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... 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a Parallel Printer 24 Connecting a USB Printer 25 Printer Problems 25 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 26 Power Protection Devices 26 Surge Protectors 26 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible...
... 23 Printer Cable 23 Connecting a Parallel Printer 24 Connecting a USB Printer 25 Printer Problems 25 Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network 26 Power Protection Devices 26 Surge Protectors 26 Line Conditioners 26 Uninterruptible...
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...Charge 30 Charging the Battery 32 Removing a Battery 32 Installing a Battery 33 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 34 Storing a Battery 35 Power Problems 35 About the Module Bay 36 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned ... Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch ...
...Charge 30 Charging the Battery 32 Removing a Battery 32 Installing a Battery 33 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 34 Storing a Battery 35 Power Problems 35 About the Module Bay 36 Checking the Charge on the Second Battery 36 Removing and Installing Devices While the Computer Is Turned ... Functions 42 Battery 42 CD or DVD Tray 42 Display Functions 42 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 42 Power Management 43 Speaker Functions 43 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 43 Touch Pad 44 Customizing the Touch Pad 45 Touch ...
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... until the computer turns off your display, see "Accessing Help" on page 27) rather than by pressing the power button. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on page 65. A... Tour of Your Computer Front View keyboard status lights mute button volume control buttons touch pad buttons display power button device status lights keyboard touch pad speaker display ...
... until the computer turns off your display, see "Accessing Help" on page 27) rather than by pressing the power button. To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron help file. P O W E R B U T T O N - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on page 65. A... Tour of Your Computer Front View keyboard status lights mute button volume control buttons touch pad buttons display power button device status lights keyboard touch pad speaker display ...
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... if you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. For more information...To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 10 A Tour of the Bluetooth wireless technology, right-click the icon in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To ...
... if you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is flashing. NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you ordered the internal card with Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. For more information...To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press . 10 A Tour of the Bluetooth wireless technology, right-click the icon in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To ...
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.... Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. Using an incompatible cable or... improperly connecting the cable to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Fan noise is running. You can ...
.... Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from overheating. Using an incompatible cable or... improperly connecting the cable to the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Attach an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Fan noise is running. You can ...
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...spikes that came packaged with a higher joule rating offers more fully integrate your portable computer into a desktop environment. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to determine ...the relative effectiveness of different devices. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power...
...spikes that came packaged with a higher joule rating offers more fully integrate your portable computer into a desktop environment. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Setting Up the Docking Device to Connect to a Network NOTE: A network adapter is also referred to determine ...the relative effectiveness of different devices. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or following power...
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... your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Setting Up Your Computer 27 Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters ...Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer by performing a Microsoft® ...
... your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Setting Up Your Computer 27 Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as described next, rather than by Underwriters ...Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is available. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer by performing a Microsoft® ...
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...as standard equipment in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the ... follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. With average usage, you begin any of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. For more information about the second battery, see "About the Module Bay" on operating conditions. Operating time is low. The lithium-...
...as standard equipment in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 29 You can also set power management options to alert you when the battery charge is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the ... follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. With average usage, you begin any of batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. For more information about the second battery, see "About the Module Bay" on operating conditions. Operating time is low. The lithium-...
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... care. For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 65. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on page 36. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The ... and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to AC power and the battery is running on the taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 30 Using Batteries and Module Bay...
... care. For more information about checking the charge on the second battery, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see page 65. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on page 36. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter Press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The ... and click Help. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to AC power and the battery is running on the taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 30 Using Batteries and Module Bay...
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...indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. To access the help file. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more ...The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on low-battery alarms, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 89 for at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery...
...indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. During that minimal battery operating time remains. To access the help file. After hundreds of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more ...The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For more information on low-battery alarms, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 89 for at a critically low level. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery...
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... battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from the bay. 32 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on. ... to cool to room temperature. Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall jack. For more information about removing the second battery, see "Power Problems" on page 35. CAUTION: Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer...
... battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from the bay. 32 Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices www.dell.com | support.dell.com Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with the computer turned on. ... to cool to room temperature. Disconnect the computer from the telephone wall jack. For more information about removing the second battery, see "Power Problems" on page 35. CAUTION: Before you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is longer...
