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Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 17 Right Side View 19 Back View 20 Bottom View 23 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 25 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 25 Customizable Lights 26 Setting Up a Printer 27 Printer Cable 27 Connecting a USB Printer 27 Power Protection Devices 28 Surge Protectors 28 Line Conditioners 28 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 32 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 9 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 13 Left Side View 17 Right Side View 19 Back View 20 Bottom View 23 2 Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet 25 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 25 Customizable Lights 26 Setting Up a Printer 27 Printer Cable 27 Connecting a USB Printer 27 Power Protection Devices 28 Surge Protectors 28 Line Conditioners 28 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 28 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 32 Contents 3
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...-Battery Warning 33 Charging the Battery 33 Removing a Battery 33 Installing a Battery 34 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 35 Copying CDs and DVDs 35 How to Copy a CD or DVD 35 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 36 Helpful Tips 36 Using Dell ...Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 45 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 48 Power Management 48 4 Contents
...-Battery Warning 33 Charging the Battery 33 Removing a Battery 33 Installing a Battery 34 Storing a Battery 34 4 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 35 Copying CDs and DVDs 35 How to Copy a CD or DVD 35 Using Blank CD-Rs and CD-RWs 36 Helpful Tips 36 Using Dell ...Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 45 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 47 Key Combinations 47 System Functions 47 Battery 48 CD or DVD Tray 48 Display Functions 48 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 48 Power Management 48 4 Contents
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... 83 Before Working Inside Your Computer 84 Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 87 Memory 87 Modem 90 Mini PCI Card 91 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 Coin-Cell Battery 96 Display 97 Optical Drive 99 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 10... Appendix Specifications 103 Using the System Setup Program 109 Overview 109 Viewing the System Setup Screens 109 System Setup Screen 109 Commonly Used Options 110 Dell Technical Support Policy...
... 83 Before Working Inside Your Computer 84 Hard Drive 85 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 87 Memory 87 Modem 90 Mini PCI Card 91 Hinge Cover 94 Keyboard 95 Coin-Cell Battery 96 Display 97 Optical Drive 99 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 100 10... Appendix Specifications 103 Using the System Setup Program 109 Overview 109 Viewing the System Setup Screens 109 System Setup Screen 109 Commonly Used Options 110 Dell Technical Support Policy...
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....dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid loss of pressing the power button. If the computer is flashing. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn off the computer while the light is connected to indicate battery ...never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes...
....dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid loss of pressing the power button. If the computer is flashing. Press the power button to enter or exit a power management mode. NOTICE: To avoid losing data when you turn off the computer while the light is connected to indicate battery ...never turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on when the computer reads or writes...
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... running . A I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns the volume down. A Tour of a mouse. Turns the volume up. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on a battery, the light operates as a closed briefcase, while it is running on page 37. Play or pause. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or...
... running . A I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Turns the volume down. A Tour of a mouse. Turns the volume up. See "Using Dell MediaDirect" on a battery, the light operates as a closed briefcase, while it is running on page 37. Play or pause. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or...
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...on page 33. Do not store your card. For more information, see "Removing a Battery" on page 85. When a battery is running. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 31. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth®.../modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - A I R V E N T - Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery cover for internal card with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you can damage the...
...on page 33. Do not store your card. For more information, see "Removing a Battery" on page 85. When a battery is running. For more information, see "Using a Battery" on page 31. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth®.../modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - A I R V E N T - Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery cover for internal card with your computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is installed, you can damage the...
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...NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that came with surge protection help to prevent damage to the ...surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. The level of the surge protector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. A device with the cost of protection is being saved ...
...NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that came with surge protection help to prevent damage to the ...surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. The level of the surge protector. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Turn on the printer and then turn on the computer. A device with the cost of protection is being saved ...
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Setting Up Your Computer 29 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions.
Setting Up Your Computer 29 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions.
