Media Base Setup Guide
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...10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for proper ventilation. • Do not restrict airflow into the device by the adapter warranty... the computer to acclimate to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with this product is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.... as risk of the products plugged in to charge the battery. See your AC adapter for AC adapter electrical ratings. • If you to your computer.
...10.2 cm (4 in) minimum clearance on all vented sides of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for proper ventilation. • Do not restrict airflow into the device by the adapter warranty... the computer to acclimate to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with this product is inserted into the mating ground contact of the power strip.... as risk of the products plugged in to charge the battery. See your AC adapter for AC adapter electrical ratings. • If you to your computer.
Media Base Setup Guide
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...open programs. 2 Set your computer power management settings so that you can now undock your computer. 5 If your computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all. If you undock before shutting it down menu, select Do nothing. d Under... not enter standby or hibernate mode when you must shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, you close the lid of the following: • Click the Start button and click Undock Computer. OR • Press the ...
...open programs. 2 Set your computer power management settings so that you can now undock your computer. 5 If your computer does not have a charged battery in the battery bay, prepare the computer for several minutes, if at all. If you undock before shutting it down menu, select Do nothing. d Under... not enter standby or hibernate mode when you must shut down the computer through the Windows Start menu. 4 If your computer has a charged battery in the battery bay, you close the lid of the following: • Click the Start button and click Undock Computer. OR • Press the ...
User's Guide
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... to 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 32...
... to 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 32...
User's Guide
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Charging the Battery 33 Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 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 ...
Charging the Battery 33 Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 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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For more information. 16 About Your Computer If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - 1 display latch 2 display 4 touch pad 5 touch pad buttons 7 track stick 8 keyboard 10 keyboard and network status 11 ...The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. ...
For more information. 16 About Your Computer If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - 1 display latch 2 display 4 touch pad 5 touch pad buttons 7 track stick 8 keyboard 10 keyboard and network status 11 ...The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. See "Touch Pad" on page 37 for more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. ...
User's Guide
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... the compartment that came About Your Computer 23 For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the fan when the computer gets hot. When a battery is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. B A T T E R Y- Do not store your computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it...
... the compartment that came About Your Computer 23 For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on the fan when the computer gets hot. When a battery is installed, you attach your Dell computer in the air vents. B A T T E R Y- Do not store your computer to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it...
User's Guide
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...varies depending on page 30). You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see the Product Information Guide or separate...or explosion. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. The lithium ion battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to ...
...varies depending on page 30). You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Do not use a battery from Dell. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see the Product Information Guide or separate...or explosion. For optimal computer performance and to work with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in Power Options (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. The lithium ion battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to ...
User's Guide
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... agency for the battery in your computer. That is charged. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on disposing of fire or chemical burn. When your battery no charge. 30 Using a Battery Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health...
... agency for the battery in your computer. That is charged. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on disposing of fire or chemical burn. When your battery no charge. 30 Using a Battery Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health...
User's Guide
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...work immediately after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 31 For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80...the power button, close the display, or press . A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer...
...work immediately after a predetermined period of its original charge capacity remains. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to an electrical outlet. Using a Battery 31 For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80...the power button, close the display, or press . A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer...
User's Guide
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... after the computer exits hibernate mode. For more information on page 58), or restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. ...
... after the computer exits hibernate mode. For more information on page 58), or restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. ...
User's Guide
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... too hot to avoid possible connector damage. The battery is hot from being used in your Dell™ computer. If the battery is designed to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you...
... too hot to avoid possible connector damage. The battery is hot from being used in your Dell™ computer. If the battery is designed to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer for as long as you...
User's Guide
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... the card is low or depleted. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L -P R O V I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R - Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. When the power light is listed. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is properly inserted into the connector. No light indicates that the tnetwork is off, press...
... the card is low or depleted. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A D E L L -P R O V I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R - Power Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. When the power light is listed. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is properly inserted into the connector. No light indicates that the tnetwork is off, press...
User's Guide
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... U S E C O N TR O L L E R - Connect the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a program that requires...Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "System Setup Program" on page 71). If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to verify that the electrical outlet is on page 129) as you are using the AC adapter,...
... U S E C O N TR O L L E R - Connect the computer to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it for the keyword standby in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 91. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you begin any setting adjustments.) For more information on using a program that requires...Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "System Setup Program" on page 71). If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to verify that the electrical outlet is on page 129) as you are using the AC adapter,...
Quick Reference Guide
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... View 13 Bottom View 14 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Check the Battery Charge 17 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 17 Charging the Battery 18 Replacing the Battery 18 Storing a Battery 20 Troubleshooting 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Diagnostics 22 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 22...
... View 13 Bottom View 14 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 16 Check the Battery Charge 17 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 17 Charging the Battery 18 Replacing the Battery 18 Storing a Battery 20 Troubleshooting 20 Lockups and Software Problems 20 Dell Diagnostics 22 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 22 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 22...
Quick Reference Guide
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Bottom View 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 "memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover" on page 21 5 air vents 6 docking device slot Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main...
Bottom View 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 1 battery 2 battery charge gauge 3 battery-bay latch release (2) 4 "memory module/WLAN Mini-Card cover" on page 21 5 air vents 6 docking device slot Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your Dell™ portable computer with the main...
Quick Reference Guide
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... time varies depending on page 18. The lithium ion battery is fully charged. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 17). Do not use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other powerintensive programs such as 3D games •...
... time varies depending on page 18. The lithium ion battery is fully charged. You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is low (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 17). Do not use a battery from Dell. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other powerintensive programs such as 3D games •...
Quick Reference Guide
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... temperatures above 65°C (149°F). CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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. After hundreds of fire...
... temperatures above 65°C (149°F). CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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. After hundreds of fire...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. Configuring Power Management Settings You can check battery health in Dell...
... Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet. Then connect the computer to illuminate the charge-level lights. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. Configuring Power Management Settings You can check battery health in Dell...
Quick Reference Guide
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... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to start charging if the light...
... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to 100 percent in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to start charging if the light...
Quick Reference Guide
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Index B battery charge gauge, 16 charging, 18 checking the charge, 16 performance, 14 power meter, 16 removing, 18 storing, 20 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 9 computer crashes, 20-21 stops responding, 20 D Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 22 ...Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 22 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 L labels Microsoft ...
Index B battery charge gauge, 16 charging, 18 checking the charge, 16 performance, 14 power meter, 16 removing, 18 storing, 20 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 9 computer crashes, 20-21 stops responding, 20 D Dell Diagnostics, 22 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 22 ...Guide, 5 regulatory, 5 safety, 5 User's Guide, 6 warranty, 5 Drivers and Utilities media, 5 Dell Diagnostics, 22 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 22 Help and Support Center, 8 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 8 L labels Microsoft ...