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...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
...® Windows® Logo Key Functions 29 Touch Pad 30 Customizing the Touch Pad 30 5 Using a Battery Battery Performance 31 Checking the Battery Charge 32 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 32 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 32 Low-Battery Warning 32 Conserving Battery Power 32 Power Management Modes 33 Configuring Power Management Settings 34 Charging the...
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... or blinks to enter or exit a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. K E Y B O A R D - A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data... when you turn on when wireless networking is enabled. If the computer is running on the computer or to indicate battery charge status. Press the power button to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on the...
... or blinks to enter or exit a power management mode. The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. K E Y B O A R D - A Tour of pressing the power button. NOTICE: To avoid losing data... when you turn on when wireless networking is enabled. If the computer is running on the computer or to indicate battery charge status. Press the power button to an electrical outlet, the light operates as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Turns on the...
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... thermal module. F A N - The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - Covers the compartment that it can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the... vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Unlocks the battery so that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. Bottom View 1 2 3 8...
... thermal module. F A N - The computer uses fans to an electrical outlet. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Releases the battery from overheating. 18 A Tour of Your Computer O P T I C A L D R I V E L O C K I V E - Covers the compartment that it can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow through the... vents, which prevents the computer from the battery bay. Unlocks the battery so that contains the memory module(s) and Mini PCI card. Bottom View 1 2 3 8...
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...protection. See the documentation that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your printer. Many surge protectors have a telephone ... against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that came with your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Several...
...protection. See the documentation that provides temporary power to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your printer. Many surge protectors have a telephone ... against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that came with your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Several...
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... external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar... menu. Press to a preferred location. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow ...
... external monitor or projector) attached and turned on, the image may appear on either the computer display or the external device. The Dell QuickSet Brightness Meter shows the current brightness setting for the display. You can enable or disable the Brightness Meter from the QuickSet taskbar... menu. Press to a preferred location. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can conserve power by setting the brightness to the lowest comfortable setting by pressing and the up -arrow ...
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.... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is designed to work with extreme care. Do not use a battery from children. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the...
.... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is designed to work with extreme care. Do not use a battery from children. Replace the battery only with the main battery installed at all times. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the...
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... Perform the following icons appear in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to an electrical outlet when possible because...
... Perform the following icons appear in your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. icon, and the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to an electrical outlet when possible because...
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..., press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to change when you set the ...a predetermined period of the following methods: - NOTICE: If your computer is in hibernate mode. Press the power button. - or Using a Battery 33 NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on how you press the power button, close the display, or press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the...
..., press and hold , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it may lose data. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to change when you set the ...a predetermined period of the following methods: - NOTICE: If your computer is in hibernate mode. Press the power button. - or Using a Battery 33 NOTE: See "Battery Performance" for more information on how you press the power button, close the display, or press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the...
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... screen also does not appear again. When you select this page again. Use the screens that came with your computer. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Close the display. - Press . Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - NOTE: ExpressCards may take a short time... Options Properties to open the Power Management Wizard. • Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes.
... screen also does not appear again. When you select this page again. Use the screens that came with your computer. Enter standby mode. 34 Using a Battery Close the display. - Press . Enter hibernate mode. • Select how the computer will respond when you close the display: - NOTE: ExpressCards may take a short time... Options Properties to open the Power Management Wizard. • Depending on how you set various power management options, including sleep modes, power schemes, and low battery-charge alarms. Setting Sleep Modes This screen defines standby and hibernate modes.
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...change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you attach to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. Using a Battery 35 Enter standby mode. - If your portable computer, not monitors that you press : - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen ... ). When your portable computer or docking device. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Prompt...
...change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter appears, but you attach to create, edit, and switch between power schemes. Using a Battery 35 Enter standby mode. - If your portable computer, not monitors that you press : - The Selecting a Power Scheme screen ... ). When your portable computer or docking device. In addition, you can delete power schemes that you cannot delete Dell™ QuickSet predefined power schemes (Maximum Battery, Maximum Performance, Presentation, and Network Disabled). - Shut down Microsoft Windows and turn off the computer. - Prompt...
