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... 48 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Display Functions 50 Battery 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 50 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 51 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 51 Touch Pad 52 Customizing the Touch Pad 53 6 Using...
... 48 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 49 Numeric Keypad 49 Key Combinations 50 System Functions 50 Display Functions 50 Battery 50 Power Management 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 50 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 51 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 51 Touch Pad 52 Customizing the Touch Pad 53 6 Using...
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Checking the Battery Charge 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 56 Charge Gauge 57 Low-Battery Warning 58 Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter . . . . . 58 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Battery Meter . . . . 58 Conserving Battery Power 58 Power Management Modes 59 Standby and Sleep Mode 59 Hibernate Mode 59 Configuring Power Management Settings 60 Accessing Power Options Properties...
Checking the Battery Charge 56 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 56 Charge Gauge 57 Low-Battery Warning 58 Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter . . . . . 58 Microsoft® Windows® Vista Battery Meter . . . . 58 Conserving Battery Power 58 Power Management Modes 59 Standby and Sleep Mode 59 Hibernate Mode 59 Configuring Power Management Settings 60 Accessing Power Options Properties...
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... . . 182 Replacing a WWAN Card 184 Flash Cache Module 185 Removing the FCM 185 Replacing the FCM 186 Coin-Cell Battery 187 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 187 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 188 15 Dell™ QuickSet Features 189 16 Traveling With Your Computer 191 Identifying Your Computer 191 Packing the Computer 191 Travel...
... . . 182 Replacing a WWAN Card 184 Flash Cache Module 185 Removing the FCM 185 Replacing the FCM 186 Coin-Cell Battery 187 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 187 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 188 15 Dell™ QuickSet Features 189 16 Traveling With Your Computer 191 Identifying Your Computer 191 Packing the Computer 191 Travel...
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... switch. light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. WiFi status light - I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your card. Solid blue: The... battery is critically low. 8 - Battery status light - Solid amber: The battery charge is charging. - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is running...
... switch. light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled. WiFi status light - I N - 1 M E M O R Y C A R D R E A D E R - Turns on a battery, the light operates as the Microsoft® Windows® logo key. 28 About Your Computer NOTE: The card with your card. Solid blue: The... battery is critically low. 8 - Battery status light - Solid amber: The battery charge is charging. - For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is running...
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... computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions). Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 56). 34 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 - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin...
... computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 61 for instructions). Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 56). 34 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 - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 battery-bay latch releases (2) 2 hard drive 3 battery 4 battery charge/health gauge 5 processor and thermal module cover 6 memory module/coin...
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Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. Covers the processor and thermal module. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. About Your Computer 35 P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R -
Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. Covers the processor and thermal module. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. About Your Computer 35 P R O C E S S O R A N D T H E R M A L M O D U L E C O V E R -
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...: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is ...network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack ...
...: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 46 Setting Up Your Computer The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is ...network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack ...
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...current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resolution to your computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may ... Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you can change back to change . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the previous settings if needed. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display...
...current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may be hard to read if you change the resolution to your computer is running on battery power, you start the computer with an external device attached (such as an external monitor or projector) and turned on, the image may ... Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you can change back to change . Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to the previous settings if needed. Press to decrease brightness on the integrated display...
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...use of the Windows logo key and combination. 50 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 56). Restores ...minimized windows. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc...
...use of the Windows logo key and combination. 50 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 56). Restores ...minimized windows. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc...
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... is connected to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer ... Keyboard and Touch Pad 51 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter.
... is connected to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer ... Keyboard and Touch Pad 51 Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter.
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...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC ...adapter to an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Using a Battery 55 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows ...
...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your new computer to connect your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is recommended that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you may not be fully charged, use the AC ...adapter to an electrical outlet the first time you use the computer. Using a Battery 55 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing Windows ...
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.... CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press 56 Using a Battery Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from children. Keep the battery away from other computers with extreme care. When...
.... CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press 56 Using a Battery Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use batteries from children. Keep the battery away from other computers with extreme care. When...
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...click Help. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in your computer. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and...Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of its original charge capacity remains. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery,... and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, ...
...click Help. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in your computer. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and...Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of its original charge capacity remains. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery,... and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on , the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, ...
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...enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options ...window (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; To ...
...enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options ...window (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; To ...
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... conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Using a Battery 59 When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and...
... conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Using a Battery 59 When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... mode (sleep mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and...
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... Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet...
... Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate mode in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet...
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For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. Disconnect the computer from the wall connector and the computer, and remove...You must remove all external cables from being used in your Dell computer. Using a Battery 61 Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. When you connect the computer to work with...
For more information about resolving problems with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on . The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. Disconnect the computer from the wall connector and the computer, and remove...You must remove all external cables from being used in your Dell computer. Using a Battery 61 Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. When you connect the computer to work with...
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... NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 62 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before you store your... computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, follow...
... NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 62 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before you store your... computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latches (2) To replace the battery, follow...
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To play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. Using Multimedia 69 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media. It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
To play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. Using Multimedia 69 Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to play media. It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
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...→ Help and Support). You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. TI M E- The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 131 SHUTDOWN FAILURE - SECTOR NOT FOUND - If a large number of...and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F- O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - SEEK ERROR - TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. The ...
...→ Help and Support). You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. TI M E- The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 131 SHUTDOWN FAILURE - SECTOR NOT FOUND - If a large number of...and then reformat the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. O F- O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - SEEK ERROR - TIME- If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Using the System Setup Program" on the system board may require recharging. The ...