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...Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination... 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
...Text Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 Keyboard Illumination... 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell...
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
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..., the light operates as follows: - If the computer is not available to charge the battery). Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - About Your Computer 21 Turns on steadily ... "on" and "off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is charging. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. If the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on...
..., the light operates as follows: - If the computer is not available to charge the battery). Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - light operates as follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - About Your Computer 21 Turns on steadily ... "on" and "off the computer while the light is flashing. Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is charging. Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. If the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on...
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.... Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - A I V E - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - Release the battery. H A R D D R I R V E N T S - About Your Computer 31 Provides information on the battery...
.... Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - A I V E - The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - B A T T E R Y - Release the battery. H A R D D R I R V E N T S - About Your Computer 31 Provides information on the battery...
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... that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects 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). 38 Setting Up Your Computer Uninterruptible Power...
... that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. A UPS protects 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). 38 Setting Up Your Computer Uninterruptible Power...
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... power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
... power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer.
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... the risk of batteries with household waste. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 48 Using a Battery The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of fire... environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Battery Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar...
... the risk of batteries with household waste. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. 48 Using a Battery The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on disposing of fire... environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Battery Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar...
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... can show a status of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the number of times it is approximately 90 percent depleted. That is in... Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is charged. Using a Battery 49 If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the ...
... can show a status of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of two ways: by using the charge gauge on the battery as described below and by the number of times it is approximately 90 percent depleted. That is in... Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you when the battery charge is charged. Using a Battery 49 If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the ...
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... you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on.... Using a Battery 51 Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... you set the power management options in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. To enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. To exit standby or sleep mode, press the power button or open the display, depending on.... Using a Battery 51 Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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...computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 52 Using a Battery Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance, and then click ...simply restart (reboot) your computer. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the ...
...computer exit hibernate mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 52 Using a Battery Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance, and then click ...simply restart (reboot) your computer. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the ...
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... the battery to cool to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer... off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with a battery, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . ...
... the battery to cool to room temperature. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your Dell™ computer. Disconnect the computer from the computer to start charging if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer... off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with a battery, see "Charging the Battery" on the bottom of fire or explosion. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . ...
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...may require recharging. O F- If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). Troubleshooting 119 SEEK ERROR - If ...You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want...
...may require recharging. O F- If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may be malfunctioning. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). Troubleshooting 119 SEEK ERROR - If ...You may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on the hard drive. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Add or Remove Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want...
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...the connector. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Also, for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 180). TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - 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 - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 107). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 120 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U ...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out...
...the connector. otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - Also, for the Date and Time options (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 180). TI M E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I T H A D E L L - 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 - Contact Dell (see "Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN])" on page 107). Contact the ExpressCard manufacturer. 120 Troubleshooting D A Y N O T S E T - P L E A S E R U ...Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge. Ensure that the ExpressCard is running out...
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... may be defective. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. If the battery status light flashes blue... out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 50. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on . 128 Troubleshooting CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn ...
... may be defective. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. If the battery status light flashes blue... out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 50. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on . 128 Troubleshooting CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn ...
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...To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on page 107. CHECK THE BATTERY - If the...recommended that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Ensure that you complete these checks. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another device,...
...To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is on page 107. CHECK THE BATTERY - If the...recommended that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is blank NOTE: If you are using a battery to your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Ensure that you complete these checks. Verify that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it with another device,...
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... file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any external devices attached to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as your name, address, and ... extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer...
... file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any external devices attached to carry with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as your name, address, and ... extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • Use the optional Dell™ carrying case to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your Computer...
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... to entering the airplane, verify that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in case you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid the use of electrical outlets are used in the...
... to entering the airplane, verify that it does not slide around in the trunk of your car or in case you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid the use of electrical outlets are used in the...
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... information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum)...) 10.8 VDC 4 hours (at 100% in 4 hours) 2 hour (at 80% in 2 hours) Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 3.2 ...
... information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum)...) 10.8 VDC 4 hours (at 100% in 4 hours) 2 hour (at 80% in 2 hours) Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 3.2 ...
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Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 88 A air vents description, 25, 28, 31 audio device connecting, 68 enabling, 82 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 49 charging, 52 checking the charge, 48 performance, 47 power meter, 48 removing, 53 storing, 53 blank cards ExpressCards, 86 memory card, 89 removing, 87, 90 Blu-ray Disc... performance, 115, 125 specifications, 172 stops responding, 123 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 139 connecting audio device, 68 Mobile Broadband network, 98 TV, 68 contacting Dell, 170 copying CDs helpful tips, 64 Index 201
Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 88 A air vents description, 25, 28, 31 audio device connecting, 68 enabling, 82 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 49 charging, 52 checking the charge, 48 performance, 47 power meter, 48 removing, 53 storing, 53 blank cards ExpressCards, 86 memory card, 89 removing, 87, 90 Blu-ray Disc... performance, 115, 125 specifications, 172 stops responding, 123 conflicts software and hardware incompatibilities, 139 connecting audio device, 68 Mobile Broadband network, 98 TV, 68 contacting Dell, 170 copying CDs helpful tips, 64 Index 201