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... 35 Surge Protectors 35 Line Conditioners 36 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS 36 3 Using the System Setup Program 37 Viewing the System Setup Screen 38 System Setup Screen 38 Commonly Used Options 38 Cleaning Your ... 42 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Key Combinations 43 System Functions 43 Display Functions 43 Battery 43 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 44 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 44 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 44 Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad 46 4 Contents
... 35 Surge Protectors 35 Line Conditioners 36 Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS 36 3 Using the System Setup Program 37 Viewing the System Setup Screen 38 System Setup Screen 38 Commonly Used Options 38 Cleaning Your ... 42 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . . . 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Key Combinations 43 System Functions 43 Display Functions 43 Battery 43 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 44 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 44 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 44 Touch Pad 45 Customizing the Touch Pad 46 4 Contents
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... 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the Sleep Power State 53 Charging the Battery 53 Replacing the Battery 54 Storing...
... 6 Using a Battery 49 Battery Performance 49 Checking the Battery Charge 50 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 50 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 51 Charge Gauge 51 Low-Battery Warning 52 Conserving Battery Power 52 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 52 Using the Sleep Power State 53 Charging the Battery 53 Replacing the Battery 54 Storing...
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Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 ...
Dell MediaDirect problems 106 Other software problems 107 Memory Problems 108 Network Problems 108 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 109 Power Problems 110 Printer Problems 111 Scanner Problems 112 Sound and Speaker Problems 112 No sound from integrated speakers 112 No sound from external speakers 113 ...
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...Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Finding Information 17 This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 155. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Frequently asked ...
...Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Finding Information 17 This support provides real-time health scans of your computing environment The Dell... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 155. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. Frequently asked ...
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Front View 12 3 14 13 4 12 5 6 11 10 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 keyboard 7 8-in-1 memory reader 9 audio connectors 11 touch pad 13 power button 20 About Your Computer 98 7 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons 12 media direct button 14 dual digital microphones (optional)
Front View 12 3 14 13 4 12 5 6 11 10 1 camera indicator 3 display 5 keyboard 7 8-in-1 memory reader 9 audio connectors 11 touch pad 13 power button 20 About Your Computer 98 7 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6 fingerprint reader (optional) 8 microphone connector 10 touch pad buttons 12 media direct button 14 dual digital microphones (optional)
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...E C T ™ B U T T O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Turns on...a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. About Your Computer 23 Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 45). P O W E R B U ...
...E C T ™ B U T T O N - A Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled. Press the Dell MediaDirect button to turn off completely (may take several seconds). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on when the numeric keypad (Num Lock) is enabled. Turns on...a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. About Your Computer 23 Provides the functionality of a mouse (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on page 45). P O W E R B U ...
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... cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. 1 2 1 AC adapter port 2 AC... adapter connector CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 25 The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to...
... cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned on or off. 1 2 1 AC adapter port 2 AC... adapter connector CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 25 The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to...
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... window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to start the Add Printer Wizard. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection...
... window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after...voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 35 Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to start the Add Printer Wizard. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection...
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... constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Line Conditioners NOTICE:...battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer The battery ...
... constant level. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Line Conditioners NOTICE:...battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is available. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer The battery ...
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... keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). This key combination functions as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area...and then click Help. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). You can use of the Windows logo ...
... keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to a network). This key combination functions as a toggle to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area...and then click Help. Opens the Run dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). You can use of the Windows logo ...
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... . Using the Display 47 Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image...the image may appear, but the brightness level on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the resolution to one not supported by setting the display brightness to...
... . Using the Display 47 Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of the current settings so you can conserve power by your computer and display. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate NOTE: If you change the display resolution from the current settings, the image...the image may appear, but the brightness level on either the computer display or the external device. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the resolution to one not supported by setting the display brightness to...
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... use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet to media. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the... Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155.) Using a Battery 49 For optimal computer performance and to , the following:...
... use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet to media. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the... Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155.) Using a Battery 49 For optimal computer performance and to , the following:...
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... or equipment damage. The battery is low. You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium...-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. 50 Using a Battery You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your...
... or equipment damage. The battery is low. You can check the battery charge on your computer using any one of the following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows battery meter icon located in the notification area • Battery charge/health gauge located on disposing of a lithium...-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer. 50 Using a Battery You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your...
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...the computer unattended for the battery alarms in the Select a power plan window. 52 Using a Battery Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer. • For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification...your portable computer, do one of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical...
...the computer unattended for the battery alarms in the Select a power plan window. 52 Using a Battery Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer. • For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification...your portable computer, do one of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical...
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... the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber...
... the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber...
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... Broadband Modem Cable" on page 73). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.
... Broadband Modem Cable" on page 73). 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through the Windows Vista Start button . 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem.
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... before continuing with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the...
... before continuing with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the router. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14 See the...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that ...; During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is known to be powered down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two...
...; logo appears, press immediately. Press and hold the key while powering the computer on (or restart) your computer. 3 Start the Dell Diagnostics in one of your docking device for instructions. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that ...; During the assessment, answer any key to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If the computer is known to be powered down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: Before attempting the following two...
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See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your CD or DVD creation ...; Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C LEAN THE DRIVE O R DISK - See "Cleaning Your Computer" on Sleep state. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 53 for your antivirus software to the drive. See the help files for information on page 40.
See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 119. Optical drive problems NOTE: High-speed optical drive vibration is not listed, perform a full scan with your CD or DVD creation ...; Computer. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. C LEAN THE DRIVE O R DISK - See "Cleaning Your Computer" on Sleep state. See "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 53 for your antivirus software to the drive. See the help files for information on page 40.
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... If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Ensure that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet...
... If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the display. Ensure that the numbers lock light is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet...