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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 4 Contents
... 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 4 Contents
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6 Using a Battery 55 Battery Performance 55 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...
6 Using a Battery 55 Battery Performance 55 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...
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... 184 Replacing a WWAN Card 185 Flash Cache Module 186 Removing the FCM 186 Replacing the FCM 187 Coin-Cell Battery 188 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 188 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 189 15 Dell™ QuickSet Features 191 16 Traveling With Your Computer 193 Identifying Your Computer 193 Packing the Computer 193 Travel...
... 184 Replacing a WWAN Card 185 Flash Cache Module 186 Removing the FCM 186 Replacing the FCM 187 Coin-Cell Battery 188 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 188 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 189 15 Dell™ QuickSet Features 191 16 Traveling With Your Computer 193 Identifying Your Computer 193 Packing the Computer 193 Travel...
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...that came with your card. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is adequately charged. Off: The battery is almost fully charged. - light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is an ... • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD K E Y B O A R D - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Provides a fast and...
...that came with your card. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is adequately charged. Off: The battery is almost fully charged. - light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is an ... • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO • xD-Picture Card • Hi Speed-SD • Hi Density-SD K E Y B O A R D - Press the Dell MediaDirect button to view and share digital photos, music, and videos stored on only if you ordered the card with your computer. Provides a fast and...
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... page 61 for instructions). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 55). B A T T E R Y - 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-cell...
... page 61 for instructions). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Stores software and data. Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 56). 34 About Your Computer Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 55). B A T T E R Y - 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-cell...
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About Your Computer 35 For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Covers the processor and thermal module. 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.
About Your Computer 35 For additional information, see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 163. MEMORY MODULE/COIN-CELL/BLUETOOTH/MODEM BATTERY COMPARTMENT - NOTE: Bluetooth is optional and may not be included in your computer. Covers the processor and thermal module. 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.
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... Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem...such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection...
... Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by nearby lightning strikes. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem...such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection...
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Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector .... If your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you change . NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on 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 appear, but...
Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to your portable computer. Switching the Video Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector .... If your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that you change . NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on 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 appear, but...
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...Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. 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). Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the...
...Windows logo key and Minimizes all minimized windows. Restores all open windows. 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). Power Management Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the...
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... Properties dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and... , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 51 Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network).
... Properties dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and... , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Keyboard. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 51 Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network).
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...that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to media. For best results, operate the ...time varies depending on page 60 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options ...
...that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For optimal computer performance and to media. For best results, operate the ...time varies depending on page 60 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. One battery is recommended that shipped with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options ...
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... longer holds a charge, call your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of batteries with extreme care. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged...
... longer holds a charge, call your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of batteries with extreme care. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged...
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... the charge indicator lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for more than 60 percent of the charge...
... the charge indicator lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for more than 60 percent of the charge...
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... 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 page 60). • Use the Standby or Sleep Mode power state when you...
... 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 page 60). • Use the Standby or Sleep Mode power state when you...
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...in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by . Using a Battery 59 When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. To enter standby mode... 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 before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the...
...in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. You cannot make the computer exit standby or sleep mode by . Using a Battery 59 When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. To enter standby mode... 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 before entering standby or sleep mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the...
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... documentation that came with your operating system. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Depending on page 95), or simply restart...
... documentation that came with your operating system. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window. 60 Using a Battery To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. Depending on page 95), or simply restart...
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... your computer. or • Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use batteries from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from overcharging.
... your computer. or • Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in a hot environment, the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use batteries from Dell. Charging the Battery NOTE: Charge time is longer with a compatible battery purchased from other external cables from overcharging.
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.... 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide and click the battery release latches to complete the battery replacement 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 the removal procedure in Sleep state, you have up... to 1 minute 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...
.... 2 Turn the computer over. 3 Slide and click the battery release latches to complete the battery replacement 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 the removal procedure in Sleep state, you have up... to 1 minute 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...
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... 1 Infrared Transmitter 3 Page Down 2 Page Up 4 Arrow Up Using Multimedia 69 It can work only with specified computers. 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...
... 1 Infrared Transmitter 3 Page Down 2 Page Up 4 Arrow Up Using Multimedia 69 It can work only with specified computers. 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...
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... system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 213). SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME- The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the ...the program documentation for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. O F- Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on...
... system cannot find a specific track on the hard drive. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 213). SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME- The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the ...the program documentation for installation instructions. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. O F- Run the Windows error-checking utility to charge the battery. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to check the file structure on...