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... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 43 4 Contents
... 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 Battery 43 Replacing the Battery 43 Storing a Battery 43 4 Contents
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... page 39. 24 About Your Computer For more information, see "Using Networks" on page 40. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Provides information on page 43. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 75. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow...
... page 39. 24 About Your Computer For more information, see "Using Networks" on page 40. BATTERY-BAY LATCH RELEASE - Provides information on page 43. See "Replacing the Battery" on the battery charge status. See "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 75. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow...
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... work with the battery installed at all times. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced ... • Running the computer in the battery bay. One battery is designed to a CD or DVD. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to connect your Dell computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or...
... work with the battery installed at all times. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. Replace the battery only with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced ... • Running the computer in the battery bay. One battery is designed to a CD or DVD. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to connect your Dell computer. You can check the battery charge (see the Product Information Guide or...
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...hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . If no lights appear, the battery is in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If five lights appear, less than... the computer in the taskbar, and click Help. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 163 for at least 3 seconds. For information about the battery operating time. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery.
...hibernate mode when you press the power button, close the display, or press . If no lights appear, the battery is in Dell QuickSet. See "Specifications" on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If five lights appear, less than... the computer in the taskbar, and click Help. To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on page 163 for at least 3 seconds. For information about the battery operating time. By default, a pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery.
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... an extended period of time. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the area corresponding to the information that you connect the computer to replace the main battery, see "Charging the Battery" on and also with the computer...
... an extended period of time. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in approximately 1 hour with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the area corresponding to the information that you connect the computer to replace the main battery, see "Charging the Battery" on and also with the computer...
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...device. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Close all windows and open is your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...Support Center for installation instructions. If the message reappears, contact Dell. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - 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 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 85). See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. The operating system cannot locate a ...
...device. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - Close all windows and open is your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. OPTIONAL ROM BAD CHECKSUM - Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel...Support Center for installation instructions. If the message reappears, contact Dell. NO TIMER TICK INTERRUPT - 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 - Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace them (see page 85). See "Contacting Dell" on page 171. The operating system cannot locate a ...
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... the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. A chip on page 99. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 - Contact Dell. on the system board may be malfunctioning. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N D O W S - T H E D E V I C E I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow ...
... the IEEE 1394 device manufacturer. A chip on page 99. Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 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 - Contact Dell. on the system board may be malfunctioning. Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N D O W S - T H E D E V I C E I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow ...
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... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Turning Off Your Computer" on a flat work surface is connected to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off...before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Damage due to remove the battery from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. See the ...
... NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help protect your computer from the bay. 114 Adding and Replacing Parts See "Turning Off Your Computer" on a flat work surface is connected to prevent the computer cover from being scratched. 2 Turn off...before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. NOTICE: Handle components and cards with locking tabs; Damage due to remove the battery from potential damage and to help ensure your own personal safety. See the ...
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... 9 Remove any installed ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. 10 Remove any media from the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 When you are replacing the battery, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in the base ... drive, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116). 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-drive...
... 9 Remove any installed ExpressCard from the ExpressCard slot. 10 Remove any media from the bay. Adding and Replacing Parts 115 When you are replacing the battery, ensure that you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the removal procedure in the base ... drive, if installed. 11 Remove the hard drive (see "Hard Drive" on page 116). 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-drive...
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... remove the module and reinstall it . Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and fasten the captive screw on the cover. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ...slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 If you begin any of the computer). ...the safety instructions in the computer, click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell System Information.
... remove the module and reinstall it . Forcing the cover to close , remove the module and reinstall it . 5 Replace the memory module cover and fasten the captive screw on the cover. NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge, ground yourself by ...slot. As the computer boots, it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to close may damage your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. Adding and Replacing Parts 121 If you begin any of the computer). ...the safety instructions in the computer, click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell System Information.
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... the cover on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge cover: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTE: When you replace the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press down from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. NOTICE: To... help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. b Insert a plastic scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge ...
... the cover on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge cover: a Open the display all the way (180 degrees) so that it . NOTE: When you replace the hinge cover, first insert the left edge and then press down from left , and remove it lies flat against your work surface. NOTICE: To... help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. b Insert a plastic scribe into place. 1 2 1 hinge ...