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... whenever possible. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is not connected to run the computer when it is used, you connect your Dell computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide. Operating time is recommended that ... 9. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with the main battery installed at all times, and always connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of a lithium-ion battery. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of your Dell portable computer with household waste. To ...
... whenever possible. NOTE: It is significantly reduced when you when the battery charge is not connected to run the computer when it is used, you connect your Dell computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the Product Information Guide. Operating time is recommended that ... 9. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with the main battery installed at all times, and always connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of a lithium-ion battery. Battery operating time varies depending on disposing of your Dell portable computer with household waste. To ...
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.... If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 32 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on battery power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal...
.... If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 32 Using a Battery Keep the battery away from children. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on battery power. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal...
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... is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being in the Dell Help file. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Then...
... is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from being in the Dell Help file. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. Then...
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... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 34 Using...
... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 34 Using...
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.... See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. To access the help file, see page 9. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of...
.... See "Power Management" in the Power Options Properties window. To access the help file, see the Dell Help file. To access the help file, see page 9. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. To access the help file, see page 9. CD or DVD Tray Ejects the tray out of...
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... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The battery charge may need to turn on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is in the Windows taskbar. NOTE: See the Dell Help file for information on standby mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the PC Card...
... in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. The battery charge may need to turn on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is in the Windows taskbar. NOTE: See the Dell Help file for information on standby mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - Ensure that the PC Card...
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... devices, power strips, and the extension cable to charge. Contact Dell. See the Dell Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. 72 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the electrical outlet is...
... devices, power strips, and the extension cable to charge. Contact Dell. See the Dell Help file or search for setup and troubleshooting information. 72 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the electrical outlet is...
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See "Reinstalling Drivers" on . Connect the computer to verify that you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: If you attach ... correctly, the mouse may be defective. If the display is working by testing it is on page 78. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the...
See "Reinstalling Drivers" on . Connect the computer to verify that you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is blank NOTE: If you attach ... correctly, the mouse may be defective. If the display is working by testing it is on page 78. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I E S - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on the...
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If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the system has battery power or is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Contact Dell. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. C H E C ...Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. ...
If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the system has battery power or is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Contact Dell. M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I O N - If the external monitor works, the computer display or video controller may be defective. C H E C ...Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. See "Contacting Dell" on the computer and the monitor and adjust the monitor brightness and contrast controls. ...
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...Also, before you service the computer. 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by its pins. Hold a component such as a connector on your computer ...off your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull ...
...Also, before you service the computer. 84 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by its pins. Hold a component such as a connector on your computer ...off your own personal safety. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following safety guidelines to help ensure your computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect a cable, pull ...
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... the PC Card slot. 9 Close the display and turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on a flat work surface. 10 Remove the hard drive. See the following subsection, "Hard Drive." NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...the computer upside down on the bottom of the hard drive. 5 Disconnect your computer (see page 83) before removing the hard drive. battery-bay latch release battery 6 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not...
... the PC Card slot. 9 Close the display and turn off your computer and all attached devices from their electrical outlets, slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on a flat work surface. 10 Remove the hard drive. See the following subsection, "Hard Drive." NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic ...the computer upside down on the bottom of the hard drive. 5 Disconnect your computer (see page 83) before removing the hard drive. battery-bay latch release battery 6 Remove the optical drive, if installed, from the bay. Do not remove the hard drive while the computer is hot, do not...
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... Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten... 86 Adding and Replacing Parts If you use excessive force, you begin working inside the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. screws (2) hard drive ...
... Information Guide. 3 Slide the hard drive out of the computer. 4 Remove the new drive from sources other than Dell, you are installing a hard drive from a source other than Dell. NOTE: If you need to slide the drive into the bay until it is fully seated. 6 Replace and tighten... 86 Adding and Replacing Parts If you use excessive force, you begin working inside the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you may damage the connector. 5 Slide the hard drive into place. screws (2) hard drive ...