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... Your Computer 16 About Your Computer 17 Front View 17 Left Side View 18 Right Side View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 20 Using a Battery 21 Battery Performance 21 Checking the Battery Charge 22 Power Management Modes 24 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 26 Accessing Power Options Properties 26 Charging the...
... Your Computer 16 About Your Computer 17 Front View 17 Left Side View 18 Right Side View 18 Back View 19 Bottom View 20 Using a Battery 21 Battery Performance 21 Checking the Battery Charge 22 Power Management Modes 24 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 26 Accessing Power Options Properties 26 Charging the...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge gauge/health 4 gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents 20 Quick Reference Guide
Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory module/modem/WLAN 2 Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge gauge/health 4 gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents 20 Quick Reference Guide
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...Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 26). See "Configuring...the AC adapter to connect your computer. Quick Reference Guide 21 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can also ...
...Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 26). See "Configuring...the AC adapter to connect your computer. Quick Reference Guide 21 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can also ...
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...batteries with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery...on disposing of fire or explosion. 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. For more...
...batteries with your Dell computer. The battery is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter displays status, battery...on disposing of fire or explosion. 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. For more...
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... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is charged. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of "charged" but...
... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is charged. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of "charged" but...
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...unattended for long periods of time. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide See "Configuring Power... Management Settings" on conserving battery power. To enter standby mode in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Power Management Modes"...
...unattended for long periods of time. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide See "Configuring Power... Management Settings" on conserving battery power. To enter standby mode in before entering standby or sleep mode. NOTICE: If your computer's power usage. See "Power Management Modes"...
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... mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then...
... mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then...
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...Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate mode, see the documentation ...that came with your operating system. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. 26 Quick Reference Guide...
...Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate mode, see the documentation ...that came with your operating system. If the battery is connected to an electrical outlet. 26 Quick Reference Guide...
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... Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for your Dell™ computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: Before ...and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. ...
... Guide for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your docking device for your Dell™ computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. CAUTION: Before ...and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. ...
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... Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The procedures in this document ...were written for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you set your computer for the Windows...
... Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This message may not apply if you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide NOTE: The procedures in this document ...were written for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you set your computer for the Windows...
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Index B battery charge gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and...
Index B battery charge gauge, 22 charging, 26 checking the charge, 22 performance, 21 power meter, 22 removing, 27 storing, 28 C computer crashes, 29-30 stops responding, 29 D Dell Diagnostics, 30 Dell support site, 8 diagnostics Dell, 30 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 online, 8 Product Information Guide, 6 regulatory, 6 safety, 6 documentation (continued) User's Guide, 6 warranty, 6 Drivers and...
User's Guide
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 21 Front View 21 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 27 Back View 27 Bottom View 31 3 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Turning Off Your Computer 37 4 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 41 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 21 Front View 21 Left Side View 25 Right Side View 27 Back View 27 Bottom View 31 3 Setting Up Your Computer 33 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Turning Off Your Computer 37 4 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 41 Contents 3
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... 43 Hibernate Mode 43 Configuring Power Management Settings 44 Accessing Power Options Properties 44 Charging the Battery 45 Replacing the Battery 45 Storing a Battery 46 5 Using the Keyboard 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 48 System Functions 48 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless...
... 43 Hibernate Mode 43 Configuring Power Management Settings 44 Accessing Power Options Properties 44 Charging the Battery 45 Replacing the Battery 45 Storing a Battery 46 5 Using the Keyboard 47 Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 48 System Functions 48 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless...
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... when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 53. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on when the computer reads or writes data.
... when you turn off the computer while the light is in a power management mode. Turns on page 53. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on when the computer reads or writes data.
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...Combinations" on page 51). To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 48"). Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - About Your Computer 23 If the computer is running on page 47. Provides the functionality of the ...integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see "Using the Keyboard" on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - Keeps the display closed. T O U C H P A D - T O U C H P A D B U T T O ...
...Combinations" on page 51). To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Touch Pad" on page 48"). Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - About Your Computer 23 If the computer is running on page 47. Provides the functionality of the ...integrated speaker, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts (see "Using the Keyboard" on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - Keeps the display closed. T O U C H P A D - T O U C H P A D B U T T O ...
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Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay. Back View 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 About Your Computer 27 Right Side View 1 2 3 1 media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 device latch release M ED IA B A Y - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the media bay. You can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E -
Press the latch release to eject any device installed in the media bay. Back View 1 23 4 5 6 7 8 About Your Computer 27 Right Side View 1 2 3 1 media bay 3 USB connectors (2) 2 device latch release M ED IA B A Y - USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as an optical drive, second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module in the media bay. You can install devices such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. D E V I C E L A T C H R E L E A S E -
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Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31 Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
Bottom View 1 2 3 7 4 6 5 1 memory 2 module/modem/WLAN Mini-Card/coin-cell battery cover 3 battery charge 4 gauge/health gauge 5 docking-device connector 6 7 hard drive battery-bay latch release battery air vents MEMORY MODULE/MODEM/WLAN MINI-CARD/COIN-CELL BATTERY COVER - About Your Computer 31 Covers the compartment that contains one memory module, the modem, the WLAN Mini-Card, and the coin-cell battery.
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...). Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your docking device for more information. D O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: Your computer ... an internal fan to overheat. B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer See the Dell documentation that allows you attach your computer without connecting the computer to accumulate in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer ...
...). Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to wear down quickly or causing your docking device for more information. D O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: Your computer ... an internal fan to overheat. B A T T E R Y - Stores software and data. 32 About Your Computer See the Dell documentation that allows you attach your computer without connecting the computer to accumulate in the Power Options control panel do not prohibit the computer ...
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... NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 44). To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on operating ... your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new computer to a CD or DVD. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer...
... NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 44). To view battery charge status, check the Power Meter in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Battery operating time varies depending on operating ... your computer. NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your new computer to a CD or DVD. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer...
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... puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. 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 gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. For more information about accessing Windows...
... puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. 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 gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. For more information about accessing Windows...