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... 27 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 28 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 30 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
... 27 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 28 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 30 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 31 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
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... 33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad ... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the ...
... 33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 36 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad ... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the ...
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Network Problems 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network 100 Power Problems 100 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 101 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers... 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin ...
Network Problems 99 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 99 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network 100 Power Problems 100 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 101 Printer Problems 101 Scanner Problems 102 Sound and Speaker Problems 102 No sound from integrated speakers... 105 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 106 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 108 Restoring Your Operating System 108 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 108 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 110 Using the Operating System CD 112 12 Adding and Replacing Parts 113 Before You Begin ...
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...methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet in the Microsoft® Windows...174; taskbar. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your...
...methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the icon QuickSet in the Microsoft® Windows...174; taskbar. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to restore your...
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... Camera" on page 33. Press the shutter button to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information about the camera, see "Using the Display" on... button is only available with the optional camera. 16 About Your Computer See "Power Management Modes" on the computer or to take a picture. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to turn on page 41. Front View 14 13 12 11 1 2... 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device...
... Camera" on page 33. Press the shutter button to enter or exit a power management mode. For more information about the camera, see "Using the Display" on... button is only available with the optional camera. 16 About Your Computer See "Power Management Modes" on the computer or to take a picture. P O W E R B U T T O N - Press the power button to turn on page 41. Front View 14 13 12 11 1 2... 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device...
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... a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. If the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is running on when the computer reads or writes data. KEYBOARD...
... a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is enabled. If the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is running on when the computer reads or writes data. KEYBOARD...
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B A T T E R Y - The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. For information on using the network adapter, see "... is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on page 39. The green and yellow lights next to the DC power required by the computer. 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...
B A T T E R Y - The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. For information on using the network adapter, see "... is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on page 39. The green and yellow lights next to the DC power required by the computer. 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...
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... O C K I V E - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 119. About Your Computer 23 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see "Memory" on page 115. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the... connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 90. Bottom ...
... O C K I V E - M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical Drive" on page 119. About Your Computer 23 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see "Memory" on page 115. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the... connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to help prevent damage to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see "Security Cable Lock" on page 90. Bottom ...
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...one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE... computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible...
...one way. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer and the printer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. See the documentation that came with your printer. Connecting a USB Printer NOTE... computer is turned on. 1 Complete the operating system setup if you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible...
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...jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is expected in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer... more protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to a UPS. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your area. Some surge protector manufacturers...
...jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is expected in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as a printer... more protection. A device with surge protection help prevent damage to a UPS. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your area. Some surge protector manufacturers...
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... on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display 33 ...or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only...
... on either the computer display or the external device. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Using the Display 33 ...or down -arrow key to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to switch the video image between the display only, the external device only...
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... dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the ...Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to restore (maximize) all currently available ...
... dialog box. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to a network). Windows logo key and Opens the ...Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is connected to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to restore (maximize) all currently available ...
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... 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. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and...
... 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. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as the character repeat rate, open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and...
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... USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your...
... USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your...
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...or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on , the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the... disposing of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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...
...or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. For information about the Power Meter, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the battery charge. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on , the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the... disposing of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 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...
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...hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery... as described below or by using the Power Management Wizard. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. ...
...hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery... as described below or by using the Power Management Wizard. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage. ...
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...of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Press the power button. - For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. You cannot make the computer...data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 72), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system...
...of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . Press the power button. - For more information on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. You cannot make the computer...data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. or • Depending on how you set the power management options on the Advanced tab (see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 72), or simply restart (reboot) your operating system...
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... the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to the information that you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the...
... the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to the information that you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the...
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... obtain specific information about the wireless network card: a Right-click Wireless Network Connection. b Click Properties. NOTE: If your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or... Internet connection. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your computer is no power connected to the Classic Start menu option, you attempt to set to the router. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ...
... obtain specific information about the wireless network card: a Right-click Wireless Network Connection. b Click Properties. NOTE: If your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your computer. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear under LAN or... Internet connection. If Wireless Network Connection appears, you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your computer is no power connected to the Classic Start menu option, you attempt to set to the router. 8 Insert a network cable into the network (RJ...
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... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer, perform the checks in the Product ...Information Guide. NOTE: If your hard drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (...
... you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer, perform the checks in the Product ...Information Guide. NOTE: If your hard drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD (...