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.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
.... . . . 37 Numeric Keypad 37 Key Combinations 37 System Functions 37 Display Functions 37 Battery 37 Power Management 38 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 38 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 38 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 38 Touch Pad 39 Customizing the Touch Pad 40... Computer Display To a Projector 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 42 5 Using a Battery 43 Battery Performance 43 Checking the Battery Charge 44 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 44 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 45 Charge Gauge 45 Low-Battery Warning 46 4 Contents
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... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
... 46 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 46 Using the Sleep Power State 47 Charging the Battery 47 Replacing the Battery 48 Storing a Battery 49 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote 52 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 How to Copy a CD, ...DVD or BD 54 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 HDMI 61 S-Video and Standard Audio 62 Component Video and Standard Audio 63...
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... power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL...
... power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL...
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Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - Turns on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature. To enable or ...to an electrical outlet, the - Bluetooth® status light - WiFi status light - About Your Computer 29 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. If the computer is running on when wireless networking is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless...
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth wireless technology is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is enabled. Flashing amber: The battery charge is critically low. Solid amber: The battery charge is low. - Turns on when the scroll lock function is an optional feature. To enable or ...to an electrical outlet, the - Bluetooth® status light - WiFi status light - About Your Computer 29 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is enabled. If the computer is running on when wireless networking is turned off only the Bluetooth wireless...
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...(FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y - W I R E L E S S M I N I - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment...
...(FCM) Mini-Cards (see "Using a Battery" on page 44). Compartment that contains the DIMM 1 and DIMM 2 memory modules. Compartment for instructions). 36 About Your Computer C A R D C O M P A R T M E N T - B A T T E R Y - W I R E L E S S M I N I - Provides information on the battery charge (see "Memory" on page 142). B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H E S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - For additional information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 43). Bottom View 1 2 3 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 wireless mini-card compartment...
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... including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE...
... including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. NOTE...
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... 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 the battery in the Product Information Guide). You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is...
... 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 the battery in the Product Information Guide). You can check the battery charge before you when the battery charge is...
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..., double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of its charge remaining, four of times it is largely determined by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent...
..., double-click the icon in Dell QuickSet. Check the Battery Health NOTE: You can check battery health in one of its charge remaining, four of times it is largely determined by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent...
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... 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately...
... 46). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can use Windows Power Options, do any of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately...
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... session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Close the display. - Charging the Battery When you set the power management options in...
... session without restarting your computer loses AC and battery power while in the Windows Power Options or Dell QuickSet, use the Sleep power state to continue charging the battery. The battery is connected to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. Close the display. - Charging the Battery When you set the power management options in...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 47) before you store your computer for an extended period of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. Using a Battery 49 A battery discharges during prolonged storage.
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... configuration settings are corrupted. TIME- 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 - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the...
... configuration settings are corrupted. TIME- 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 - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - SHUTDOWN FAILURE - D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89). T H E D E V I C E I C A L L Y L O W - Run the System Set tests in the system setup program does not match the...
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...amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on page 158). If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on . Check the ... remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on . 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 G H T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the AC adapter has a...
...amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on page 158). If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is low or depleted. Contact Dell (see "Memory" on . Check the ... remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on . 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 G H T - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the AC adapter has a...
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... - 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 E S - Troubleshooting 117 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I T O R - Press and the up- Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure...
... - 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 E S - Troubleshooting 117 Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. AD J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I T O R - Press and the up- Try different settings for the keyword sleep in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 89, then contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . R U N T H E VI D E O D I A G N O S T I N T E R F E R E N C E - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure...
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...With Your Computer 151 Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your Service... Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid...
...With Your Computer 151 Place information such as your name, address, and phone number in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as possible, replace any devices installed in this file. • Contact your Service... Your Computer Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to Dell. • Create a file on the keyboard or palm rest could damage the display. • Remove any spare batteries that you plan to pack the computer and its accessories together safely. • Avoid...
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... computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your computer to maximize battery operating time. Some airlines forbid the use the computer if it does not slide around in the trunk... in an overhead storage compartment. All airlines forbid the use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • If you...
... computer through an X-ray machine or have it hand-inspected. • Ensure that you have a charged battery available in case you are asked to turn on your computer to maximize battery operating time. Some airlines forbid the use the computer if it does not slide around in the trunk... in an overhead storage compartment. All airlines forbid the use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 83). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 46). • If you...
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... 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 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
... 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 65W (D-Series) 90W (D-...
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Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195
Index Numerics 8-in-1 memory card reader, 73 A audio device connecting, 59 enabling, 67 audio. See sound B battery charge gauge, 45 charging, 47 checking the charge, 44 performance, 43 power meter, 45 removing, 48 storing, 49 blanks ExpressCards, 71, 73 removing, 72, 74 Bluetooth wireless technology card device status light, 29 ... to previous operating state, 123 slow performance, 99, 109 specifications, 159 stops responding, 107 connecting audio device, 59 Mobile Broadband network, 80 TV, 59 contacting Dell, 158 Index 195