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Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
Contents CAUTION: Safety Instructions 11 General 11 Power 12 Battery 13 Air Travel 14 EMC Instructions 14 California Residents 14 When Using Your Computer 15 Ergonomic Computing Habits 16 When Working Inside Your Computer 16 Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge 17 Battery Disposal 17 1 A Tour of Your Computer Front View 20 Left Side View 23 Right Side View 24 Back View 26 Bottom View 28 2 Setting Up Your Computer Dell™ QuickSet Features 32 Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Double-Clicking the QuickSet Icon 32 Contents 3
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... E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43...
... E-Mail Problems 35 Transferring Information to a New Computer 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Printer Problems 38 Power Protection Devices 39 Surge Protectors 39 Line Conditioners 40 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 40 Turning Off Your Computer 40 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 42 Checking the Battery Charge 43...
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... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch...
... not charging 46 If battery life is short 46 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 48 Reprogramming the Button 48 Numeric Keypad 48 Keyboard Shortcuts 49 System Functions 49 Display Functions 49 Power Management 50 Speaker Functions 50 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 50 Touch...
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... Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup... Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124...
... Manufacturer Guarantee (Latin America and the Caribbean Only 155 8 Contents Only) 147 "Total Satisfaction" Return Policy (U.S. Only 150 Limited Warranty Terms for the Dell-Branded Hardware Products (U.S. CD or DVD Drive 106 Keyboard 108 9 Appendix Specifications 114 Using the System Setup Program 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup... Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124...
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... environment, such as a desk top or on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Always... floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet basement • If ...
... environment, such as a desk top or on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, or swimming pool or in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not push objects into air vents or openings of your computer. Always... floor, when you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is present). Allowing sustained contact with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet basement • If ...
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... the computer is not located where it can be manufactured with a minimum wire size of this computer. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device...modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Use of your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Do not use...
... the computer is not located where it can be manufactured with a minimum wire size of this computer. These power cables may contain flammable substances. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device...modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Use of your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Do not use...
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...TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 Ensure that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with normal household waste. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of electric shock and/or fire. If the... battery is inserted into the power strip. Dispose of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in...
...TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 Ensure that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with normal household waste. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of electric shock and/or fire. If the... battery is inserted into the power strip. Dispose of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in...
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... the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. If you have a charged battery...
... the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself. If you have a charged battery...
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D IS P LA Y - Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
D IS P LA Y - Keeps the display closed. To access the help file. For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. 20 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front View Dell™ AccessDirect™ button power button touch pad touch pad buttons display latch display keyboard status lights keyboard speaker speaker device status lights D I S P L A Y L A T C H -
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...never turn on the computer. If the computer is low. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as If the computer is turned off in power management mode. Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on when the computer... reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of a mouse....
...never turn on the computer. If the computer is low. - Turns on a battery, the light operates as If the computer is turned off in power management mode. Blinks to an electrical outlet, the follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is running on when the computer... reads or writes data. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is flashing. NOTICE: To avoid loss of a mouse....
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... until the computer turns off your choice. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. For more information, see page 80. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T -... support and educational tools. For more information, see page 80. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of Yo ur Comput e r 23 Press the power button to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help...
... until the computer turns off your choice. A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 48. For more information, see page 80. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T -... support and educational tools. For more information, see page 80. You can reprogram the button to launch a program of Yo ur Comput e r 23 Press the power button to turn off completely (which may take several seconds). To access the help file, see "Using PC Cards" in the Tell Me How help...
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...the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58. For more information, see page 80. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. NOTICE: When you use the ... or on or off. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer to charge the battery. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
...the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58. For more information, see page 80. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. NOTICE: When you use the ... or on or off. Do not cover the AC adapter with your computer to charge the battery. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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...Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Right-Clicking the QuickSet... Icon Right-click the icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. • Adjust the size of the QuickSet program installed on or off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and...
...Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off. • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power scheme that you click, double-click, or right-click the icon. Right-Clicking the QuickSet... Icon Right-click the icon to adjust power management settings using the Power Management Wizard. • Adjust the size of the QuickSet program installed on or off. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ QuickSet Features Dell QuickSet runs from the icon located in the taskbar and...
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...protector. A device with the cost of protection is listed, right- Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. If the printer model is ... higher joule rating offers more protection. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I S T U R N E D O N - Compare joule ratings to the following power interruptions. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See the documentation supplied with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes ...
...protector. A device with the cost of protection is listed, right- Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. If the printer model is ... higher joule rating offers more protection. RE I N S T A L L T H E P R I N T E R D R I S T U R N E D O N - Compare joule ratings to the following power interruptions. E N S U R E T H A T T H E P R I N T E R I V E R - See the documentation supplied with surge protection help to prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes ...
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...® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network ...cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to connected devices when AC power is approved by pressing the power...
...® Windows® operating system shutdown, as a printer, to a UPS. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network ...cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Line conditioners are designed to connected devices when AC power is approved by pressing the power...
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SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
SECTION 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance Checking the Battery Charge Charging the Battery Removing a Battery Installing a Battery Storing a Battery Battery and Power Problems 3
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....dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 147. When your battery ... for your Dell™ computer. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. One battery is low. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. You can set power management options to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD ...
....dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for advice on disposing of a lithium-ion battery. See "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 147. When your battery ... for your Dell™ computer. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. One battery is low. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. You can set power management options to , the following: • Using optical drives, especially DVD ...
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... If the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery...is connected to an electrical outlet. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. U s ing a B atte r y 43 Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows...
... If the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on the Power Meter tab, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. A pop-up window warns you when the battery...is connected to an electrical outlet. For more information on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file. U s ing a B atte r y 43 Power Meter The Windows power meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Battery Charge The Microsoft® Windows...
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... flashes alternately green and orange. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Charge time is significantly longer...
... flashes alternately green and orange. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Charge time is significantly longer...
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..., recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: See the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Battery and... Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - When the power light is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on , press and hold the power button for information on the computer or exit a power management mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the computer does...
..., recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. If the light is off, press the power button to turn on the computer. NOTE: See the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Battery and... Power Problems C H E C K T H E P O W E R L I G H T - When the power light is in standby mode-press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on , press and hold the power button for information on the computer or exit a power management mode. C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - If the computer does...