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... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 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...
... Image From Your Computer Display To a Projector 47 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate . . . . . 47 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...
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...your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. If the computer is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled... all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. light operates as follows: - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is low. - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. NOTE: The light turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your ...
...your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. If the computer is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on when Bluetooth® Wireless Technology is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is enabled... all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. light operates as follows: - Flashing amber: The battery charge is charging. - Solid blue: The battery is low. - Solid amber: The battery charge is enabled. NOTE: The light turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your ...
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... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 54 for instructions). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 50). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 49). About Your Computer 29 Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell...
... connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Using a Battery" on page 54 for instructions). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Releases the battery (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 50). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 49). About Your Computer 29 Bottom View 1 2 3 5 4 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment 2 battery release latch 4 memory module/coin-cell...
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... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Line Conditioners NOTICE...: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE:...
... See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Line Conditioners NOTICE...: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE:...
Owner's Manual
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... media. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For best results, operate the...
... media. For optimal computer performance and to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE: Because the battery may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the main battery installed at all times. For best results, operate the...
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... Battery Charge 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 the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell...
... Battery Charge 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 the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell...
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right...
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the total battery charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery, as described below, and by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. For information about QuickSet, right...
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... State" on page 52). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window...
... State" on page 52). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Select a power plan window...
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..." on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is hot from overcharging. For more information...
..." on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is hot from overcharging. For more information...
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 55 After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 53) before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 55 After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 53) before you store your computer for an extended period of time.
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... an electrical outlet; The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. 102...
... an electrical outlet; The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on the system board may be malfunctioning. U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I S N O T R E A D Y - The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be malfunctioning. T H E D E V I C E I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. 102...
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... a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as you may need to charge. Connect the computer to room temperature. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on page 53. Contact Dell (see "Using...
... a steady amber, the battery charge is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as you may need to charge. Connect the computer to room temperature. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I G H T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Depending on page 53. Contact Dell (see "Using...
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...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse extension cable, ...N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
...controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 87. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a mouse extension cable, ...N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down...
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..., address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. Place information such as shaving cream...computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer....
..., address, and phone number in this file. • Contact your Service Tag and store it in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. Place information such as shaving cream...computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you need to report a loss or theft to law enforcement officials and to Dell. • Create a file on . Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer....
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...drive to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior to ...entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on page 52). • If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or...
...drive to prevent loss of data. To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 81). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on the computer. • Prior to ...entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on page 52). • If you are traveling internationally, carry proof of ownership-or...
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... lb) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° ...to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 170 Specifications See "Using a Battery" on page 49 for more information on page ...
... lb) (9 cell) 0.33 kg (0.7 lb) (6 cell) 11.1 VDC 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° ...to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 170 Specifications See "Using a Battery" on page 49 for more information on page ...
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See sound B battery charge gauge, 51 charging, 53 checking the charge, 50 performance, 49 power meter, 51 removing, 54 replacing coin-cell battery, 152 storing, 55 blanks ExpressCards, 67, 71 removing, 69, 72 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 24 installing, 151 boot sequence... problems, 95 drive problems, 95 Check Disk, 96 cleaning display, 40 keyboard, 40 media, 42 mouse, 41 touch pad, 41 coin-cell battery replacing, 152 computer crashes, 105-106 restore to previous operating state, 121 slow performance, 97, 107 specifications, 165 stops responding, 105 connecting Mobile...
See sound B battery charge gauge, 51 charging, 53 checking the charge, 50 performance, 49 power meter, 51 removing, 54 replacing coin-cell battery, 152 storing, 55 blanks ExpressCards, 67, 71 removing, 69, 72 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 24 installing, 151 boot sequence... problems, 95 drive problems, 95 Check Disk, 96 cleaning display, 40 keyboard, 40 media, 42 mouse, 41 touch pad, 41 coin-cell battery replacing, 152 computer crashes, 105-106 restore to previous operating state, 121 slow performance, 97, 107 specifications, 165 stops responding, 105 connecting Mobile...