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...• PC Cards may contain flammable substances. • Ensure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is turned on. These ODDs comply with exposed skin can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Do not allow your device with a soft ...and similar devices) and working environment from the electrical outlet. Allowing sustained contact with safety requirements and are classified as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in laser devices. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. Media Base Setup Guide 5...
...• PC Cards may contain flammable substances. • Ensure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is turned on. These ODDs comply with exposed skin can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Do not allow your device with a soft ...and similar devices) and working environment from the electrical outlet. Allowing sustained contact with safety requirements and are classified as explained in your Dell™ documentation or in laser devices. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. Media Base Setup Guide 5...
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... immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with a 3-prong power cable, be sure to plug it to run the computer or to the cords not covered by blocking...to ensure that the computer is used within the specified operating range. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all power sources, turn the computer off, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and remove any other items that shows signs of damage or excessive wear. 6 Media...
... immediately after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with a 3-prong power cable, be sure to plug it to run the computer or to the cords not covered by blocking...to ensure that the computer is used within the specified operating range. • Leave a 10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all power sources, turn the computer off, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet, and remove any other items that shows signs of damage or excessive wear. 6 Media...
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... by the media base. Connects an AC adapter to the media base and to AC power to convert AC power to your media base either turned on page 12. Incorrect insertion of the power strip. NOTICE: When you insert the ground prong of the power plug into the power strip...
... by the media base. Connects an AC adapter to the media base and to AC power to convert AC power to your media base either turned on page 12. Incorrect insertion of the power strip. NOTICE: When you insert the ground prong of the power plug into the power strip...
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If you use the Dell AC adapter that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. d Shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 12 Media Base Setup Guide b Turn on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to ...connector on the computer. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: a Ensure that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from the computer or media base, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to...
If you use the Dell AC adapter that the Microsoft® Windows® desktop appears. d Shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 12 Media Base Setup Guide b Turn on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to ...connector on the computer. To verify that the operating system has completed the setup process: a Ensure that you follow the angle of Dell computers-you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from the computer or media base, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to...
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NOTE: Your computer should be turned off only when you are docking your computer for the first time and have not completed the steps in "Setting Up Your Media Base" on ... computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter.
NOTE: Your computer should be turned off only when you are docking your computer for the first time and have not completed the steps in "Setting Up Your Media Base" on ... computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter.
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..., you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for 1 second (see "Left View" on page 8). The lights on the media base turn off and an Undock Complete message states that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display: Windows XP...
..., you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for 1 second (see "Left View" on page 8). The lights on the media base turn off and an Undock Complete message states that the computer does not enter standby or hibernate mode when you close (lower) the display: Windows XP...
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Installing the Optical Drive 1 Save and close any open files or programs, and turn off the computer. 2 Insert the optical drive into the bay on the media base. (See "Right View" on page 8.) 3 Insert the securing screw that holds the optical drive in place. 4 Turn on the computer. Media Base Setup Guide 17 The operating system recognizes the new drive.
Installing the Optical Drive 1 Save and close any open files or programs, and turn off the computer. 2 Insert the optical drive into the bay on the media base. (See "Right View" on page 8.) 3 Insert the securing screw that holds the optical drive in place. 4 Turn on the computer. Media Base Setup Guide 17 The operating system recognizes the new drive.
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... powered USB connector on the media base. (See "Back View" on page 9.) You can add or remove external drives while the computer is running or turned off. See "Right View" on the Windows taskbar and click the drive you want to external drives, place them . 18 Media Base Setup Guide NOTICE...
... powered USB connector on the media base. (See "Back View" on page 9.) You can add or remove external drives while the computer is running or turned off. See "Right View" on the Windows taskbar and click the drive you want to external drives, place them . 18 Media Base Setup Guide NOTICE...
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... generally refer to the electromagnetic environment. Class B products may also be utilized in a Class B environment. If necessary, consult a Dell Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for their intended electromagnetic environment. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards,...but are on , that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. These licensed services, along with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is ...
... generally refer to the electromagnetic environment. Class B products may also be utilized in a Class B environment. If necessary, consult a Dell Support representative or an experienced radio/television technician for their intended electromagnetic environment. Information Technology Equipment (ITE), including peripherals, expansion cards,...but are on , that endangers the functioning of electronic equipment to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the World Wide Web at www.dell.com. These licensed services, along with regulatory agency limits for EMI, there is ...
