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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 10 About Your Computer 11 Front View 11 Left Side View 12 Right Side View 12 Back View 13 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 17 Removing the Battery 18 Storing a Battery 19 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 27 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 10 About Your Computer 11 Front View 11 Left Side View 12 Right Side View 12 Back View 13 Bottom View 13 Using a Battery 14 Battery Performance 14 Checking the Battery Charge 15 Charging the Battery 17 Removing the Battery 18 Storing a Battery 19 Troubleshooting 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 27 Contents 3
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... as a printer. 10 Quick Reference Guide The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures...
... as a printer. 10 Quick Reference Guide The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you turn on the computer (see "Front View" on and shut down your computer at least once before you install any of the procedures...
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Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 network 2 modem connector 3 USB connector (RJ-45) (RJ-11) connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 AC adapter connector 7 air vents 4 serial connector Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 6 5 1 battery charge 2 battery gauge/health gauge 4 device locking screw 5 memory module cover (if present) 7 air vents 8 hard drive 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking-device connector 9 hard drive screws (2) Quick Reference Guide 13
Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 1 network 2 modem connector 3 USB connector (RJ-45) (RJ-11) connectors (2) 5 video connector 6 AC adapter connector 7 air vents 4 serial connector Bottom View 9 1 2 8 3 7 6 5 1 battery charge 2 battery gauge/health gauge 4 device locking screw 5 memory module cover (if present) 7 air vents 8 hard drive 4 3 battery-bay latch releases (2) 6 docking-device connector 9 hard drive screws (2) Quick Reference Guide 13
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Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer. Depending on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with your User...savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the media bay to connect your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is significantly reduced when you use the AC ...
Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" in your computer. Depending on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with your User...savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the media bay to connect your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is significantly reduced when you use the AC ...
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... longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in maximum performance mode. Operating time is significantly reduced when you...
... longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which you can use a battery from other powerintensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in maximum performance mode. Operating time is significantly reduced when you...
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..., and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge By either pressing... once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery as described below and...
..., and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge By either pressing... once or pressing and holding the status button on the charge gauge on the battery as described below and...
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...computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Quick Reference Guide 17 You can leave the battery in approximately 2 hours. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, ... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is too hot to 80 percent in about the battery operating time. The battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to start charging if the ...
...computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Quick Reference Guide 17 You can leave the battery in approximately 2 hours. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, ... AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge, when the computer is too hot to 80 percent in about the battery operating time. The battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to start charging if the ...
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...the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the bay. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 18 Quick Reference Guide Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer....CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. Removing the...
...the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the bay. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. 18 Quick Reference Guide Replace the battery only with your Dell™ computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer....CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the two latch releases on the bottom of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it. Removing the...
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...at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your computer. Quick Reference Guide 19 After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on a floppy disk or CD. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND... or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off...
...at least 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your computer. Quick Reference Guide 19 After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on a floppy disk or CD. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND... or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in the Product Information Guide. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off...
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...battery charge gauge, 16 charging, 17 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 16 removing, 18 storing, 19 C CDs operating system, 9 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics about, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 23 Dell... Diagnostics (continued) starting from the hard drive, 22 using, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 ...
...battery charge gauge, 16 charging, 17 checking the charge, 15 performance, 14 power meter, 16 removing, 18 storing, 19 C CDs operating system, 9 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell Diagnostics about, 21 starting from the Drivers and Utilities media, 23 Dell... Diagnostics (continued) starting from the hard drive, 22 using, 21 Dell support site, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 documentation End User License Agreement, 6 ergonomics, 6 ...
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... Media 28 Microsoft Windows Vista 29 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 29 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Charge Gauge 32 Low-Battery Warning 33 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 34 Standby and Sleep Mode 34 Contents 3
... Media 28 Microsoft Windows Vista 29 Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 29 4 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Charge Gauge 32 Low-Battery Warning 33 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 34 Standby and Sleep Mode 34 Contents 3
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Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 36 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 39 System Functions 39 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 40 Touch...
Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Charging the Battery 35 Replacing the Battery 36 Storing a Battery 36 Battery Errors 37 5 Using the Keyboard Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 39 System Functions 39 Battery 40 Display Functions 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 40 Touch...
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...Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Hinge Cover 111 Keyboard 111 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 113 Coin-Cell Battery 114 Memory 115 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 120 Mobile Broadband Card 122 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 125 Hard Drive 126... Media Bay 128 Removing Media Bay Devices 128 FCM (Flash Cache Module 128 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 133 Packing the Computer 133 Travel Tips 134 Traveling by Air 134 Contents 9
...Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Hinge Cover 111 Keyboard 111 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 113 Coin-Cell Battery 114 Memory 115 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Card 120 Mobile Broadband Card 122 Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card 125 Hard Drive 126... Media Bay 128 Removing Media Bay Devices 128 FCM (Flash Cache Module 128 15 Dell™ QuickSet 16 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer 133 Packing the Computer 133 Travel Tips 134 Traveling by Air 134 Contents 9
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... operates as follows: - Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Solid green: The battery is almost fully charged. - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn... or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. K E Y B O A R D - Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - If the computer is flashing. See "wireless switch" on page 20 for more information about your display, see the documentation that came...
... operates as follows: - Turns on when wireless devices are enabled. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Solid green: The battery is almost fully charged. - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: - NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn... or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. K E Y B O A R D - Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - If the computer is flashing. See "wireless switch" on page 20 for more information about your display, see the documentation that came...
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... 7 About Your Computer 21 Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 57). The computer ships with a blank installed in media bay 2 media-bay device latch... activated in the media bay. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a modem or network adapter. H A R D D R I V E - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to appear.
... 7 About Your Computer 21 Supports one PC Card, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Supports a floppy or an optical drive, second battery, second hard drive, or a Dell TravelLite™ module (see "Card Types" on page 57). The computer ships with a blank installed in media bay 2 media-bay device latch... activated in the media bay. USB CONNECTORS Connect USB devices, such as a modem or network adapter. H A R D D R I V E - NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is designed not to appear.
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... latch releases (2) 6 docking-device connector 9 hard drive screws (2) B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - About Your Computer 25 B A T T E R Y - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). D E V I C E L O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 32). B A T T E R Y - D O C K I N G - Covers the compartment that came with your computer to an electrical...
... latch releases (2) 6 docking-device connector 9 hard drive screws (2) B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - About Your Computer 25 B A T T E R Y - See the Dell documentation that contains the second memory module connector (DIMM B) (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 115). D E V I C E L O C K I C E C O N N E C T O R - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 32). B A T T E R Y - D O C K I N G - Covers the compartment that came with your computer to an electrical...
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Depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is low. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new...
Depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is low. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new...
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... a Battery 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 . Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge...
... a Battery 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 . Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge...
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...; Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings...
...; Use the Power Management Wizard or the Power Options Properties window to select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains. See "Configuring Power Management Settings...
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... mode by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer is ... exits hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options in the Power Options...
... mode by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Depending on how you may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer is ... exits hibernate mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options in the Power Options...