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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 11 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 About Your Computer 10 Front View 10 Left Side View 11 Right Side View 11 Back View 11 Bottom View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Charging the Battery 15 Removing the Battery 15 Storing a Battery 16 Troubleshooting 17 Lockups and Software Problems 17 Dell Diagnostics 18 Index 23 Contents 3
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1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 USB connectors (2) 4 S-video TV-out connector 7 AC adapter connector Bottom View 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 8 air vents 1 2 3 network connector (RJ-45) 6 video connector 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 4 battery 5 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release docking device slot 3 battery charge gauge 6 air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 1 USB connectors (2) 4 S-video TV-out connector 7 AC adapter connector Bottom View 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 serial connector 8 air vents 1 2 3 network connector (RJ-45) 6 video connector 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 4 battery 5 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release docking device slot 3 battery charge gauge 6 air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide
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... Management Settings" in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. NOTE: It is fully charged. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on...
... Management Settings" in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel→ Power Options→ Power Meter. NOTE: It is fully charged. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on...
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... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 14 Quick Reference Guide For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell...
... charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 14 Quick Reference Guide For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell...
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... losing or corrupting data, save your work with your Dell™ computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Then connect the computer to room temperature. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Each light represents incremental degradation. Quick...
... losing or corrupting data, save your work with your Dell™ computer. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Then connect the computer to room temperature. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Each light represents incremental degradation. Quick...
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... to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of the computer. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for an extended period of time...
... to avoid possible connector damage.For information about replacing the second battery, which is located in the media bay, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of the computer. 4 Lift the battery out of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in your docking device for an extended period of time...
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Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 19 starting from the hard drive...
Index A anti-virus software, 18 B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 15 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 15 storing, 16 C CDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 17 slow performance, 18 stops responding, 17 D Dell Diagnostics about, 18 starting from the Drivers and Utilities CD, 19 starting from the hard drive...