped on battery power. • If your device includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, ...• Do not attempt to service the device yourself, except as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in instructions otherwise provided to you clean your portable computer to operate...when removing PC Cards after handling. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. CAUTION: Safety Instructions Use the following safe-handling guidelines to ensure personal safety...