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...View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Conserving Battery Power 15 Power Management Modes 15 Standby Mode 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 ...
...View 12 Using a Battery 13 Battery Performance 13 Checking the Battery Charge 14 Conserving Battery Power 15 Power Management Modes 15 Standby Mode 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 ...
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...computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on network ...activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Operating System Media NOTE: ...
...computer. To reinstall your operating system, use the optional Drivers and Utilities media to reinstall my operating system Find It Here Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on network ...activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer. Operating System Media NOTE: ...
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... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to turn on page 10). Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
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About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
About Your Computer Front View 1 2 3 13 12 4 11 10 5 9 6 8 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 7 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button 10 Quick Reference Guide
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... 6 hard drive Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed...
... 6 hard drive Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed...
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...page 17) NOTE: It is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. You can install an optional second battery in the battery... bay. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the media bay ...
...page 17) NOTE: It is used, you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. You can install an optional second battery in the battery... bay. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the media bay ...
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... the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. 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. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. For more information about QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in your computer. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge.
... the lights are on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. 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. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. For more information about QuickSet, click the QuickSet icon in your computer. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge.
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... . If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button...
... . If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on conserving battery power. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button...
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... to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Remove and reinsert the card (see... mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. For more information on how you set the power management options. To enter standby mode: • Click Start or → Shut Down→ Stand by copying system data to a reserved area ...
... to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to enter hibernate mode: - Remove and reinsert the card (see... mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start or → Turn off the computer. For more information on how you set the power management options. To enter standby mode: • Click Start or → Shut Down→ Stand by copying system data to a reserved area ...
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...internal circuitry prevents the battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in your Dell™ computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with a battery, see "Using Multimedia" in your computer. • ... Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. For information on your online User's Guide. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC ...
...internal circuitry prevents the battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in your Dell™ computer. Do not use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to work with a battery, see "Using Multimedia" in your computer. • ... Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. For information on your online User's Guide. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC ...
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... Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Quick Reference Guide 19 If you are unable to get a response ...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M...
... Compatibility Wizard configures a program so it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Quick Reference Guide 19 If you are unable to get a response ...→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M...
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... Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any key to be... powered down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps ...
... Guide. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. b Press and hold the key while powering the computer on your hard drive. Quick Reference Guide 21 NOTE: If you will receive the message, "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition.Press any key to continue". 4 Press any key to be... powered down the error code(s) and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: The next steps ...
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...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 documentation End User License Agreement, 5...Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power hibernate mode, 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,...
...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 documentation End User License Agreement, 5...Service Tag, 6 O operating system media, 8 reinstalling, 8 P power hibernate mode, 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,...
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... 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 Power Management Settings 33 Charging the Battery 33 Contents 3
... 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 Power Management Settings 33 Charging the Battery 33 Contents 3
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Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 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 38 Changing the Track Stick ...
Replacing the Battery 33 Storing a Battery 34 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 38 Changing the Track Stick ...
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... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages ...screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard Problems 87 Power Problems 87 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 88 Docking Power Considerations 88 Printer Problems 89 Scanner Problems 89 Sound and Speaker Problems 90 No sound from integrated speakers 90 No...
... 76 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 76 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 76 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 77 Drive Problems 77 CD and DVD drive problems 78 Hard drive problems 78 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 79 Error Messages ...screen appears 85 Other software problems 85 Memory Problems 86 Network Problems 86 General 86 PC Card or ExpressCard Problems 87 Power Problems 87 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 88 Docking Power Considerations 88 Printer Problems 89 Scanner Problems 89 Sound and Speaker Problems 90 No sound from integrated speakers 90 No...
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... my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 104). Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your computer.... describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by...
... my operating system Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on page 104). Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. To reinstall your computer.... describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that came with your operating system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by...
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...may take several seconds). 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P... L A Y - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 43. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - NOTICE...
...may take several seconds). 1 display latch 4 device status lights 7 touch pad 10 keyboard status lights 13 ambient light sensor 2 display 3 power button 5 speakers (2) 6 keyboard 8 touch pad/track stick buttons 9 track stick 11 volume control buttons 12 mute button D I S P... L A Y - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your display, see "Power Management Modes" on page 43. P O W E R B U T T O N - D I S P L A Y L A T C H - NOTICE...
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...electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - When you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Turns on page 35. Solid... green: The battery is not available to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick" on the left side of the computer. T O U C H P A D - F I N G E R P R I N T R E ...
...electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or external power is charging. - When you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. Turns on page 35. Solid... green: The battery is not available to authenticate your Dell™ computer secure. To adjust the volume of a mouse (see "Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick" on the left side of the computer. T O U C H P A D - F I N G E R P R I N T R E ...
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... computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running.
... computer or cause a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running.