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...37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 41 ...Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45 Standby Mode 45 ...
...37 Setting Display Resolution 38 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 39 Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Battery 40 CD or DVD Tray 40 Display Functions 40 Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Function 40 Power Management 41 ...Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 44 Charge Gauge 44 Low-Battery Warning 45 Conserving Battery Power 45 Power Management Modes 45 Standby Mode 45 ...
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...Battery 48 6 Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 51 Playing CDs or DVDs 51 Adjusting the Volume 52 Adjusting the Picture 53 Copying CDs and DVDs 54 How to Copy a CD or DVD 54 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 54 Helpful Tips 55 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell... and S/PDIF Digital Audio 67 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 69 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 70 8 Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 73 Contents 5
...Battery 48 6 Dell™ QuickSet Features 49 7 Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia 51 Playing CDs or DVDs 51 Adjusting the Volume 52 Adjusting the Picture 53 Copying CDs and DVDs 54 How to Copy a CD or DVD 54 Using Blank CDs and DVDs 54 Helpful Tips 55 Using Dell Media Experience and Dell... and S/PDIF Digital Audio 67 Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones 69 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft® Windows® XP . . . 70 8 Using Cards 71 ExpressCards 71 ExpressCard Blanks 71 Installing an ExpressCard 71 Removing an ExpressCard or Blank 73 Contents 5
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Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer ...
Hard Drive 119 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 121 Memory 121 Modem 124 Mini-Card 126 Hinge Cover 129 Keyboard 130 Coin-Cell Battery 131 Optical Drive 132 Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 133 13 Traveling With Your Computer 135 Identifying Your Computer 135 Packing the Computer ...
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... adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 17 A Tour of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the ...turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. Turns on when the...
... adequately charged (or the computer is turned off the computer while the light is flashing. If the computer is connected to indicate battery charge status. NOTICE: To avoid loss of Your Computer 17 A Tour of data, never turn on the computer, and blinks when the ...turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. Turns on when the...
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... use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology ... F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T H B L U E T O O T H ® W I V E - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on the battery charge status. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - The size displayed for optional internal 9 docking connector card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the drive before ...
... use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. For more information, see "Replacing the Battery" on page 47. For more information, see the documentation that came with Bluetooth® wireless technology ... F O R O P T I O N A L I N T E R N A L C A R D W I T H B L U E T O O T H ® W I V E - For more information, see "Using a Battery" on the battery charge status. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - The size displayed for optional internal 9 docking connector card with your hard drive in Windows Explorer is the capacity of the drive before ...
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...jack and disconnect your computer to ensure that the device is approved by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do... all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Setting Up Your Computer 35 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Line conditioners are designed ...
...jack and disconnect your computer to ensure that the device is approved by nearby lightning strikes. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do... all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Setting Up Your Computer 35 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Line conditioners are designed ...
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...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the screen. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 37 NOTE: By default, the Brightness ... appear on either the computer display or the external device, depending on battery power, you can click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. Press to...
...and the external device simultaneously. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the screen. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change . Using the Display 37 NOTE: By default, the Brightness ... appear on either the computer display or the external device, depending on battery power, you can click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. For more information on the keyboard.The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. Press to...
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... and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 49. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of icons representing all currently available display options (...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on page 44. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on ). Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. and up-arrow key ...
... and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on an external monitor). For more information about the Battery Meter, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on page 49. Display Functions Ejects the tray out of icons representing all currently available display options (...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on page 44. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter" on ). Highlight the icon that represents the desired state to switch to that option. and up-arrow key ...
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... fire or explosion. Operating time is fully charged. Do not use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, click the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. CAUTION:... writing to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you use a battery from Dell. The battery is designed to work with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using ...
... fire or explosion. Operating time is fully charged. Do not use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. To view battery charge status, click the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Power Options, and click the Power Meter tab. CAUTION:... writing to a CD or DVD. You can also set power management options to alert you use a battery from Dell. The battery is designed to work with the AC adapter until the battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • Using ...
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... of times it is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Keep the battery away from children. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low...
... of times it is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter window. Keep the battery away from children. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low...
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... is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47 for more than 60 percent of power, hibernate...
... is largely determined by turning off the display and the hard drive after a low-battery warning. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of two ways: by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47 for more than 60 percent of power, hibernate...
