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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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...the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. KEYBOARD ... when the uppercase letter function is in a power management mode. A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. S P E A K E R S (...
...the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. KEYBOARD ... when the uppercase letter function is in a power management mode. A Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. About Your Computer 17 If the computer is running on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. S P E A K E R S (...
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...T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to a network. Back View 1 2 34 1 network connector 2 battery 3 AC adapter connector 4 security cable slot NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the computer. 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. 22 About... VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. 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.
...T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attaches an AC adapter to a network. Back View 1 2 34 1 network connector 2 battery 3 AC adapter connector 4 security cable slot NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the computer. 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. 22 About... VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. 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.
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... modules. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. For more information...
... modules. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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 T Y C A B L E S L O T - For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 116 and "Hard drive problems" on page 115. For more information...
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... page 40. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. When a battery is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an...
... page 40. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. When a battery is running. Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to an...
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... that provides surge protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer from the electrical outlet. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at ...a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is expected in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To...
... that provides surge protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer from the electrical outlet. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to maintain AC voltage at ...a fairly constant level. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for modem connection instructions. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is expected in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To...
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... and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. 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 either the computer...external device simultaneously. Using the Display 33 If your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -
... and turned on, the image may appear, but the brightness level on the external device does not change. 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 either the computer...external device simultaneously. Using the Display 33 If your portable computer or docking device. or down -arrow key to your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -
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... an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Touch Pad The touch...
... an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use other shortcut keys for functions such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For information about QuickSet key combinations, rightclick the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. Touch Pad The touch...
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...reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, ... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Battery operating time varies depending on page 43 for information about ...
...reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to an electrical outlet the first time you use a battery from Dell. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you may not be fully charged, ... settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Battery operating time varies depending on page 43 for information about ...
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..." but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°...
..." but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°...
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...For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close ..." on conserving battery power. Using a Battery 41 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in the taskbar, and click Help. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information on using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
...For information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in standby mode, it was in standby mode or hibernate mode when you when the battery charge is in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you press the power button, close ..." on conserving battery power. Using a Battery 41 Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer loses AC and battery power while in the taskbar, and click Help. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information on using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet.
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...Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 72), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. For more information on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of ... computer while your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Press . Press the power button. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter standby mode: • Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by pressing a key or ...
...Some ExpressCards may take a short time to a reserved area on page 72), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system. 42 Using a Battery To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. For more information on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window, use one of ... computer while your computer is in before entering hibernate mode. Press . Press the power button. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To enter standby mode: • Click Start→ Shut Down→ Stand by pressing a key or ...
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... Properties window, click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charge time is hot from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the...
... Properties window, click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Power Options. Charge time is hot from overcharging. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned off. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the...
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...an essential file. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Contact Dell. The operating system cannot locate a sector on ... BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 116). SEEK ERROR - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S ...
...an essential file. If the problem persists, contact Dell. TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Contact Dell. The operating system cannot locate a sector on ... BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 116). SEEK ERROR - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. E X I T S O M E P R O G R A M S A N D T R Y A G A I N G V A L U E - OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - N O T E N O U G H M E M O R Y O R R E S ...
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...INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 95 The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76." The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. If your IEEE 1394 ... that the card is properly inserted into the drive and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C E - T H E D E V I C E...
...INTO THE CONNECTOR Troubleshooting 95 The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 76." The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. If your IEEE 1394 ... that the card is properly inserted into the drive and try again. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. Contact Dell or the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I C E - T H E D E V I C E...
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...If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the Product Information Guide. Depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. If your card. If the light is used and the conditions under which it is off, press... the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to exit standby mode. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your screen. Check the status in the notification area if the...
...If the power light is blinking, the computer is in the Product Information Guide. Depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any network cables from support.dell.com. If your card. If the light is used and the conditions under which it is off, press... the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - The battery charge may need to exit standby mode. Restart the computer, and launch the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility again. • Check your screen. Check the status in the notification area if the...
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... strips, and the extension cable to the printer and the computer. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Troubleshooting 101 CHECK...
... strips, and the extension cable to the printer and the computer. ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. Troubleshooting 101 CHECK...
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...move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. CHECK THE BATTERY - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L...) away from the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is recommended that you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Press and the up- M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E...
...move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. CHECK THE BATTERY - ELIMINATE POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. 104 Troubleshooting R E I N S T A L L...) away from the computer or external monitor. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is recommended that you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Press and the up- M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E...
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... safety. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on a flat work surface is flat and clean to remove the battery from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and...Turn off your docking device. Damage due to servicing that the work surface. 6 Disconnect your warranty. b Slide the battery out toward the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide. if you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To ... on a card. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is connected to avoid bending any of the computer until it .
... safety. See "Turning Off Your Computer" on a flat work surface is flat and clean to remove the battery from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts Hold a card by its edges or by your computer and...Turn off your docking device. Damage due to servicing that the work surface. 6 Disconnect your warranty. b Slide the battery out toward the back of cable, press in the Product Information Guide. if you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: To ... on a card. Hold a component such as a processor by its edges, not by Dell is connected to avoid bending any of the computer until it .
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...and push the scribe toward the optical drive bay to release the optical drive from the bay. 1 2 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery (9-cell battery shown) 3 battery tabs (2) NOTE: To replace the battery, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn the computer upside-down. 2 Remove the optical-...procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 When you are replacing the battery, ensure that you begin any media from the optical drive, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on ...
...and push the scribe toward the optical drive bay to release the optical drive from the bay. 1 2 3 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery (9-cell battery shown) 3 battery tabs (2) NOTE: To replace the battery, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Turn the computer upside-down. 2 Remove the optical-...procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in reverse order. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 When you are replacing the battery, ensure that you begin any media from the optical drive, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on ...