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.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 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 4 Contents
.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 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 4 Contents
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... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
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... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer...
... NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer...
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... technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - A Turns on when the scroll... 33). To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. Solid amber: The...
... technology functionality, right-click the icon in a power management mode. 9 Turns on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is almost fully charged. - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. Turns on when the uppercase letter (Caps Lock) function is enabled. Bluetooth® status light - A Turns on when the scroll... 33). To turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. Solid amber: The...
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... page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on page 44). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Compartment that contains...
... page 48 for WLAN, WWAN, and Flash Cache Module (FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). For additional information, see "Using a Battery" on page 44). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - Compartment that contains...
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... operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time....
... operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 46 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time....
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... Guide). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice...
... Guide). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge 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 taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice...
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... number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For information about the battery operating time. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status...
... number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For information about the battery operating time. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status...
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..."Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on ...how to an electrical outlet when possible; The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. ...
..."Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer. • For information on ...how to an electrical outlet when possible; The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. ...
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.... - Press . Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. NOTICE: If your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot...
.... - Press . Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. NOTICE: If your hard drive, and then returns you set the power management options in a hot...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. Using a Battery 49 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. Using a Battery 49 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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... - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are corrupted. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 89). If the problem persists, try again. The...
... - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - System configuration settings are corrupted. Correct the settings for the Date and Time options (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. Insert a disk into the drive and try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 89). If the problem persists, try again. The...
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..., but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on page...
..., but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 157 as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on . If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on page...
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...display problem, but the display is on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC ...adapter has a light, ensure that the light is not completely blank, run the Video device group in Windows Help and Support. Search for Resolution and Colors. Press and the up- EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell...
...display problem, but the display is on the computer. CHECK THE BATTERY - Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC ...adapter has a light, ensure that the light is not completely blank, run the Video device group in Windows Help and Support. Search for Resolution and Colors. Press and the up- EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell...
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...safe place. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag...Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid ...
...safe place. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your name, address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag...Tag if you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid ...
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... if it is permitted. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior ... passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on page 46). • If you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet ...
... if it is permitted. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior ... passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on page 46). • If you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet ...
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... time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
... time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.
See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195 Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio.