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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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... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power button NOTE: Do not connect the computer to turn on and shut down at least once. 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...
... this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. power button NOTE: Do not connect the computer to turn on and shut down at least once. 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...
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... risk of your User's Guide. Operating time is designed to work with your computer. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time .... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with extreme care. Use a battery to significantly increase operating time. You can also set power management options to an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may ...
... risk of your User's Guide. Operating time is designed to work with your computer. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the Product Information Guide. Quick Reference Guide 11 NOTE: Battery operating time (the time .... For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with extreme care. Use a battery to significantly increase operating time. You can also set power management options to an electrical outlet. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may ...
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...Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet 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, ... completion time for the battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer or docking device is running on battery power. • The battery is discharging or idle. • The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running...
...Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet 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, ... completion time for the battery in the Battery Meter window: • The computer or docking device is running on battery power. • The battery is discharging or idle. • The computer or docking device is connected to an electrical outlet and running...
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... when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is at a ... and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the module bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a ...
... when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The battery is at a ... and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the module bay. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being used in your work immediately after a ...
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... period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode (Hibernation mode), or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . A battery discharges during prolonged...
... period of the computer, and then remove the battery from the telephone wall jack. See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode (Hibernation mode), or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . A battery discharges during prolonged...
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... PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that provides critical updates for your mouse, press and hold the power button for correct operation of your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 19 If you begin any of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Solving Problems Notebook System Software Notebook System ...
... PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that provides critical updates for your mouse, press and hold the power button for correct operation of your computer. The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND...lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Then restart your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 19 If you begin any of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. Solving Problems Notebook System Software Notebook System ...
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... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS 20 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - See the software ... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows ...
... USE A VIRUS-SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, OR CDS 20 Quick Reference Guide Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - See the software ... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows ...
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...® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ... from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on to retest the component that failed, press . • If...
...® Windows® desktop. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Then shut down the error code(s) and see the Windows desktop. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a ... from the boot menu and press . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on to retest the component that failed, press . • If...
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..., 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, 5 documentation device...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 ...
..., 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, 5 documentation device...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 ...
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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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... least once. 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 device until the computer has been turned on the computer.
... least once. 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 device until the computer has been turned on the computer.
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... injury or equipment damage. You can install an optional second battery in the battery bay. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or ... Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 11 For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Use a battery to run the computer when...
... injury or equipment damage. You can install an optional second battery in the battery bay. Do not use a battery from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the module bay to significantly increase operating time. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or ... Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Quick Reference Guide 11 For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Use a battery to run the computer when...
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...tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device battery. 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. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is fully charged. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. However, a battery in your User's Guide....
...tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device battery. 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. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is fully charged. To check the Power Meter, double-click the icon on the battery charge. However, a battery in your User's Guide....
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... connect the computer to continue charging the battery. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to ... If the battery is too hot to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide For more ...
... connect the computer to continue charging the battery. If two batteries are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to ... If the battery is too hot to room temperature. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to an electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your User's Guide. 14 Quick Reference Guide For more ...
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...: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. Quick Reference Guide 15 See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode (Hibernation mode), or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . A battery discharges during prolonged...
...: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the bay. Quick Reference Guide 15 See the documentation that the computer is turned off, suspended in a power management mode (Hibernation mode), or connected to an electrical outlet. 2 If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it . A battery discharges during prolonged...
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... - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that provides critical updates for your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Install the Notebook System Software program to perform an operating... (NSS) is a utility that is critical for the correct operation of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - NSS is necessary for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, Intel Celeron® M processors...
... - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click Applications. 3 Click the program that provides critical updates for your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. Install the Notebook System Software program to perform an operating... (NSS) is a utility that is critical for the correct operation of USB devices, including the Dell D/Bay, D/Dock, D/Port, and D/View devices. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - NSS is necessary for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, Intel® Pentium® M processors, Intel Celeron® M processors...
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... drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating...
... drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system I F YO U A R E U S I N G W I N D O W S X P, R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating...
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...press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your User's Guide before continuing on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display...assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again. Then shut ...
...press . • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down your User's Guide before continuing on the computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD. 2 Shut down your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display...assessment, answer any key to start -up, the computer boots according to the next test, press ; b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your hard drive. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one of your computer and try again. Then shut ...
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..., 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, 5 documentation device...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 ...
..., 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, 5 documentation device...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 ...