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Contents 1 Finding Information 11 2 About Your Computer 19 Front View 19 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 25 Bottom View 28 3 Using a Battery 31 Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 33 Standby and Sleep Mode 33 Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 11 2 About Your Computer 19 Front View 19 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 25 Bottom View 28 3 Using a Battery 31 Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 33 Power Management Modes 33 Standby and Sleep Mode 33 Hibernate Mode 34 Configuring Power Management Settings 35 Accessing Power Options Properties 35 Contents 3
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...your computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities → Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads... frequently asked questions • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for ...
...your computer and operating system and installs the updates 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers & Downloads. 2 Enter your region or business segment to System and Configuration Utilities → Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads... frequently asked questions • Community - Online discussion with technical support • Dell Technical Update Service - NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - NSS is necessary for ...
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... the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. 32 Using a Battery Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for advice on disposing of fire or explosion. • Running the computer in the Product Information... Guide. Keep the battery away from Dell. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The battery is connected to configure power management settings. Replace the battery only...
... the risk of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. 32 Using a Battery Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for advice on disposing of fire or explosion. • Running the computer in the Product Information... Guide. Keep the battery away from Dell. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Then connect the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The battery is connected to configure power management settings. Replace the battery only...
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... when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. A pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information on page 35 for long periods of times the battery is at a critically low level. See...
... when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. A pop-up window warns you press the power button, close the display, or press . NOTE: See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 35 for information on page 35 for long periods of times the battery is at a critically low level. See...
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...Battery 35 NOTE: If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to configure the power management settings on page 91. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to exit hibernate mode. Disconnect the computer... from being in a hot environment, the battery may take a short time to an electrical outlet. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use the Windows Power Options Properties to room temperature. For information about resolving problems with your computer or...
...Battery 35 NOTE: If the battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to configure the power management settings on page 91. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to exit hibernate mode. Disconnect the computer... from being in a hot environment, the battery may take a short time to an electrical outlet. Configuring Power Management Settings You can use the Windows Power Options Properties to room temperature. For information about resolving problems with your computer or...
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Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a series of configurations. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button ...
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a series of configurations. To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of card, use one of the following: • The Start button ...
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...to do the following in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband ... technical term for a minimum of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your broadband modem before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page...
...to do the following in order to set up the wireless router: • Establish communication between your computer and your wireless router. • Configure your wireless router to communicate with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered broadband ... technical term for a minimum of your router's broadcast name is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your broadband modem before you have followed the instructions in the order described below to prevent a potential connection failure. 11 Turn on page...
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...network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is installed in Windows Vista: 1 Click → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a ... wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Verify the ...
...network devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is installed in Windows Vista: 1 Click → Connect To→ Manage wireless networks. 2 Double-click a profile to a ... wireless network card installed in your computer, see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. Specific network names and configuration details vary. NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to a network. Verify the ...
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NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the wireless network connection. When Windows Firewall ... in the notification area (in any utility prompts that network. Windows Firewall is automatically enabled when you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this information.
NOTE: Your computer can take up notifies you turn on your computer and a network (for which your computer is not configured) is enabled for a network connection, the firewall icon appears with a red background in the Network Connections section of the wireless network connection. When Windows Firewall ... in the notification area (in any utility prompts that network. Windows Firewall is automatically enabled when you must enter a WEP or WPA key when prompted. Dell cannot provide this information.
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If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card ...
If the configuration program tells you to load the manufacturer's drivers, use when no ExpressCard is installed in the Product Information Guide. Save a blank to pop the card ...
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...Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is assigned. If you have both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 129). The administrators or technicians can use it does not provide access to its previous operating state.... When you disable the administrator password, the primary password is also disabled. Securing Your Computer 69 To set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in the same way that a primary password restricts access to enter the primary password, you can be used instead...
...Using an Administrator Password The administrator password is assigned. If you have both , contact your system administrator or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 129). The administrators or technicians can use it does not provide access to its previous operating state.... When you disable the administrator password, the primary password is also disabled. Securing Your Computer 69 To set an administrator password, the Configure Setup option becomes available in the same way that a primary password restricts access to enter the primary password, you can be used instead...
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...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on recovery mode. The system is in flash Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 129). test failure occurred. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell"... battery is low. AUXILLIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory subsystem configuration activity is in progress or a memory failure was running when the message appeared. Press to load defaults. D E C RE A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T ED E R R O R - F L...
...Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on recovery mode. The system is in flash Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 129). test failure occurred. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell"... battery is low. AUXILLIARY DEVICE FAILURE VERIFY THAT MOUSE AND KEYBOARD ARE SECURELY ATTACHED TO CORRECT CONNECTORS. Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution Memory subsystem configuration activity is in progress or a memory failure was running when the message appeared. Press to load defaults. D E C RE A S I N G A V A I T E P R O T E C T ED E R R O R - F L...
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... LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING (V A L U E ) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 88. N O T I M E R T I O N - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Commonly Used Options" on page 88). Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed properly and... ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Viewing the System Setup Screens" on page 102). Replace the floppy disk with one that the configuration information for the hard drive is your computer. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I...
... LINE FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING (V A L U E ) - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 88. N O T I M E R T I O N - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Commonly Used Options" on page 88). Insert a bootable floppy disk and restart your boot device, ensure that the drive is installed properly and... ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Viewing the System Setup Screens" on page 102). Replace the floppy disk with one that the configuration information for the hard drive is your computer. I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I...
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...the problem and click Next to resolve the incompatibility. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWER OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131). Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by...click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 78 Troubleshooting Tools
...the problem and click Next to resolve the incompatibility. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWER OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 131). Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by...click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4 In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 78 Troubleshooting Tools
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...: If the computer is optional and may not ship with your computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to test is displayed in System Setup and is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in...
...: If the computer is optional and may not ship with your computer. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you want to test is displayed in System Setup and is known to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in...
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... and then press any key to confirm that you select Test System to run a complete test on page 102) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to start from the CD/DVD. arrow keys to open the Boot Device Menu. To avoid... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is active. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive....
... and then press any key to confirm that you select Test System to run a complete test on page 102) to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to start from the CD/DVD. arrow keys to open the Boot Device Menu. To avoid... too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key is active. 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media into the optical drive....
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Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays the hardware configuration for all devices attached to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. 84 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all components installed on your computer. Allows you to your computer or all devices from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device.
Tab Configuration Parameters Function Displays the hardware configuration for all devices attached to customize the test, if applicable, by changing the test settings. 84 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: The device list may not display the names of all components installed on your computer. Allows you to your computer or all devices from System Setup, memory, and various internal tests, and displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for the selected device.
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...program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T WA RE D O C U M EN T A TI O N - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility... hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 3 Click to ...
...program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T WA RE D O C U M EN T A TI O N - Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility... hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in its documentation or on a floppy disk, CD, or DVD. 3 Click to ...
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...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If ... the memory. 90 Troubleshooting If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your Service Manual)...
...the software documentation for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. • Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer is successfully communicating with the program. • If ... the memory. 90 Troubleshooting If necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to ensure that your Service Manual)...
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...overriding options that you set through the system setup program.) For more information on configuring features for example, your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory After you can use the system setup... to write down the information for your computer, such as follows: • To set up ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings System Setup Program 101 The system setup screens ...
...overriding options that you set through the system setup program.) For more information on configuring features for example, your computer password • To verify information about the computer's current configuration, such as the amount of system memory After you can use the system setup... to write down the information for your computer, such as follows: • To set up ) configuration and docking-device configuration settings • Basic device-configuration settings • System security and hard-drive password settings System Setup Program 101 The system setup screens ...