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...alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. For more information on power management options, see "Low-Battery Warning." 36 Using a Battery Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to use these settings. ...any further adjustments to enter hibernate mode. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. Choose no action. - For more ...
...alarms, click each Alarm Action button and select Sound alarm. For more information on power management options, see "Low-Battery Warning." 36 Using a Battery Shut down menu displays the selected preset power scheme. Keep the default Portable/Laptop power scheme to use these settings. ...any further adjustments to enter hibernate mode. Completing the Power Management Wizard This screen summarizes the QuickSet power scheme, sleep mode, and battery alarm settings for entering standby mode, turning off the display, and turning off the computer. Choose no action. - For more ...
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... functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being 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. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me... mode. - Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Enter hibernate mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to : • Set power icon...
... functions, click an option from being used in your computer or being 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. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me... mode. - Power Meter Tab The Power Meter tab displays the current power source and amount of battery charge remaining. Enter hibernate mode. - If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Prompt a user for an action (Ask me what to : • Set power icon...
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... You must remove all external cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to work with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer. CAUTION: Using an ...incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer away from the battery. 4 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from Dell. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the...
... You must remove all external cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any other computers with your Dell™ computer. The battery is designed to work with your docking device for instructions. 2 Ensure that came with your computer. CAUTION: Using an ...incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer away from the battery. 4 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from Dell. The battery is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the...
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 39 See "Charging the Battery."
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 39 See "Charging the Battery."
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... O T S E T - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - If the message reappears, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Solving Problems 63 If a large number of charge. SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST... data by entering the system setup program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and ...
... O T S E T - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S CRITICALLY LOW - WA R N I N G : BATTERY I B L E . A REQUIRED .DLL FILE WAS NOT FOUND - If the message reappears, contact Dell. If the problem persists, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Solving Problems 63 If a large number of charge. SECTOR NOT FOUND - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK LOST... data by entering the system setup program. If the message reappears, contact Dell. See "Dell Diagnostics." Replace the battery, or connect the computer to charge the battery. Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button and ...
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...conditions under which it is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...Information Guide. CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - Ensure that the card is properly inserted into both the network connector on the back of your computer. Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed. Contact Dell...
...conditions under which it is off, press the power button to exit standby mode. C HARGE T H E BATTERY - Depending on how often the battery is used , you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product ...Information Guide. CHECK YOUR NETWORK SETTINGS - Ensure that the card is properly inserted into both the network connector on the back of your computer. Ensure that the ExpressCard is listed. Contact Dell...
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... that the light is low or depleted. See "Contacting Dell." 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 E S - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you to the printer and the computer. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0° C (32° F), the...nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is on. Connect the computer to room ...
... that the light is low or depleted. See "Contacting Dell." 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 E S - RESEAT THE MEMORY MODULES - NOTE: If you to the printer and the computer. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is below 0° C (32° F), the...nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other Dell™ portable computers can be defective. CHECK THE BATTERY STATUS LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is on. Connect the computer to room ...
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... cable to verify that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ... Utilities." If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. If you attach an external monitor to an electrical outlet using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Ensure that requires a higher resolution than your computer is working by testing ...
... cable to verify that the computer turns on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE ... Utilities." If the touch pad operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. If you attach an external monitor to an electrical outlet using a battery to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it. Ensure that requires a higher resolution than your computer is working by testing ...
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...: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. b Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from their electrical outlets. Also, before you service the computer...
...: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you connect a cable, ensure that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by its metal mounting bracket. b Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release, and then remove the battery from their electrical outlets. Also, before you service the computer...
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... are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board...
... are covered under your computer. NOTICE: To avoid damaging the system board, you must remove the main battery before you begin working inside the computer. 86 Adding and Replacing Parts NOTE: Memory modules purchased from Dell are intended for information on the memory supported by installing memory modules on the system board...