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... recommended that you have 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 11). The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as...
... recommended that you have 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 11). The accessories box also contains user documentation and any software or additional hardware (such as...
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About Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your computer may vary slightly from the model shown in this document. Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch pad buttons/track 9 track stick stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor 13 mute button Quick Reference Guide 11
About Your Computer NOTE: The appearance of your computer may vary slightly from the model shown in this document. Front View 1 2 3 13 12 11 4 10 5 9 8 7 6 1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch pad buttons/track 9 track stick stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor 13 mute button Quick Reference Guide 11
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... optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Operating time is significantly reduced when you...hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: It is fully charged. NOTE: Because the battery may need to connect your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on ...
... optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Operating time is significantly reduced when you...hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: It is fully charged. NOTE: Because the battery may need to connect your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on ...
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...charge. See "Battery Disposal" in 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 ...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (...
...charge. See "Battery Disposal" in 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 ...drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with extreme care. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (...
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...of the total battery charge. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 16 Quick Reference Guide...; QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. That is installed, press to illuminate the ...
...of the total battery charge. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and click Help. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in the taskbar, and click Help. 16 Quick Reference Guide...; QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is , a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge gauge to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. That is installed, press to illuminate the ...
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..., go to scan the computer and remove spyware. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you are having problems connecting to test displays in your User's Guide), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might... spyware. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in system setup and is related to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin . S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. ...
..., go to scan the computer and remove spyware. Quick Reference Guide 21 If you are having problems connecting to test displays in your User's Guide), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that includes anti-spyware protection (your computer might... spyware. Enter system setup (see "System Setup Program" in system setup and is related to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin . S C A N T H E C O M P U T E R F O R S P Y W A R E - Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you experience a problem with your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media. ...
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...of two ways: a Turn on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that came with your...failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. ...
...of two ways: a Turn on . If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you see "Contacting Dell" in one of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display. • During the assessment, answer any key to continue. 5 Press any questions that came with your...failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. ...
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... from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you for all devices attached to select...screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your User's Guide). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and ...
... from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the following table for more information. If you contact Dell, the technical support representative will ask you for all devices attached to select...screen. Describes the test and may not display the names of the screen. Tab Results Errors Help Configuration Parameters Function Displays the results of each test screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for your User's Guide). Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and ...
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...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 Pad 41 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick... 42 Changing the Track Stick Cap 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 43 Switching the Video Image 44 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 44 Dual Independent Display Mode 45 Swapping Primary and Secondary...
...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 Pad 41 Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick... 42 Changing the Track Stick Cap 42 6 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness 43 Using the Ambient Light Sensor 43 Switching the Video Image 44 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 44 Dual Independent Display Mode 45 Swapping Primary and Secondary...
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... external speakers 94 No sound from headphones 94 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 94 Video and Display Problems 95 If the display is blank 95 If the display is difficult to read 95 If only part of the display is readable 96 12 System Setup Program Overview 97 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97...
... external speakers 94 No sound from headphones 94 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems 94 Video and Display Problems 95 If the display is blank 95 If the display is difficult to read 95 If only part of the display is readable 96 12 System Setup Program Overview 97 Viewing the System Setup Screens 97...
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17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service 143 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 145 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 147 19 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 149 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 149 Touch Pad 149 Mouse 150 Floppy Drive 150 CDs and DVDs 150 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 151 FCC Class B 151 Macrovision Product Notice 152 10 Contents
17 Specifications 18 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance 143 Technical Support and Customer Service 143 DellConnect 144 Online Services 144 AutoTech Service 145 Automated Order-Status Service 145 Problems With Your Order 145 Product Information 145 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145 Before You Call 146 Contacting Dell 147 19 Appendix Cleaning Your Computer 149 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 149 Touch Pad 149 Mouse 150 Floppy Drive 150 CDs and DVDs 150 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 151 FCC Class B 151 Macrovision Product Notice 152 10 Contents
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1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch pad buttons/track stick 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 16 About Your Computer
1 display latch 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 keyboard 6 touch pad 7 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 touch pad buttons/track stick 9 track stick buttons 10 keyboard status lights 11 volume control buttons 12 ambient light sensor 13 mute button DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS 16 About Your Computer
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...K E Y B O A R D - To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to release the display latch and open the display. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is connected to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is an optional feature on your computer, so...The battery is running on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. If the computer is charging. - Keeps the display closed. Press this button to the "on" position. Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - D I...
...K E Y B O A R D - To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, move the wireless switch to release the display latch and open the display. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is connected to indicate battery charge status. If the computer is an optional feature on your computer, so...The battery is running on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. If the computer is charging. - Keeps the display closed. Press this button to the "on" position. Turns on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: - D I...
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... keep your computer instead of pressing the power button. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - Helps to turn on when the scroll lock function is enabled. When you slide your finger over the ...the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to authenticate your user identity.
... keep your computer instead of pressing the power button. A M B I E N T L I O N A L ) - A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your Dell™ computer secure. F I N G E R P R I N T R E A D E R ( O P T I G H T S E N S O R - Helps to turn on when the scroll lock function is enabled. When you slide your finger over the ...the following: 9 Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled. Detects available environmental light and automatically increases or decreases the display backlighting to authenticate your user identity.
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.... • Running the computer in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer... Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive ...
.... • Running the computer in the battery bay. Battery operating time varies depending on page 35 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is recommended that shipped with your computer... Using optical drives. • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive ...
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...computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. See "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and click Help. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery, you can show a status of the lights are on..., a icon appears. When your battery no charge. 32 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button ...
...computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. See "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and click Help. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on the battery, you can show a status of the lights are on..., a icon appears. When your battery no charge. 32 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button ...
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...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. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby/sleep mode or ...window warns you leave the computer unattended for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close the display, or press . Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on...
...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. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Place the computer in standby/sleep mode or ...window warns you leave the computer unattended for more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close the display, or press . Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on...
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...returns to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in hibernate mode. For information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, ...the power management options in standby or sleep mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while...
...returns to a reserved area on how you may also use one of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in hibernate mode. For information about the hibernate mode in Windows Vista, ...the power management options in standby or sleep mode, it returns to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . 34 Using a Battery NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while...
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... Power Options Properties" on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 32). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 40 Using the Keyboard Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
... Power Options Properties" on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 32). Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. 40 Using the Keyboard Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions...
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... logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display. Opens the System Properties dialog box.
... logo key and Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to move the cursor on the display. Opens the System Properties dialog box.