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...standby mode. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. 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 too hot to room temperature. If the light is off the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical ... the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. Turn off , press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35 If the power light is blinking, the computer is low or depleted. After a long storage ...
...standby mode. If the battery status light flashes green and orange, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. 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 too hot to room temperature. If the light is off the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical ... the compartment, and replace the reserve battery cover. Turn off , press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Using Batteries and Module Bay Devices 35 If the power light is blinking, the computer is low or depleted. After a long storage ...
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...I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron help see "Adding Memory" on . About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you install a second battery, press the status button on page 65. If no lights... has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 81. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is designed to illuminate the ...charge-level lights. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see ...
...I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron help see "Adding Memory" on . About the Module Bay CAUTION: Before you install a second battery, press the status button on page 65. If no lights... has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 81. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is designed to illuminate the ...charge-level lights. If the computer power light turns on but the display remains blank, reseat the memory modules, see ...
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... Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\Benz\T8109c42.fm Power Management Activates the power management mode of your choice. Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume. PRELIMINARY... Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. You can program this keyboard shortcut on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window.
... Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\data\Temp\Benz\T8109c42.fm Power Management Activates the power management mode of your choice. Speaker Functions If no sound comes from the speakers, press and adjust the volume. PRELIMINARY... Results dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. You can program this keyboard shortcut on the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window.
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Press the power button to resume from Dell. See page 65. ® See page 65. Solving Problems 63 See the Dell Inspiron help file for answers. See page 65. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to go for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from standby mode. See page 35. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to your questions.
Press the power button to resume from Dell. See page 65. ® See page 65. Solving Problems 63 See the Dell Inspiron help file for answers. See page 65. NOTE: If you have a problem with an external device, see the device documentation or contact the manufacturer. Solving Problems Finding Solutions Sometimes it's difficult to figure out where to go for more information on standby mode. Get technical assistance from standby mode. See page 35. Use this chart to quickly find the answers to your questions.
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...power your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is on . 66 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I R E D . www.dell.com | support.dell... any key or move the cursor to open is recommended that it with another device, such as a lamp. Connect the computer to your power management settings may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Insert a...
...power your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to turn on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions. When the light is blinking, the computer • If the light is blinking, the computer is on . 66 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I R E D . www.dell.com | support.dell... any key or move the cursor to open is recommended that it with another device, such as a lamp. Connect the computer to your power management settings may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - Insert a...
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... system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on page 65. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on . ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1... H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I O N - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - For instructions on accessing help file, see "Error Messages" on page 65. 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 M A G E - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - Solving Problems 67
... system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the computer turns on page 65. See the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on . ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1... H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I O N - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - For instructions on accessing help file, see "Error Messages" on page 65. 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 M A G E - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to read A D J U S T T H E B R I G H T N E S S - Solving Problems 67
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... service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. Contact Dell ("Contacting Dell" on page 65. Viruses can connect to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 100). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN... EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to check for instructions. Ensure that the scanner power cable ...
... service provider (ISP), your modem is functioning properly. Contact Dell ("Contacting Dell" on page 65. Viruses can connect to a floppy disk, see the Dell Inspiron help file, see "Accessing Help" on page 100). www.dell.com | support.dell.com If only part of the display is readable CONNECT AN... EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Turn off your computer and connect an external monitor to check for instructions. Ensure that the scanner power cable ...
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...the appropriate action. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that you turn off any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is no longer responding. 3 Click..." on page 27), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to do so. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Simultaneously press . 2 Click the Applications tab...
...the appropriate action. Many software manufacturers maintain websites with information that you turn off any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, it is no longer responding. 3 Click..." on page 27), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off AC power at the circuit breaker before attempting to do so. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Simultaneously press . 2 Click the Applications tab...
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... and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start , ...if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 100). If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 100). 72 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you ...
... and the screw(s). 12 Replace the hard drive. 13 Replace the module bay device and any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on the computer. If the computer does not start , ...if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 100). If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 100). 72 Solving Problems www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Wipe off any PC Cards you ...