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... 15 Hibernate Mode 16 Configuring Power Management Settings 17 Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21...
... 15 Hibernate Mode 16 Configuring Power Management Settings 17 Charging the Battery 17 Replacing the Battery 17 Storing a Battery 18 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 20 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 20 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive 21 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 21...
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... other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down...
... other external device, such as a printer. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down...
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... accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 6 5 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 4 3 2 battery 5 fan air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive Do not store your computer in the air vents.
... accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 1 2 6 5 1 battery-bay latch release 4 docking-device connector 4 3 2 battery 5 fan air vents 12 Quick Reference Guide 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive Do not store your computer in the air vents.
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... operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. Depending on operating conditions. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on page 14). To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power Options, and then click the Power Meter...
... operations including, but not limited to significantly increase operating time. Depending on operating conditions. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for advice on page 14). To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→ Power Options, and then click the Power Meter...
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...; Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 14 Quick Reference Guide Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and...
...; Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 14 Quick Reference Guide Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and...
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... original charge capacity remains. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to an electrical outlet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Then connect the computer to ...the same operating state it may lose data. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's ...
... original charge capacity remains. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. When the computer exits standby mode, it returns to an electrical outlet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Then connect the computer to ...the same operating state it may lose data. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's ...
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... how you set the power management options in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode...
... how you set the power management options in your online User's Guide), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Close the display. - To exit hibernate mode...
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... not charge when you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. For information about resolving problems with your computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or ...Windows Power Options Properties to avoid possible connector damage. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is hot from being used in your computer or being in your online User's Guide....
... not charge when you connect the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange. Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. For information about resolving problems with your computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or ...Windows Power Options Properties to avoid possible connector damage. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is hot from being used in your computer or being in your online User's Guide....
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...), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a ...with your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release ...
...), undock it (see "Charging the Battery" on the battery, lift the battery out of the computer. 2 3 1 1 battery tab 2 battery 3 battery-bay latch release To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a ...with your docking device for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off. 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer until the release ...
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Index B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 17 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 ...16 standby mode, 15 problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software...
Index B battery charge gauge, 14 charging, 17 checking the charge, 14 performance, 13 power meter, 14 removing, 17 storing, 18 C CDs/DVDs Drivers and Utilities, 5 operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19 slow performance, 20 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics, 20 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 20 ...16 standby mode, 15 problems blue screen, 19 computer crashes, 19 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 20 lockups, 19 program crashes, 19 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 19 slow computer performance, 20 software...
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... Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 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 Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 32 Configuring...
... Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Windows Vista 28 3 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 Mode 31 Hibernate Mode 32 Configuring...
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... 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick ...
... 4 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 35 System Functions 35 Battery 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick ...
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... Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech ...
... Recommended Tools 107 Turning Off Your Computer 107 Before Working Inside Your Computer 107 Hard Drive 108 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 110 Media Bay 110 Removing the Device Security Screw 110 Removing and Installing Media Bay Devices 111 Hinge Cover 112 Keyboard 113...Network (WWAN) Cards . . 122 FCM (Flash Cache Module 123 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 125 Coin-Cell Battery 126 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Specifications 17 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 139 Technical Support and Customer Service 139 DellConnect 140 Online Services 140 AutoTech ...
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... follows: - If the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to charge the battery). T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I C K - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see the documentation that controls the ..., so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell™ computer secure. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Flashing green: The battery is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE...
... follows: - If the computer is not available to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Windows logo key. Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to charge the battery). T O U C H P A D / T R A C K S T I C K - Provides the functionality of a mouse (see the documentation that controls the ..., so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your Dell™ computer secure. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. Flashing green: The battery is flashing. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE...
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...Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for networks - W I A B A Y - Solid green: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. While working in the slot to appear... is designed not to prevent dust particles from entering the computer. Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a second battery, or a second hard drive (see "Using Cards" on page 110). S M A R T C A R D S L O T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T ...
...Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 56 for networks - W I A B A Y - Solid green: Strong network found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. While working in the slot to appear... is designed not to prevent dust particles from entering the computer. Solid yellow: Weak network found - Flashing yellow: Error - Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a second battery, or a second hard drive (see "Using Cards" on page 110). S M A R T C A R D S L O T - F I C A T C H E R ™ L I G H T ...
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... normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y - D O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - Stores software and data. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The ... I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet (see "Memory" on page 33 for more information. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
... normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer in the air vents. Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y - D O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - Stores software and data. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). Lets you can damage the computer or cause a fire. NOTE: The ... I R V E N T S - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet (see "Memory" on page 33 for more information. See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module (see "Using a Battery" on the fan when the computer gets hot.
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... fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Operating time is significantly... media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Using a Battery 29 One battery is used and the conditions under which it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (...
... fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel→Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Operating time is significantly... media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Using a Battery 29 One battery is used and the conditions under which it is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (...
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... Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Microsoft® Windows...
... Microsoft® Windows® taskbar, and click Help. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Microsoft® Windows...
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...and click Help. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of... two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the ...
...and click Help. Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of... two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the ...
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... on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard" on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options in the Power... computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or...
... on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or ExpressCard" on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 32 Using a Battery Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the power management options in the Power... computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or...