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6 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 48 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 7 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Copying CDs and...
6 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 Conserving Battery Power 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 48 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 7 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Copying CDs and...
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The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may... result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not ...
The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. A UPS protects against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may... result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not ...
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Solid blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Eject Play the previous track. Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Off: The battery is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Mute the sound. About Your Computer 29 Flashing blue...
Solid blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - Solid amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Eject Play the previous track. Turn the volume down. Turn the volume up. Off: The battery is critically low. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is almost fully charged. - Mute the sound. About Your Computer 29 Flashing blue...
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... WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 43). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 module cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - About Your Computer 35...
... WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 43). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Wireless Mini Cards" on page 117. Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 module cover M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - About Your Computer 35...
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B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44). Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 48 for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E -
B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 44). Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 48 for instructions). 36 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E -
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... time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power management settings). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which...
... time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to configure power management settings). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. One battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties which...
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... with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the...
... with your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the...
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..., right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the lights are on, the battery has no lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge, you can show a status of...
..., right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. After hundreds of the lights are on, the battery has no lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge, you can show a status of...
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...battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for more information about the battery operating time). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to use Dell...the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 47). the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 161 for the battery alarms in the notification...
...battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Configuring Power Management Settings You can change the settings for more information about the battery operating time). Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to use Dell...the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 47). the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on page 161 for the battery alarms in the notification...
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... flashes alternately blue and amber. If the battery is hot from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on page 100. Replace the battery only with your computer or being used in your Dell computer. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or...
... flashes alternately blue and amber. If the battery is hot from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with the computer turned on page 100. Replace the battery only with your computer or being used in your Dell computer. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or...
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...by testing it is low or depleted. The battery charge may need to room temperature. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this ...power button to turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 155). • Check your plan coverage and supported services. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it...
...by testing it is low or depleted. The battery charge may need to room temperature. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this ...power button to turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 155). • Check your plan coverage and supported services. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it...
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... and the up- or down-arrow key. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - If the display is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you are using a ...
... and the up- or down-arrow key. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F E R E N T D I R E C T I T O R - If the display is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E - If you are using a ...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 48 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 replacing coin-cell battery, 143 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 59, 63 removing, 61, 64 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 28 installing, 142 Blu-ray ...drive problems, 85 drive problems, 85 Check Disk, 85 cleaning display, 168 keyboard, 168 media, 170 mouse, 169 touch pad, 169 coin-cell battery replacing, 143 computer crashes, 95-96 restore to previous operating state, 111 slow performance, 87, 98 specifications, 157 stops responding, 95 Index 193 ...
See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 48 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 replacing coin-cell battery, 143 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 59, 63 removing, 61, 64 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 28 installing, 142 Blu-ray ...drive problems, 85 drive problems, 85 Check Disk, 85 cleaning display, 168 keyboard, 168 media, 170 mouse, 169 touch pad, 169 coin-cell battery replacing, 143 computer crashes, 95-96 restore to previous operating state, 111 slow performance, 87, 98 specifications, 157 stops responding, 95 Index 193 ...
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... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the Sleep Power State 53...
... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the Sleep Power State 53...
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..., use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on page 26. Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is charging. - Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - To turn off ). - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless...
..., use the wireless switch (see "Right Side View" on page 26. Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - If the computer is charging. - Flashing blue: The battery is low. - Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - To turn off ). - To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless...
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... the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 49). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 50). Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge...
... the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 49). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 50). Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell battery compartment B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge...
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A UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Connect other devices, such as a ...ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file ...
A UPS protects against power interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Connect other devices, such as a ...ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file ...
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.... For details, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or...
.... For details, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, use Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet to connect your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or...
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... the risk of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Keep...
... the risk of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Keep...
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... approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on . If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 51 For example, if...
... approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on . If no lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 51 For example, if...