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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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...NOTE: The light turns on page 26). If the computer is critically low. Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is enabled. ...that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - For more information, see "Right Side View" on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. light operates...
...NOTE: The light turns on page 26). If the computer is critically low. Solid amber: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is enabled. ...that came with your Bluetooth Wireless Technology. To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - For more information, see "Right Side View" on only if you ordered Bluetooth Wireless Technology with your computer. light operates...
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... the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 54 for instructions). 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 battery compartment B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 50). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 49...
... the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 54 for instructions). 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 battery compartment B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Releases the battery (see "Using a Battery" on page 50). Provides information on the battery charge (see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 49...
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... such as a printer, to a UPS. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your... Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are...
... such as a printer, to a UPS. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your... Computer A UPS protects against power interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. Line conditioners are...
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... computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155.) Using a Battery 49 One battery is fully charged. Operating time is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over the battery icon in maximum performance mode. (You can hold...
... computer, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155.) Using a Battery 49 One battery is fully charged. Operating time is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over the battery icon in maximum performance mode. (You can hold...
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... with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer. 50 Using a Battery Replace the battery only with extreme care. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
... with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer. 50 Using a Battery Replace the battery only with extreme care. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time...
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.... Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of the charge capacity remains, and you...
.... Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can show a status of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Therefore, a battery can check battery health in one of the charge capacity remains, and you...
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.... • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.... If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data...
.... • To use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted.... If the battery runs completely out of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 155. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data...
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...then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Using a Battery 53 Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting ...set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your computer...
...then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Using a Battery 53 Sleep automatically saves your work session without restarting ...set the power management options in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to conserve power. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Using the Sleep Power State Rather than shutting down your computer...
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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. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 55
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... module may require recharging. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 164). TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - TI M E- D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Only)" on the hard drive...
... module may require recharging. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 164). TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I B L E . Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 87). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - TI M E- D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Only)" on the hard drive...
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...outlet is working by testing it is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as you complete these checks. The battery charge may be defective. Connect the computer to room temperature. Ensure that the light is off, press the power button to turn on the... state-press the power button to charge. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 163 as a lamp. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Power Problems Fill out the ...
...outlet is working by testing it is used and the conditions under which it with another device, such as you complete these checks. The battery charge may be defective. Connect the computer to room temperature. Ensure that the light is off, press the power button to turn on the... state-press the power button to charge. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 163 as a lamp. C HARGE THE BATTERY - Power Problems Fill out the ...
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... E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Connect the computer to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you complete these checks. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163 as you...
... E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - Connect the computer to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY - If you complete these checks. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE... (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 114 Troubleshooting Video and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 163 as you...
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... food. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is closed... 1 hour before turning it to acclimate to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you plan to Dell. • Create a file on . Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. Traveling With ...
... food. Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as your credit card company and ask if it offers coded identification tags. NOTICE: When the display is closed... 1 hour before turning it to acclimate to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid packing the computer with you plan to Dell. • Create a file on . Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. Traveling With ...
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...if it is permitted. 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. • ...with your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in the trunk of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. 158 Traveling With Your Computer Send the computer through an X-ray machine ...
...if it is permitted. 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. • ...with your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in the trunk of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. 158 Traveling With Your Computer Send the computer through an X-ray machine ...
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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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Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 71 A audio. 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 ... 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 ...
Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 71 A audio. 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 ... 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 ...