Media Base Setup Guide
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...Standard and EN/IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Standard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power. • If your device includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is ...handling guidelines to ensure personal safety: • When setting up the device for work, place it can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. SAFETY: General Safety Observe the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to operate with the base resting directly ...
...Standard and EN/IEC60825-1 Laser Safety Standard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which have been disconnected and the computer is operating on battery power. • If your device includes an integrated or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is ...handling guidelines to ensure personal safety: • When setting up the device for work, place it can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. SAFETY: General Safety Observe the following safety guidelines to help ensure your own personal safety and to operate with the base resting directly ...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... properly grounded power source in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. • Norway...of fire or electric shock. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in damage to the cords not covered by blocking any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • Place the AC adapter in the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device, ...
... properly grounded power source in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this device. Use of another AC adapter may become hot during or immediately after operation. • Norway...of fire or electric shock. Incorrect insertion of the power plug could result in damage to the cords not covered by blocking any battery installed in the battery bay or module bay. • Place the AC adapter in the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your device, ...
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The operating system recognizes the media base. 14 Media Base Setup Guide NOTE: After docking the 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 ...
The operating system recognizes the media base. 14 Media Base Setup Guide NOTE: After docking the 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 ...
Media Base Setup Guide
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...pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options and click the Advanced tab. The lights on page 8). NOTICE: Never undock the computer without a battery before preparing the computer, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all . If you undock...that you can now undock your computer. 5 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all . 3 If your computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, you must shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4...
...pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options and click the Advanced tab. The lights on page 8). NOTICE: Never undock the computer without a battery before preparing the computer, you will lose data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes, if at all . If you undock...that you can now undock your computer. 5 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all . 3 If your computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, you must shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4...
User's Guide
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... a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP 25 Microsoft Windows Vista 27 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31 Power Management Modes 31 Standby and Sleep Mode 31 Hibernate Mode...
... a New Computer Microsoft® Windows® XP 25 Microsoft Windows Vista 27 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 30 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 30 Charge Gauge 30 Low-Battery Warning 31 Conserving Battery Power 31 Power Management Modes 31 Standby and Sleep Mode 31 Hibernate Mode...
User's Guide
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... 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 ...
... 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Optical Drive Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 Touch Pad 37 ...
User's Guide
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... (WLAN) Cards 113 Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 117 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 117 Coin-Cell Battery 118 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 123 Packing the Computer 123 Travel Tips 124 Traveling by Air 124 17 Getting... Order-Status Service 127 Problems With Your Order 127 Product Information 127 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 127 Before You Call 128 Contacting Dell 128 Contents 9
... (WLAN) Cards 113 Mobile Broadband (WWAN) Cards 115 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 117 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 117 Coin-Cell Battery 118 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 123 Packing the Computer 123 Travel Tips 124 Traveling by Air 124 17 Getting... Order-Status Service 127 Problems With Your Order 127 Product Information 127 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 127 Before You Call 128 Contacting Dell 128 Contents 9
User's Guide
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...See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is running on page 41.... the • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in Standby mode. Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns ...
...See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is running on page 41.... the • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in Standby mode. Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns ...
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... 23 For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on the battery charge. AIR V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Fan noise is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. B A Y... L A T CH R EL E A SE (2 ) - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 103. CO VE R - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in...
... 23 For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on the battery charge. AIR V E N T S - CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Fan noise is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. B A Y... L A T CH R EL E A SE (2 ) - See "Replacing the Battery" on page 103. CO VE R - The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in...
User's Guide
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... the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from going into standby mode. NOTICE: Your computer features Dell Undock & Go™ technology that allows you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to undock your docking device for additional information. Because the...
... the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from going into standby mode. NOTICE: Your computer features Dell Undock & Go™ technology that allows you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your computer to undock your docking device for additional information. Because the...
User's Guide
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...computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery 29 For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. Operating time is...3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 33). Do not use a battery from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you can use to work with your computer. You...
...computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery 29 For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. Operating time is...3D screen savers, or other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 33). Do not use a battery from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you can use to work with your computer. You...
User's Guide
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... Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the battery meter icon ( or ) on the battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of a lithium-ion battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged...
... Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the battery meter icon ( or ) on the battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of a lithium-ion battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged...
User's Guide
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... in standby mode or hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Power Management Modes" on page 31. • Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window... to select options to change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See "...
... in standby mode or hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Power Management Modes" on page 31. • Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window... to select options to change the settings for the battery alarms in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See "...
User's Guide
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...computer. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate mode: • Press... the card (see "Removing a PC Card or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery For more information on page 58), or restart (reboot) your computer is in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click...
...computer. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate mode: • Press... the card (see "Removing a PC Card or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your operating system. 32 Using a Battery For more information on page 58), or restart (reboot) your computer is in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click...
User's Guide
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...the Start button, point to 80 percent in about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . The battery is hot from being in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet... from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For ...
...the Start button, point to 80 percent in about resolving problems with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . The battery is hot from being in the taskbar and click Help. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to an electrical outlet... from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. The battery is longer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. For ...
User's Guide
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... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S ( 2 ) - Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 battery B A T T E R Y - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. When a battery is installed, you use the...
... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S ( 2 ) - Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 battery B A T T E R Y - A battery discharges during prolonged storage. When a battery is installed, you use the...
User's Guide
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...Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Power Management Speaker Functions Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays ...based on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Power Management Modes" on page 121). Dell QuickSet is installed (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the drive if...
...Display Functions and left-arrow key and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Power Management Speaker Functions Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, and both displays ...based on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Power Management Modes" on page 121). Dell QuickSet is installed (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on an external monitor). Activates the ambient light sensor, which controls brightness of the drive if...
User's Guide
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If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow ... the external device. Using the Display 41 You can change back to the previous settings if you need to. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level...
If your computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow ... the external device. Using the Display 41 You can change back to the previous settings if you need to. 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level...
User's Guide
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...directly onto the display. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which prevents the drive from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from... the cloth to remove dust from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Replacing the Battery" on the keyboard. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with...
...directly onto the display. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which prevents the drive from the electrical outlet and remove any installed batteries. Floppy Drive NOTICE: Do not attempt to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Do not allow water from... the cloth to remove dust from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Replacing the Battery" on the keyboard. Clean your floppy drive using a commercially available cleaning kit. Clean your computer with a soft cloth dampened with...
User's Guide
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... FAT on the hard drive. O P E R A T I L A B L E - OP T I V E - DLL file was not found. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128 ). SE E K E RR O R - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.... - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The time or date stored in 80 Troubleshooting M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E ...
... FAT on the hard drive. O P E R A T I L A B L E - OP T I V E - DLL file was not found. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 128 ). SE E K E RR O R - System configuration settings are defective, back up the data (if possible), and then reformat the hard drive.... - E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The time or date stored in 80 Troubleshooting M E M O R Y W R I T E / R E A D F A I L U R E A T A D D R E S S , R E A D V A L U E E ...