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... Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
... Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 37 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the...
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...is flashing. About Your Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. A.... Turns on when the uppercase letter function is almost fully charged. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. To adjust the volume of data, never turn on when the computer reads...
...is flashing. About Your Computer 17 DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is in a power management mode. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is critically low. A.... Turns on when the uppercase letter function is almost fully charged. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. To adjust the volume of data, never turn on when the computer reads...
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... wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to a network. For more information about the battery, see "Using a Battery" on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off...
... wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to a network. For more information about the battery, see "Using a Battery" on using the network adapter, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - B A T T E R Y - When a battery is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off...
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... page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive 2 optical-drive locking screw 3 memory module cover 4 air vents 7 battery charge gauge 5 communications card cover 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I C A L - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device. For more information...
... page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 hard drive 2 optical-drive locking screw 3 memory module cover 4 air vents 7 battery charge gauge 5 communications card cover 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I C A L - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTICE: When you attach a commercially available antitheft device. For more information...
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...B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - When a battery is running. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. 24 About Your Computer BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to.... Covers the WLAN card slot and the Mobile Broadband card slot. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 75. A I O N S C A R D C O V E R - For more information, see "Using Networks" on page 43. Releases the battery from overheating. B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Do not block, ...
...B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - When a battery is running. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. 24 About Your Computer BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to.... Covers the WLAN card slot and the Mobile Broadband card slot. See "Replacing the Battery" on page 75. A I O N S C A R D C O V E R - For more information, see "Using Networks" on page 43. Releases the battery from overheating. B A T T E R Y - CAUTION: Do not block, ...
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...computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: ... strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes...
...computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: ... strips equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by nearby lightning strikes...
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...installed. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the ...you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors...
...installed. or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on the keyboard. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the ...you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on battery power, you change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear, but the brightness level on your portable computer, not monitors or projectors...
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... once on the surface of your thumb to move the cursor on the touch pad. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as...
... once on the surface of your thumb to move the cursor on the touch pad. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you would use other shortcut keys for functions such as...
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...that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is designed to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or ...separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. You can ...
...that shipped with the AC adapter until the battery is designed to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or ...separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. You can ...
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.... Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on disposing of a lithium-ion...
.... Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on disposing of a lithium-ion...
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... in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for more...
... in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you leave the computer unattended for more...
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...your computer is in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press . Remove and reinsert the card (see ...the documentation that came with your operating system. 42 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on hibernate...
...your computer is in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods: - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press . Remove and reinsert the card (see ...the documentation that came with your operating system. 42 Using a Battery or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on hibernate...
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... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with the higher-capacity 9-cell battery. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
... the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with the higher-capacity 9-cell battery. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
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.... If the hard drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 119). To access the Help and...
.... If the hard drive is your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Contact Dell. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see page 85). Close all windows and open . If the problem persists, contact Dell. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 119). To access the Help and...
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... manufacturer. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I T H A D E L L - Also, for the Date and Time options. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. D A Y N O T S E T - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not...
... manufacturer. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. The battery is properly inserted into the drive and try again. E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I T H A D E L L - Also, for the Date and Time options. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N D O W S - See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. D A Y N O T S E T - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system setup program does not...
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... [WWAN]) device installed. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Depending on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - C H E C K N E T W O R K C O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN...
... [WWAN]) device installed. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Depending on page 41. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - C H E C K N E T W O R K C O N N E C T I O N S T A T U S I N D E L L M O B I L E B R O A D B A N D C A R D U T I L I L E B R O A D B A N D E X P R E S S C A R D - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also download the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide from the computer and disable the WLAN...
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... fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Troubleshooting 101 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Power Management Modes" on... technical assistance for Your Computer Your computer is designed to room temperature. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this adapter. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 119). C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A ...
... fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Troubleshooting 101 TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - See "Power Management Modes" on... technical assistance for Your Computer Your computer is designed to room temperature. NOTE: If you begin any of the procedures in this adapter. See "Contacting Dell" on page 41. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 119). C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A ...
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... on page 13. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse ...may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you are using a battery to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL...
... on page 13. If the display is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse ...may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you are using a battery to verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another device, such as a lamp. TEST THE ELECTRICAL...
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... disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 113. 3 If the computer is not covered by Dell is connected to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the bottom of the computer and lift to... remove the battery from potential damage and to help ensure your computer from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See the documentation that the work surface...
... disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pull-tab, not on page 113. 3 If the computer is not covered by Dell is connected to servicing that both connectors are disconnecting this section, follow the safety instructions in on the bottom of the computer and lift to... remove the battery from potential damage and to help ensure your computer from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See the documentation that the work surface...
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... that you begin any media from the bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you properly insert the two battery tabs into the corresponding slots in the base of the computer. 8 Press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed ExpressCard from ...
... that you begin any media from the bay. Optical Drive CAUTION: Before you properly insert the two battery tabs into the corresponding slots in the base of the computer. 8 Press the power button to ground the system board. 9 Remove any installed ExpressCard from ...