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...To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board. 1 2 3 1 screws (3) 2 keyboard 3 keyboard-connector pull-tab NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard ... b Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. c Pull on the pull-tab to release the keyboard cable from the battery bay before replacing the three screws at the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are ...
...To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the battery from the keyboard connector on the system board. 1 2 3 1 screws (3) 2 keyboard 3 keyboard-connector pull-tab NOTICE: To avoid scratching the palm rest when replacing the keyboard, hook the tabs along the front edge of the keyboard ... b Lift the keyboard only enough to hold it up and slightly forward to allow access to replace. c Pull on the pull-tab to release the keyboard cable from the battery bay before replacing the three screws at the top of the keyboard. NOTICE: The keycaps on the keyboard are ...
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WLAN Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 121). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122). 4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
WLAN Card CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on page 113. 2 Remove the hinge cover (see "Hinge Cover" on page 121). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122). 4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover. 124 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide.
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 triangles (2) Mobile Broadband Card CAUTION: Before ... "Hinge Cover" on page 121). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122). 4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover. 128 Adding and Replacing Parts
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 1 antenna cable connectors (2) 2 triangles (2) Mobile Broadband Card CAUTION: Before ... "Hinge Cover" on page 121). 3 Remove the keyboard (see "Keyboard" on page 122). 4 Loosen the captive screw on the communications card cover. 128 Adding and Replacing Parts
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... insert the SIM card into the slot so that it slides under the metal tabs on the back of the computer). 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you insert or remove the card. 2 With the cut-off corner on the card facing away from electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...
... insert the SIM card into the slot so that it slides under the metal tabs on the back of the computer). 134 Adding and Replacing Parts Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in... the Product Information Guide. NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you insert or remove the card. 2 With the cut-off corner on the card facing away from electrostatic discharge (ESD). ...
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... cable and remove it is already installed. If you can disconnect the card from the computer. 4 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page..., carefully pull the card out of the compartment so that you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth 3 card connector wireless technology Adding and Replacing Parts 135
... cable and remove it is already installed. If you can disconnect the card from the computer. 4 To replace the card, connect the card to the system board, you must remove the main battery from the battery bay before you begin working inside the computer. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page..., carefully pull the card out of the compartment so that you ordered a card with Bluetooth wireless technology with Bluetooth 3 card connector wireless technology Adding and Replacing Parts 135
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... allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with items such as your credit card company and ask if it offers coded...139 NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on page 71). • To make the computer as light as extreme temperatures and overexposure to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove ...
... allow it to acclimate to room temperature for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and the hard drive from hazards such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with items such as your credit card company and ask if it offers coded...139 NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on page 71). • To make the computer as light as extreme temperatures and overexposure to Dell. • Create a file on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove ...
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... 73, 134 installing, 73 reader, 21 removing, 74 slot, 73, 134 types, 73, 134 MediaDirect. See Dell MediaDirect memory installing, 119 problems, 99 removing, 120 memory module cover, 23 messages error, 91 microphone directional, 45 ... network connector, 22 O operating system CD, 14, 108, 112 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 108 optical drive description, 21 removing and replacing, 115 See also CD drive See also DVD drive P passwords about, 83 PC Restore, ... 30 UPS, 30 power light conditions, 100 power management conserving battery power, 41 printer cable, 29 connecting, 29 Index 189
... 73, 134 installing, 73 reader, 21 removing, 74 slot, 73, 134 types, 73, 134 MediaDirect. See Dell MediaDirect memory installing, 119 problems, 99 removing, 120 memory module cover, 23 messages error, 91 microphone directional, 45 ... network connector, 22 O operating system CD, 14, 108, 112 reinstalling, 14 reinstalling Windows XP, 108 optical drive description, 21 removing and replacing, 115 See also CD drive See also DVD drive P passwords about, 83 PC Restore, ... 30 UPS, 30 power light conditions, 100 power management conserving battery power, 41 printer cable, 29 connecting, 29 Index 189