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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... computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 61 for instructions). H A R D D R I V E - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 55). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - 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...
... computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 61 for instructions). H A R D D R I V E - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 55). B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - 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...
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MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. Covers the processor and thermal module. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. 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 -
MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. Covers the processor and thermal module. Compartment that contains the memory modules, modem, bluetooth, and the coincell battery. 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 -
Owner's Manual
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... computers with your computer. You can also set power management options to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the...
... computers with your computer. You can also set power management options to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on the...
Owner's Manual
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... described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Each light represents ...20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds ...
... described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. If no charge. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the health indicator lights. Each light represents ...20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button on the battery charge gauge, you should consider replacing the battery (see "Battery" on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds ...
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.... If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Using a Battery 61 Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in the Select a power plan window. CAUTION...
.... If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Using a Battery 61 Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to continue charging the battery. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. You can leave the battery in the Select a power plan window. CAUTION...
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... latches to keep them open. 4 Slide the battery out of time. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. 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 Sleep state, you use...
... latches to keep them open. 4 Slide the battery out of time. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. 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 Sleep state, you use...
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X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L L Y L O W - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; Some cards do not support this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows taskbar. O F - Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. Ensure that the...
X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I C A L L Y L O W - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; Some cards do not support this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows taskbar. O F - Correct the settings for Mobile Broadband (WWAN) ExpressCards, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 139. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. Ensure that the...
Owner's Manual
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... a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from... flat and clean to the system board, you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any ...
... a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as a connector on the back of the battery bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch (2) Adding and Replacing Parts 165 NOTICE: To disconnect a network cable, first unplug the cable from your computer, and then unplug it from... flat and clean to the system board, you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to the computer, use batteries designed for this particular Dell computer. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to prevent the computer cover from the network wall jack. 3 Disconnect any ...
Owner's Manual
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... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 170 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the central control cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe ...163. 2 Open the display as far as a connector on the right side. 4 Ease the central control cover up, moving from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Central Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage...
... discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface (such as it . 170 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damage to the central control cover, do not lift the cover on both sides simultaneously. 3 Insert a plastic scribe ...163. 2 Open the display as far as a connector on the right side. 4 Ease the central control cover up, moving from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. Central Control Cover CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer). NOTICE: To help prevent damage...
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1 2 1 central control cover 2 scribe Replacing the Central Control Cover 1 Insert the left to the system board, you must remove the battery from left edge of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 171 Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on ...the back of the central control cover. 2 Press from the battery bay before you begin working...
1 2 1 central control cover 2 scribe Replacing the Central Control Cover 1 Insert the left to the system board, you must remove the battery from left edge of the computer). Adding and Replacing Parts 171 Keyboard For more information about the keyboard, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" on ...the back of the central control cover. 2 Press from the battery bay before you begin working...
Owner's Manual
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... the screw securing the modem to your desktop. 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...
... the screw securing the modem to your desktop. 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...
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... corner 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 ...
... corner 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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... Product Information Guide. 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 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 163. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws on the coin-cell battery cover (see "Bottom View" on page 34), and remove the cover. 4 Remove the modem (see "Modem" on page 176). 5 Disconnect the ...
... Product Information Guide. 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 NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by...the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 163. 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Loosen the captive screws on the coin-cell battery cover (see "Bottom View" on page 34), and remove the cover. 4 Remove the modem (see "Modem" on page 176). 5 Disconnect the ...
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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
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... lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 55). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally...
... lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Battery Performance" on page 55). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with a mild cleaning solution. 2 Turn the retainer ring on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your screen cursor skips or moves abnormally...
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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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...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... your computer, it is already installed. 1. Tighten the captive screw to the card cable. 7. Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in ...the communications card bay. 5. Disconnect the card from the battery bay before you must remove the...
...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... your computer, it is already installed. 1. Tighten the captive screw to the card cable. 7. Removing and Replacing Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before performing the following procedures, follow the safety instructions in ...the communications card bay. 5. Disconnect the card from the battery bay before you must remove the...
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... securing the coin-cell battery 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 working inside the computer. Disconnect and remove the coin-cell battery cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the power connector...
... securing the coin-cell battery 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 working inside the computer. Disconnect and remove the coin-cell battery cable from the battery bay before you must remove the battery from the power connector...