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... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
... 26 Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD 27 Setting Up a Printer 29 Printer Cable 29 Connecting a USB Printer 29 Power Protection Devices 30 Surge Protectors 30 Line Conditioners 31 Uninterruptible...
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...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the Battery 43 Replacing the...
...33 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings...39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41 Configuring Power Management Settings 43 Charging the Battery 43 Replacing the...
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... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
... Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93 Power Problems 94 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 95 Printer Problems 95 Scanner Problems 96 Sound and Speaker...
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D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
D I S P L A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - For more information about your display, see "Using the Display" on page 33. 16 About Your Computer Press to release the display latches and open the display. Front View 1 12 2 3 11 4 10 9 5 8 6 7 1 display latch release 2 display 3 power button 4 device status lights 5 touch pad 6 media control buttons 7 speakers (2) 8 touch pad buttons 9 keyboard 10 Dell MediaDirect™ button 11 keyboard and wireless status lights 12 display latches (2) D I S P L A Y -
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...battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The ...orange: The battery charge is critically low. Turns on page 41. About Your Computer 17 POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or to indicate...
...battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. See "Power Management Modes" on when the computer reads or writes data. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off ). • Flashing orange: The ...orange: The battery charge is critically low. Turns on page 41. About Your Computer 17 POWER BUTTON Press the power button to turn on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn on the computer or to indicate...
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...connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the DC power required by the computer. For information on using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than... devices using the modem, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to a network. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to the...
...connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the DC power required by the computer. For information on using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than... devices using the modem, see the online network adapter documentation supplied with your computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to a network. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. Attaches an AC adapter to the...
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... See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and... then turn on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible...
... See the documentation that came with your computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer 3 Turn on the printer and... then turn on the computer. Power Protection Devices Several devices are available to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare joule ratings to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible...
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...Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as ...manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, ...
...Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as ...manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a UPS. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. When lightning occurs in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, ...
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...; Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Before you change . Using ...the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the ...
...; Press and the down -arrow key on the keyboard. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on your computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - Before you change . Using ...the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the ...
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...speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). Speaker Functions Increases the... icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). and up-...
...speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). Speaker Functions Increases the... icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). and up-...
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Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer ...
Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer ...
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...separate paper warranty document that you may need to work with your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on...40) before you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about ...
...separate paper warranty document that you may need to work with your Dell™ portable computer with the battery installed at all times. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on...40) before you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to a CD or DVD. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about ...
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...Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on page 43. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge... If the computer is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide ...
...Battery Meter displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on page 43. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge... If the computer is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide ...
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... hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 41 ...for more information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an electrical outlet. ...
... hard drive after a low-battery warning, and then connect the computer to optimize your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby mode, it was in Dell QuickSet. You can change when you should consider replacing the battery. NOTE: See "Battery Performance" on page 41 ...for more information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the Power Management Wizard to select options to an electrical outlet. ...
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...click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. ...system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the Advanced tab in before entering hibernate mode. Press the power button. - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. For more information on page 66), or simply ...
...click Stand by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Close the display. - Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. Press the power button. - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. ...system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the Advanced tab in before entering hibernate mode. Press the power button. - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. For more information on page 66), or simply ...
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...may not charge when you like. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a compatible .... Disconnect the computer from other external cables from overcharging. For information on your Dell™ computer; The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you...
...may not charge when you like. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with a battery, see "Power Problems" on page 94. Charging the Battery NOTE: Without Dell™ ExpressCharge™, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 1 hour with a compatible .... Disconnect the computer from other external cables from overcharging. For information on your Dell™ computer; The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the computer. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the computer as long as you...
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... of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is...
... of the computer, and then lift the battery from the bay. 2 1 1 battery-bay latch release 2 battery To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in a power management mode. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on page 43) before you use it . To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is...
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NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 69. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer lists the hardware and ... according to Network Connections. NOTE: Wait for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that you received when you ordered your broadband modem before...
NOTE: If your computer is no power connected to a Network or Broadband Modem" on page 69. 3 Install any other wireless-enabled computers in the vicinity through your computer lists the hardware and ... according to Network Connections. NOTE: Wait for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to ensure that you received when you ordered your broadband modem before...
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...; logo appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. Solving Problems 79 See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
...; logo appears, press immediately. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on the computer. Solving Problems 79 See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Solving Problems Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of two ways: a Turn on . Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
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... D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 102. If the stream is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. Try closing all DVD drives. C H A N G E T H E W R I E S - Drive Problems... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 83 Click the Start button and click My Computer. C LEAN T H E DRIVE O R DISK - See "Power Management Modes" on page 165. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D ...
... D W A R E I N C O M P A T I B I L I T I T E S P E E D T O A S L O W E R R A T E - See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 102. If the stream is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it stops. Try closing all DVD drives. C H A N G E T H E W R I E S - Drive Problems... section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Solving Problems 83 Click the Start button and click My Computer. C LEAN T H E DRIVE O R DISK - See "Power Management Modes" on page 165. E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T ® W I N D O W S ® R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D ...