User's Guide
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... Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 99 Using the Operating System CD 101 14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 103 Recommended Tools 103 Turning Off Your Computer 103 Before Working Inside Your Computer 104 Hard Drive 105 Removing the Hard Drive 106 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Memory 108...
... Microsoft® Windows® System Restore 99 Using the Operating System CD 101 14 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You Begin 103 Recommended Tools 103 Turning Off Your Computer 103 Before Working Inside Your Computer 104 Hard Drive 105 Removing the Hard Drive 106 Replacing the Hard Drive 108 Memory 108...
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...is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. For more information. 16 About Your Computer Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when you... speakers D I S P L A Y - Keeps the display closed. light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in Standby mode. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the...
...is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. For more information. 16 About Your Computer Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when you... speakers D I S P L A Y - Keeps the display closed. light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is in Standby mode. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the...
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...T I C K - Provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control keyboard shortcuts. KE Y BOA RD - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. About Your Computer 17 KEYBOARD AND NETWORK STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the ...keyboard indicate the following: A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. 9 Turns on page 37 for more information. For more information. T RA CK S T I C K...
...T I C K - Provide the functionality of the integrated speakers, press the volume-control keyboard shortcuts. KE Y BOA RD - Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. About Your Computer 17 KEYBOARD AND NETWORK STATUS LIGHTS The green lights located above the ...keyboard indicate the following: A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. 9 Turns on page 37 for more information. For more information. T RA CK S T I C K...
User's Guide
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...cable slot 4 PC Card slot 2 microphone connector 5 Smart Card slot 3 headphone connector 6 Secure Digital memory card slot NOTE: The computer turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the connector. 18 About Your Computer H ...O N N E C T O R - Lets you connect a microphone to enable or disable the sensor. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your Bluetooth wireless technology. A M B I E N T L I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - For more ...
...cable slot 4 PC Card slot 2 microphone connector 5 Smart Card slot 3 headphone connector 6 Secure Digital memory card slot NOTE: The computer turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the connector. 18 About Your Computer H ...O N N E C T O R - Lets you connect a microphone to enable or disable the sensor. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your Bluetooth wireless technology. A M B I E N T L I C R O P H O N E C O N N E C T O R - For more ...
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...- S E C U R E D I G I T A L ME M O R Y C A R D S L O T - Use Secure Digital memory cards to turn off your vicinity. Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it is running . The computer uses an internal fan.... WI RE LE S S S WI T C H - For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). S M A R T C A R D S L O T - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode "Power Management Modes" on any wireless devices...
...- S E C U R E D I G I T A L ME M O R Y C A R D S L O T - Use Secure Digital memory cards to turn off your vicinity. Right Side View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into , or allow dust to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, this switch can also use it is running . The computer uses an internal fan.... WI RE LE S S S WI T C H - For more information, see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). S M A R T C A R D S L O T - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode "Power Management Modes" on any wireless devices...
User's Guide
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... power strips vary among countries. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on page 41. For information on using the modem, see "Using the Display" on or off. See "Finding Information" on the AC adapter to...
... power strips vary among countries. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on page 41. For information on using the modem, see "Using the Display" on or off. See "Finding Information" on the AC adapter to...
User's Guide
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NOTE: The D430 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you ... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as your primary docking device. Do not store your computer turned either on or off. However, it is compatible with your computer in the air vents. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. With...
NOTE: The D430 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you ... an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as your primary docking device. Do not store your computer turned either on or off. However, it is compatible with your computer in the air vents. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. With...
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...- B A T T E R Y C H A RG E G A U G E - CO VE R - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Fan noise is running. When a battery is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge. Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire....The computer turns on page 131). See the documentation that contains one memory module and the WLAN Mini-Card. Provides information on page 33...
...- B A T T E R Y C H A RG E G A U G E - CO VE R - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Fan noise is running. When a battery is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge. Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire....The computer turns on page 131). See the documentation that contains one memory module and the WLAN Mini-Card. Provides information on page 33...
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...a critically low level. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one...Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery as described below and by the number of times the battery is in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information on page 31. • Use the Power Management Wizard ...
...a critically low level. Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista®) conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one...Options Properties window. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery as described below and by the number of times the battery is in Dell QuickSet. NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information on page 31. • Use the Power Management Wizard ...
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... PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by . To manually enter...the display. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. To manually enter hibernate mode in ...
... PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by . To manually enter...the display. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. To manually enter hibernate mode in ...
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... the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with the computer turned on page 85. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE...the battery. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with your Dell™ computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the...
... the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with the computer turned on page 85. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE...the battery. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with your Dell™ computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the...