Owner's Manual
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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 60 Charging the Battery 61 Replacing the Battery 61 Storing a Battery 62 7 Using the Optional Camera 63 Accessing the Camera's Help File 63 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings...
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 60 Charging the Battery 61 Replacing the Battery 61 Storing a Battery 62 7 Using the Optional Camera 63 Accessing the Camera's Help File 63 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings...
Owner's Manual
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...® Wireless Technology 181 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card . . 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...
...® Wireless Technology 181 Removing a Mobile Broadband or WWAN Card . . 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" 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...
... the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer B A T T E R Y - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" 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...
Owner's Manual
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MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - About Your Computer 35 Covers the processor and thermal module. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. 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 -
MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - About Your Computer 35 Covers the processor and thermal module. NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. 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 -
Owner's Manual
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... in the notification area Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. Replace the battery only with extreme care...
... in the notification area Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you insert the battery into the computer. Replace the battery only with extreme care...
Owner's Manual
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...Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in one of the total battery charge. If no lights are on. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 57 Check the Battery Charge To check the battery...on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Therefore, a battery can show a status of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. ...
...Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for the battery in one of the total battery charge. If no lights are on. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 57 Check the Battery Charge To check the battery...on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Therefore, a battery can show a status of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. ...
Owner's Manual
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... external cables from being used in your computer or being in the Select a power plan window. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. If the battery is hot from the computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. Disconnect the computer from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other...
... external cables from being used in your computer or being in the Select a power plan window. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from Dell. If the battery is hot from the computer. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from overcharging. Disconnect the computer from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other...
Owner's Manual
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... over. 3 Slide and click the battery release latches to complete the battery replacement before you use it. 62 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to keep them open. 4 Slide the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer...
... over. 3 Slide and click the battery release latches to complete the battery replacement before you use it. 62 Using a Battery NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in Sleep state, you have up to 1 minute to keep them open. 4 Slide the battery out of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer...
Owner's Manual
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... Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 115). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 211). T H E D E V I C E I N D O W S - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system...
... Date and Time options (see "Using the System Setup Program" on page 115). U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out of the procedures in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 211). T H E D E V I C E I N D O W S - Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system...
Owner's Manual
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... ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. NOTICE: To ... from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the back of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 165 As you service the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
... ensure that the work surface is flat and clean to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any connector pins. NOTICE: To ... from being scratched. 2 Turn off your computer (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on the back of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 165 As you service the computer. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding...
Owner's Manual
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..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 170 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the indent to lift the central control cover on the back of the procedures in ...the central control cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the bay. 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
..., ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 170 Adding and Replacing Parts Replacing the Optical Drive 1 Slide the optical drive into the indent to lift the central control cover on the back of the procedures in ...the central control cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe into the bay. 2 Replace and tighten the locking screw. NOTICE: To avoid damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer.
Owner's Manual
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...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to right until the cover snaps into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 171 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface... (such as a connector on page 49. 1 2 1 central control cover 2 scribe Replacing the Central Control Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the central control cover. 2 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the...
...the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to right until the cover snaps into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 171 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface... (such as a connector on page 49. 1 2 1 central control cover 2 scribe Replacing the Central Control Cover 1 Insert the left edge of the central control cover. 2 Press from left to the system board, you must remove the...
Owner's Manual
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..., loosen the three captive screws on the computer. 1 2 3 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory module 3 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the three screws. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to the system board. 176 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically...
..., loosen the three captive screws on the computer. 1 2 3 1 tab 2 notch 3 memory module 3 Replace the memory module cover and tighten the three screws. 4 Insert the battery into the battery bay or connect the AC adapter to the system board. 176 Adding and Replacing Parts As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically...
Owner's Manual
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... of the card aligning with the cut-off corner in the SIM compartment. 1 2 1 battery bay 2 SIM card Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 178 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the... battery from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
... of the card aligning with the cut-off corner in the SIM compartment. 1 2 1 battery bay 2 SIM card Wireless Mini-Cards CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer. 178 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the... battery from the battery bay before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions...
Owner's Manual
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.... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the system board. 1 1 coin-cell battery 6 Lift the battery out. 2 2 battery cable connector Adding and Replacing Parts 187 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer).
.... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the system board. 1 1 coin-cell battery 6 Lift the battery out. 2 2 battery cable connector Adding and Replacing Parts 187 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer).
Owner's Manual
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Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 2 Place the coin-cell battery on the system board in the location marked . 3 Replace the modem (see "Modem" on page 176). 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 188 Adding and Replacing Parts
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 1 Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 2 Place the coin-cell battery on the system board in the location marked . 3 Replace the modem (see "Modem" on page 176). 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screws. 188 Adding and Replacing Parts
Owner's Manual
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... the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Appendix 215...
... the outside casing of the mouse with a cloth moistened with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it gently across the surface of the touch pad. Appendix 215...
Owner's Manual
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... gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 28 installing...CD about, 71 blank, 72 CD-RW drive problems, 124 drive problems, 123 Check Disk, 124 cleaning touch pad, 215 coin-cell battery replacing, 187 computer crashes, 135-136 restore to previous operating state, 158 slow performance, 126, 137 specifications, 201 stops responding, 135 connecting Index 239
... gauge, 57 charging, 61 checking the charge, 56 performance, 55 power meter Windows Vista, 58 Windows XP, 58 removing, 61 replacing coin-cell battery, 187 storing, 62 blank cards ExpressCards, 93 memory card, 97 removing, 95, 98 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 28 installing...CD about, 71 blank, 72 CD-RW drive problems, 124 drive problems, 123 Check Disk, 124 cleaning touch pad, 215 coin-cell battery replacing, 187 computer crashes, 135-136 restore to previous operating state, 158 slow performance, 126, 137 specifications, 201 stops responding, 135 connecting Index 239
Service Manual
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...careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 3. Disconnect the card from the battery bay before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Product Information Guide. Back to the chassis. 4. ... the card cable. 7. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.
...careful when removing the card to avoid damaging the card, card cable, or surrounding components. 3. Disconnect the card from the battery bay before you ordered an internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your Product Information Guide. Back to the chassis. 4. ... the card cable. 7. Back to Contents Page Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin working inside the computer.
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... board. 2. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Lift the coin-cell battery up and off the system board. 6. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 7. Disconnect and...
... board. 2. Back to Contents Page Coin-Cell Battery Dell™ Inspiron™ 1420/Dell Vostro™ 1400 Service Manual Removing the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). Lift the coin-cell battery up and off the system board. 6. Connect the coin-cell battery cable to the system board. 7. Disconnect and...