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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. Quick Reference Guide 9
The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of your computer. Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. Quick Reference Guide 9
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device until the computer has been turned on the computer. Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power button NOTE: Do...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking device until the computer has been turned on the computer. Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power button NOTE: Do...
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... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to temperatures... damage. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide...
... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose of a lithium-ion battery. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can also set power management options to temperatures... damage. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. One battery is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide...
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...the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. However, a battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer or docking ... the computer is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 information on the taskbar....
...the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet and running on the second battery, see your User's Guide. However, a battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer or docking ... the computer is fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 information on the taskbar....
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... 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about ... represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of the total battery charge. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on ....
... 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of its original charge capacity remains. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in good condition, and more information about ... represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity, or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of the total battery charge. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on ....
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... charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide...
... charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to continue charging the battery. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide...
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... a docking device (docked), undock it . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. For information about installing the second battery, see your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom ...of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long...
... a docking device (docked), undock it . Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the bay until the latch release clicks. For information about installing the second battery, see your computer for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay (or module-bay) latch release on the bottom ...of time. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it . A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long...
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... network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in...
... network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in...
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...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
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Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 5 Setting Up Your Computer 9 Battery Performance 10 Checking the Battery Charge 12 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 12 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 12 Charge Gauge 13 Health Gauge 13 Low-Battery Warning 14 Charging the Battery 14 Removing a Battery 15 Installing a Battery 15 Storing a Battery 15 About Your Computer 16 Front View 16 Left View 17 Right View 17 Back View 18 Bottom View 18 Solving Problems 19 Notebook System Software 19 Lockups and Software Problems 19 Running the Dell Diagnostics 21 Index 25 Contents 3
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Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer.
Quick Reference Guide 9 Setting Up Your Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any software or additional hardware (such as PC Cards, drives, or batteries) that you will need to the electrical outlet. The accessories box also contains user documentation and any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. 1 Unpack the accessories box. 2 Set aside the contents of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to complete the setup of your computer.
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... separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking...
... separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer. 10 Quick Reference Guide Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Open the computer display and press the power button to the docking...
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... PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD ...the computer in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is not connected to an ...
... PC Cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. You can also set power management options to alert you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD ...the computer in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your Dell computer. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode NOTE: It is not connected to an ...
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... fully charged. The following icons appear in your docking device to charge a computer battery. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the...
... fully charged. The following icons appear in your docking device to charge a computer battery. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. The Battery Meter window displays status, charge level, and charge completion time for the...
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... time is largely determined by the number of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... charge capacity remains. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in...
... time is largely determined by the number of the charge capacity remains, and you insert a battery, press the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... charge capacity remains. Charge Gauge Before you should consider replacing the battery. To check the battery health, press and hold the status button on . For example, if the battery has 80 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for more than 60 percent of times it is in...
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... more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer... the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide....
... more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Charge time is connected to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer... the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. You can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide....
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...connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the... battery from the telephone wall jack. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. 1 Ensure that came with your computer for ...
...connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . After a long storage period, charge the battery fully before you store your docking device for an extended period of the computer, and then remove the... battery from the telephone wall jack. Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. For information about removing the second battery, see your User's Guide. 1 Ensure that came with your computer for ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it ... connector video connector air vent network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it ... connector video connector air vent network connector (RJ-45) USB connectors (2) AC adapter connector serial connector Bottom View memory module cover battery-bay latch release hard drive communications cover battery fan 18 Quick Reference Guide docking device slot Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Do not store your...
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...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...
...gauge, 13 installing, 15 low-battery warning, 14 performance, 10 power meter, 12 removing, 15 storing, 15 C CD operating system, 8 computer crashes, 19-20 slow performance, 21 stops responding, 19 D Dell support site, 7 Dell Diagnostics, 21 Dell Premier Support website, 5, 7 diagnostics Dell, 21 Drivers and Utilities CD... CD, 8 P problems blue screen, 20 computer crashes, 19-20 computer does not start up, 19 computer stops responding, 19 Dell Diagnostics, 21 lockups, 19 program crashes, 20 program stops responding, 19 programs and Windows compatibility, 20 slow computer performance, 21 software...