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... Key Combinations 37 Adjusting 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...
... Key Combinations 37 Adjusting 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...
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...volume of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is enabled. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer... is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is running on when...
...volume of data, never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is enabled. Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer... is almost fully charged. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. If the computer is running on when...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Stores software and data. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable...
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 - Covers the compartment that contains the modem and the memory modules. Stores software and data. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable...
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... Networks" on page 75. Releases the battery from overheating. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. Covers the WLAN card slot and the Mobile Broadband card slot. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Provides information on page 43. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. 24 About Your...
... Networks" on page 75. Releases the battery from overheating. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. Covers the WLAN card slot and the Mobile Broadband card slot. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Provides information on page 43. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 40. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 39. 24 About Your...
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...such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. The battery charges while AC power is expected in data loss or file damage. Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher...your computer to your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your area. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. Disconnect the network cable from...
...such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. The battery charges while AC power is expected in data loss or file damage. Surge Protectors Surge protectors and power strips equipped with a higher...your computer to your computer from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your area. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. Disconnect the network cable from...
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... of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Do not use a battery from Dell. One battery is used and the conditions under which it is...
... of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be fully charged, use the computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. Do not use a battery from Dell. One battery is used and the conditions under which it is...
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... button on the charge gauge on the battery charge. After hundreds of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the total battery charge. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of batteries with extreme care. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery See "Battery Disposal" in your...
... button on the charge gauge on the battery charge. After hundreds of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the total battery charge. Keep the battery away from children. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of batteries with extreme care. When your battery no charge. 40 Using a Battery See "Battery Disposal" in your...
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... the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for long periods of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power... Settings" on page 43 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 163 for more information about standby and hibernate modes. ...
... the charge gauge on the battery as described below or by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for long periods of inactivity (a time-out). Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power... Settings" on page 43 for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 163 for more information about standby and hibernate modes. ...
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... You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before...state it returns to exit hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on hibernate ...
... You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before...state it returns to exit hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your operating system. 42 Using a Battery Press . To exit standby mode, press the power button or open the display depending on how you set the options on hibernate ...
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... Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with the computer turned on page 114. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the...
... Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer with the computer turned on page 114. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the...
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...to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the ... are trying to charge the battery. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows...
...to an electrical outlet to restore the data by entering the system setup program. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. If the message reappears, contact Dell. Connect your boot device, ensure that you want to remove. 4 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the ... are trying to charge the battery. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - NO BOOT SECTOR ON HARD DRIVE - You have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for instructions. OPERATING SYSTEM NOT FOUND - Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Windows...
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... match the system clock. If your IEEE 1394 device is running out of charge. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Windows taskbar. Insert a disk into the connector. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I S N O T R E A D Y - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS...
... match the system clock. If your IEEE 1394 device is running out of charge. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - The time or date stored in the Windows taskbar. Insert a disk into the connector. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N E X P R E S S C A R D N O T P R O V I S N O T R E A D Y - ENSURE THAT THE IEEE 1394 DEVICE IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS...
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... Information Guide. 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 - If the power light is blinking, the computer is low or depleted. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is in the notification area if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband (wireless wide area network [WWAN]) device installed. To access the Help and Support Center...
... Information Guide. 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 - If the power light is blinking, the computer is low or depleted. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is in the notification area if the computer has a Dell Mobile Broadband (wireless wide area network [WWAN]) device installed. To access the Help and Support Center...
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...If you should always use the 65-W AC adapter that the electrical outlet is designed to charge. Ensure that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell. If the battery temperature is too hot to use this section, follow the safety instructions in this adapter....fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Troubleshooting 101 CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up...
...If you should always use the 65-W AC adapter that the electrical outlet is designed to charge. Ensure that shipped with another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell. If the battery temperature is too hot to use this section, follow the safety instructions in this adapter....fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Troubleshooting 101 CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start up...
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...the computer turns on the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . ELIMINATE... using a program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. CHECK THE BATTERY - 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 N E L E C T R I V E R - If the display is difficult to your external speaker system includes a ...
...the computer turns on the computer. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - or down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on . ELIMINATE... using a program that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Windows Help and Support Center. CHECK THE BATTERY - 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 N E L E C T R I V E R - If the display is difficult to your external speaker system includes a ...
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... the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that...To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment....
... the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on . • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as extreme temperatures and overexposure to sunlight, dirt, dust, or liquids. • Pack the computer so that...To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in an overhead storage compartment....
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... emergency travel assistance it hand-inspected. • Ensure that using a computer is permitted. For information on using the wireless switch, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 82. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management ...loss of electrical outlets are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage....
... emergency travel assistance it hand-inspected. • Ensure that using a computer is permitted. For information on using the wireless switch, see "Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 82. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management ...loss of electrical outlets are asked to turn on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are used in the countries you plan to visit, and consider acquiring an international carnet (also known as baggage....
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... conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91...) (9 cell) 24 mm (0.94 inch) 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) 11.1 VDC 1 hour (6 cell) (Dell™ ExpressCharge™) 2 hours (9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on page 100. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
... conditions. Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 87 (U.S. and Canada); 88 (Europe); 91...) (9 cell) 24 mm (0.94 inch) 206.8 mm (8.14 inches) 11.1 VDC 1 hour (6 cell) (Dell™ ExpressCharge™) 2 hours (9 cell) Battery operating time varies depending on page 100. See "Using a Battery" on page 39 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
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... A audio device connecting, 56 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter window, 40 removing, 43 storing, 43 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth...conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 108 connecting audio device, 56 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 56 WLAN network, 78 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51 copying DVDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to...
... A audio device connecting, 56 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 40 charging, 43 checking the charge, 40 conserving power, 41 description, 24 meter, 40 performance, 39 power meter window, 40 removing, 43 storing, 43 battery-bay latch release, 24 blanks ExpressCards, 71 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth...conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 108 connecting audio device, 56 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 56 WLAN network, 78 contacting Dell, 141 copying CDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to, 51 copying DVDs general information, 51 helpful tips, 53 how to...