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...Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 ...Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell™ QuickSet Battery...
...Look Bigger or Sharper . . . 40 Microsoft® Windows® XP 40 Windows Vista 41 Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate 41 Microsoft Windows XP 42 Windows Vista 42 4 Using the Keyboard 43 Numeric Keypad 43 ...Keyboard Illumination 43 Key Combinations 43 Keyboard Illumination 43 System Functions 43 Battery 44 Power Management 44 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 44 Touch Pad 45 5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell™ QuickSet Battery...
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Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 48 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 49 Conserving Battery Power 50 Power Management Modes 50 Standby and Sleep Mode 50 Hibernate Mode 51 Configuring Power Management Settings 52 Accessing Power Options Properties 52 Charging the Battery 52 Removing the Battery 53 Storing a Battery 53 6 Using the Camera 55 Accessing the Camera's Help File 55 Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings 56 Creating a Picture or a Video 56 7 Using GamePanel 57 GamePanel Applications 58 8 Using Multimedia 59 Playing Media 59 Contents 5
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...; Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may vary. • Service... Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License This label is located in the battery bay of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your...
...; Terms and Conditions (U.S. only) • Safety instructions • Regulatory information • Ergonomics information • End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • How to set up my computer Setup Diagram NOTE: The appearance of your setup diagram may vary. • Service... Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License This label is located in the battery bay of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your...
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...(see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to charge the battery). