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... 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
... 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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... 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 Charging...
... 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 Charging...
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... 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 151 Removing the Card 151 Replacing the Card 152 Coin-Cell Battery 152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 14 Dell™ QuickSet 155 15 Traveling With Your Computer 157 Identifying Your Computer 157 Packing the Computer 157 Travel Tips...
... 151 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 151 Removing the Card 151 Replacing the Card 152 Coin-Cell Battery 152 Removing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery 153 14 Dell™ QuickSet 155 15 Traveling With Your Computer 157 Identifying Your Computer 157 Packing the Computer 157 Travel Tips...
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... functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable... or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - For details, see "Right Side View" on page 26. NOTE: The light turns on when...
... functionality, right-click the icon in the notification area, and then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Flashing amber: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is running on when wireless networking is enabled. To quickly enable... or disable all wireless devices, use the wireless switch. Solid blue: The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the - For details, see "Right Side View" on page 26. NOTE: The light turns on when...
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.... Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 28 About Your Computer Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents A I R V E N T S - Fan noise is running. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is...
.... Do not store your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. 28 About Your Computer Back View 1 2 1 battery 2 air vents A I R V E N T S - Fan noise is running. The computer uses an internal fan to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is...
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... page 50). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 49). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" 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...
... page 50). B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Using a Battery" on page 49). When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet (see "Checking the Battery Charge" 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...
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C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini-Cards (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - Covers the compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127. C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N -
C E L L B A T T E R Y C O M P A R T M E N T - Compartment for WLAN, WWAN, or FCM Mini-Cards (see "Adding and Replacing Parts" on page 144). 30 About Your Computer M E M O R Y M O D U L E / C O I - Covers the compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules and the coin-cell battery. For additional information, see "Wireless Mini-Cards" on page 127. C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - W I R E L E S S M I N I N -
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... data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Line conditioners are designed... to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do ...
... data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Line conditioners are designed... to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do ...
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NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the edges until it is clean and any installed batteries. Wipe the display gently working from the center to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, ...
NOTICE: To help prevent damage to the edges until it is clean and any installed batteries. Wipe the display gently working from the center to the computer or display, do not wipe the display with soap or alcohol. • Moisten a soft, ...
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... Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Battery Performance" on page 49). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it clicks into the ball cage or use a can...are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 127). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their channels if they are misaligned. ...
... Ensure that fluff from the swab is not left on the rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn off your computer (see "Battery Performance" on page 49). 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with water, and wipe it clicks into the ball cage or use a can...are dirty, clean the rollers with a cotton swab moistened lightly with isopropyl alcohol. 6 Recenter the rollers in their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries (see "Turning Off Your Computer" on page 127). 2 Disconnect any attached devices from the computer and from their channels if they are misaligned. ...
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..., external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc.). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 50). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard...
..., external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, etc.). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on page 50). Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). The 9 light indicates that option. Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external keyboard...
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...to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat... windows. Runs Windows Explorer. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). Opens the System Properties dialog box....
...to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the notification area, and then click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat... windows. Runs Windows Explorer. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. This key combination functions as a toggle to a network). Opens the System Properties dialog box....
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...projectors that you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to one not supported by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable...an external monitor). • Press and the down-arrow key to your portable computer or docking device. If your computer is running on battery power, you can change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may appear on either the computer...
...projectors that you attach to decrease brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to one not supported by setting the display brightness to the lowest comfortable...an external monitor). • Press and the down-arrow key to your portable computer or docking device. If your computer is running on battery power, you can change the display resolution from the current settings, the image may appear blurry or text may appear on either the computer...
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... the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new...mode. (You can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management ...
... the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used, you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new...mode. (You can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the Windows notification area. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell™ warranty for your computer, see "Configuring Power Management ...
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... disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
... disposal or environmental agency for advice on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
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... time). Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
... time). Charge Gauge By either pressing once or pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by the number of times it is in Dell QuickSet. To check the battery health using the Battery Meter in good condition, and more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in...
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... change the settings for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on... Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your portable computer...
... change the settings for long periods of time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on... Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your portable computer...
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...battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery... to continue charging the battery. Using a Battery 53 Using the Sleep...Battery NOTE: Charge time is hot from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery...battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery...battery in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. If the battery is longer with a battery... like. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately...
...battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery... to continue charging the battery. Using a Battery 53 Using the Sleep...Battery NOTE: Charge time is hot from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery...battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery...battery in a hot environment, the battery may lose data. If the battery is longer with a battery... like. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately...
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...it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. 54 Using a Battery The battery is designed to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other ...that the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. See the documentation that came with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer.
...it . NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with the computer in reverse order. 54 Using a Battery The battery is designed to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other ...that the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. See the documentation that came with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device (docked), undock it open. 5 Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer.
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A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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. Using a Battery 55 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.
A battery discharges during prolonged storage. 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. Using a Battery 55 Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it.