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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer.
Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer.
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...shut down at least once. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power ...
...shut down at least once. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power ...
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... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you may increase the risk of fire or explosion. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Do not use a battery from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or...
... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. The lithium-ion battery is significantly reduced when you may increase the risk of fire or explosion. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Do not use a battery from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or...
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..., right-click the icon in your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 second battery, see your User's Guide. For more information about...
..., right-click the icon in your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 second battery, see your User's Guide. For more information about...
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...approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. After hundreds of ...illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. If no charge. See your User's Guide for at least 3 seconds. Quick Reference Guide 13 Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is in ...
...approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of the total battery charge. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. After hundreds of ...illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. If no charge. See your User's Guide for at least 3 seconds. Quick Reference Guide 13 Health Gauge The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is in ...
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.... The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to continue charging the battery. If the battery is longer with a battery, see your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide If the battery runs completely out of both batteries is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the.... Charge time is hot from overcharging. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the module bay. The...
.... The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is too hot to continue charging the battery. If the battery is longer with a battery, see your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide If the battery runs completely out of both batteries is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the.... Charge time is hot from overcharging. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the module bay. The...
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... outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about removing the second... battery, see your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom of time. After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before you store your User's Guide....
... outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about removing the second... battery, see your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom of time. After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before you store your User's Guide....
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Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while ...TV-out connector parallel connector video connector air vent network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot Do not store your computer in the air vents.
Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while ...TV-out connector parallel connector video connector air vent network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot Do not store your computer in the air vents.
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...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9
Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer. Quick Reference Guide 9
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...Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell....com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device until the computer...
...Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide www.dell....com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device until the computer...
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... burn. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of your computer. Operating time is low. Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may need to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD...above 65°C (149°F). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell computer. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you insert the battery into the computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your ...
... burn. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of your computer. Operating time is low. Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may need to , the following: • Using optical drives, such as DVD...above 65°C (149°F). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell computer. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that you insert the battery into the computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your ...
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... remaining battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. However, a battery in ... running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to charge a computer...
... remaining battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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. However, a battery in ... running on AC power. • The battery is charging. • The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to charge a computer...
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...is in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on . If no charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Quick Reference Guide 13 Each light represents... Guide for at least 3 seconds. Each light represents incremental degradation. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. After hundreds of the total...
...is in good condition, and more information about the battery operating time. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on . If no charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Quick Reference Guide 13 Each light represents... Guide for at least 3 seconds. Each light represents incremental degradation. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. After hundreds of the total...
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...the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To ...avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that time, the...
...the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. For more information about resolving problems with a battery, see your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To ...avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that time, the...
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...to a docking device (docked), undock it . For information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. 1 Ensure that came with your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom of time. After a ... extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
...to a docking device (docked), undock it . For information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. 1 Ensure that came with your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom of time. After a ... extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from...
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... network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in...
... network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in...
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...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...