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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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... your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you received an... Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed 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® taskbar. ...
... your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore returns your computer to its original operating state. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Restoring Your Operating System" on the operating system you received an... Operating System CD NOTE: The Operating System CD is already installed 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® taskbar. ...
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...5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device status lights 7 keyboard and wireless status lights 8 media control buttons 9 microphone/line-in connector 10 headphone connectors (2) 11 touch pad buttons 12 touch pad 13 keyboard 14 Dell MediaDirect™ button C A M E R A - For... more information about the camera, see "Using the Display" on the computer or to take a picture. Press the power button to turn on page 33. D I S P L A Y - See "Power Management Modes" on...
...5 6 7 10 9 8 1 camera 2 display 3 power button 4 shutter button 5 speakers (2) 6 device status lights 7 keyboard and wireless status lights 8 media control buttons 9 microphone/line-in connector 10 headphone connectors (2) 11 touch pad buttons 12 touch pad 13 keyboard 14 Dell MediaDirect™ button C A M E R A - For... more information about the camera, see "Using the Display" on the computer or to take a picture. Press the power button to turn on page 33. D I S P L A Y - See "Power Management Modes" on...
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... (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. About Your Computer 17 Turns on when the numeric keypad is in a power management mode. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. Turns on when the...
... (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. About Your Computer 17 Turns on when the numeric keypad is in a power management mode. KEYBOARD AND WIRELESS STATUS LIGHTS - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is enabled. Turns on when the...
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... 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 - The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to the DC power required by the computer. When a battery is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your...
... 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 - The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. The green and yellow lights next to the DC power required by the computer. When a battery is installed, you can connect the AC adapter with your...
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... 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - D R I V E L O C K I V E - Holds the optical drive in place. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the cable. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly...
... 8 battery 6 battery-bay latch release H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - D R I V E L O C K I V E - Holds the optical drive in place. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the cable. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Lets you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly...
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... 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 power supplies (UPS) 30 Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. The USB connectors...
... 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 power supplies (UPS) 30 Setting Up Your Computer Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to the USB connectors on the computer. The USB connectors...
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...fairly constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... the network cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge...
...fairly constant level. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... the network cable from the network wall connector during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Setting Up Your Computer 31 NOTICE: Not all surge...
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...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to ...arrow key on the keyboard. Before you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -... external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you change .
...display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. You can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow key to ...arrow key on the keyboard. Before you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -... external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you change .
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...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. Displays icons representing all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box...example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). Power Management Activates a power management mode. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on...
...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. Displays icons representing all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box...example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). Power Management Activates a power management mode. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on...
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... of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. 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 your finger to allow you can use other shortcut keys for...
... of your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. 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 your finger to allow you can use other shortcut keys for...
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...on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40) before you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. CAUTION...new battery during the life of fire or explosion. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to work with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Do not use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with a ...
...on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 40) before you when the battery charge is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. CAUTION...new battery during the life of fire or explosion. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to work with your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. Do not use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with a ...
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... about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. 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 charged. After hundreds of its charge remaining. Check...
... about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar, and click Help. 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 charged. After hundreds of its charge remaining. Check...
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... Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: •...power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar, and click Help. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Power Management Wizard. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power... Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power usage. See "Power ...Configuring Power Management ...power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power...
... Conserving Battery Power Perform the following actions to conserve battery power: •...power while in standby mode, it was in the taskbar, and click Help. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by using the Power Management Wizard. For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power... Power Management Wizard to select options to optimize your computer's power usage. See "Power ...Configuring Power Management ...power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Each light represents incremental degradation. See "Specifications" on conserving battery power...
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...use one of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data... to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the Advanced tab. or • Depending on how you...
...use one of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by copying system data... to enter hibernate mode: - NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in the Power Options Properties window, use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the Advanced tab. or • Depending on how you...
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...how to continue charging the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and...environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to the information that you use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to room temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery ...
...how to continue charging the battery. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged 6-cell battery in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start→ Control Panel→ Performance and...environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to the information that you use the QuickSet Power Management Wizard or Windows Power Options Properties to room temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery ...
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NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to set to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 75. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer. See "Physically ...Connecting to the Classic Start menu option, you continue with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. The Order Confirmation for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your...
NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to set to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 75. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer. See "Physically ...Connecting to the Classic Start menu option, you continue with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. The Order Confirmation for a minimum of 5 minutes after disconnecting your...
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...: If your hard drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When to wait until you begin any of...
...: If your hard drive or from either your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on page 97 and run the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . When to wait until you begin any of...