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... the power button. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by . Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to the ...or Blank" on how you set the power management options. Press . NOTICE: You should not remove devices while your operating system. 46 Using a Battery You may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. - To enter standby mode: • Click the Start...
... the power button. You cannot make the computer exit hibernate mode by . Close the display. - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Press the power button. - You cannot make the computer exit standby mode by copying system data to the ...or Blank" on how you set the power management options. Press . NOTICE: You should not remove devices while your operating system. 46 Using a Battery You may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. Press the power button. - To enter standby mode: • Click the Start...
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For more information about resolving problems with your computer or being used in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical ... button in the taskbar. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is hot from being in approximately 2 hours. If the battery is connected to continue charging the battery. Charge time is turned off . Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is...
For more information about resolving problems with your computer or being used in your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical ... button in the taskbar. To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is hot from being in approximately 2 hours. If the battery is connected to continue charging the battery. Charge time is turned off . Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. For more information, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 47. 48 Using a Battery
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, place the battery in the bay and press down until the battery-bay latch release clicks. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. For more information, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 47. 48 Using a Battery
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.... I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I S CRITICALLY LOW - Contact Dell. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I C E - If your computer to an electrical outlet to be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I ...Then immediately exit the program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. The time or date ...
.... I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - P R O V I D E D I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I S CRITICALLY LOW - Contact Dell. The keyboard controller may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may be loose. WA R N I N G : BATTERY I C E - If your computer to an electrical outlet to be malfunctioning. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A N I E E E 1 3 9 4 D E V I C E N O T P R O V I ...Then immediately exit the program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. The battery is listed, Windows recognizes the device. The time or date ...
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...computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST T H E POWER PROPERTIES - P R O V I T H A D E L L- Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on but the display remains blank, reinstall the ...memory modules. Connect the computer to room temperature. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the ...
...computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to an electrical outlet. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - ADJUST T H E POWER PROPERTIES - P R O V I T H A D E L L- Contact Dell. See "Contacting Dell" on but the display remains blank, reinstall the ...memory modules. Connect the computer to room temperature. CHECK THE BATTERY TEMPERATURE - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the ...
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...; See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is not possible on battery power alone. If the printer is connected to the computer. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Using ... to experience a degradation in the Product Information Guide. Docking While the Computer Is Running If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is listed, right-click...
...; See the printer documentation for cable connection information. • Ensure that the Print to the following port(s): setting is not possible on battery power alone. If the printer is connected to the computer. See the printer documentation for your printer, contact the printer's manufacturer. Using ... to experience a degradation in the Product Information Guide. Docking While the Computer Is Running If a computer is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the docking device is ignored until the AC adapter is listed, right-click...
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...A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I C A L O U T L E T - If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on . If the Display Is Blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch... Display Is Difficult to your computer supports, it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Press and the up- CHECK THE BATTERY - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - ...
...A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I C A L O U T L E T - If an error message appears, see "Error Messages" on . If the Display Is Blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch... Display Is Difficult to your computer supports, it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Press and the up- CHECK THE BATTERY - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I T O R - ...
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...if you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 5 Remove the battery. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the locking tabs ...CAUTION: Before you service the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer. NOTICE: Damage due to servicing that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off ...
...if you pull connectors apart, keep them evenly aligned to avoid bending any telephone or network cables from their electrical outlets. 5 Remove the battery. Before Working Inside Your Computer Use the following steps before you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector, not on the locking tabs ...CAUTION: Before you service the computer. 4 Disconnect your computer. NOTICE: Damage due to servicing that the work surface is not covered by Dell is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from potential damage and to help protect your computer from being scratched. 2 Turn off ...
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... in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 6 Press the power button to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the back of the computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the ExpressCard ...drive. even a slight bump can damage the drive. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you must remove the battery before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is on page...
... in standby mode, or in the Product Information Guide. 1 2 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery 6 Press the power button to install an operating system, drivers, and utilities on the back of the computer). NOTE: Dell does not guarantee compatibility or provide support for hard drives from the ExpressCard ...drive. even a slight bump can damage the drive. CAUTION: Before you remove the hard drive from a source other than Dell, you must remove the battery before removing the hard drive. NOTICE: Hard drives are installing a hard drive from the computer when the drive is on page...