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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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... - Bluetooth status light - The light turns on when a card with your card. To turn off ). - Off: The battery is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. 8 - Solid amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory... more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid blue: The battery is running on when wireless networking is low. - light operates as follows: If the...
... - Bluetooth status light - The light turns on when a card with your card. To turn off ). - Off: The battery is enabled. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. 8 - Solid amber: The battery charge is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in -1 media memory... more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth wireless technology is connected to indicate battery charge status. Solid blue: The battery is running on when wireless networking is low. - light operates as follows: If the...
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... computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer H A R D D R I V E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 61 for instructions). 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 "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer H A R D D R I V E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 61 for instructions). 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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For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Covers the processor and thermal module. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - 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 -
For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Covers the processor and thermal module. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - 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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...that the device is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to a UPS. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network ... power interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem...
...that the device is being saved to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to a UPS. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network ... power interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem...
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...Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer is running on battery power, you can change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device ... display only (not on the external device does not change back to the previous settings if needed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on your portable...
...Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer is running on battery power, you can change . Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector When you start the computer with an external device ... display only (not on the external device does not change back to the previous settings if needed. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on your portable...
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Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 56). Activates a power management mode. Decreases brightness... Management Settings" on an external monitor). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. 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). Key Combinations System ...
Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 56). Activates a power management mode. Decreases brightness... Management Settings" on an external monitor). This key combination functions as a toggle to that option. 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). Key Combinations System ...
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... Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then...
... Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then...
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... hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is significantly reduced when you connect your... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery 55 For best results...
... hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is significantly reduced when you connect your... computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. Using a Battery 55 For best results...
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...: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press 56 Using a Battery You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Using an incompatible...
...: Do not dispose of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press 56 Using a Battery You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is low. CAUTION: Using an incompatible...
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... information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. If no charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. For information about...
... information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. If no charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for at least 3 seconds to illuminate the charge indicator lights. For information about...
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification area...
Microsoft® Windows® XP Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. A pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 60). To check the battery meter, double-click the icon in the notification area...
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... mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Using a Battery 59 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter sleep mode in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard...it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in hibernate mode. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to a ...
... mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off computer, and then click Stand by. Using a Battery 59 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter sleep mode in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard...it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby or sleep mode, it was in hibernate mode. When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to a ...
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... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help. To manually enter hibernate mode in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. Accessing Power Options...
... QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and click Help. To manually enter hibernate mode in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery Remove and reinsert the card (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. Accessing Power Options...
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... the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other computers with your computer. The battery is longer with your computer or being used in your Dell computer. The battery is designed to work with the computer turned on page 140. For more information about resolving...hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Do not use batteries from other external cables from being in the Select ...
... the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other computers with your computer. The battery is longer with your computer or being used in your Dell computer. The battery is designed to work with the computer turned on page 140. For more information about resolving...hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Disconnect the computer from Dell. Do not use batteries from other external cables from being in the Select ...
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... storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when 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 the removal procedure in...
... storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 61) before the computer shuts down and loses any unsaved data. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when 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 the removal procedure in...
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Using Multimedia 69 It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to play media. 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 the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
Using Multimedia 69 It can work only with specified computers. For more details, refer to play media. 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 the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Playing Media Using Dell Express Card Remote Control The Dell Express Card remote control is designed to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center.
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... page 115). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 211). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning...
... page 115). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 211). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the hard drive. O F-D A Y CLOCK STOPPED - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning...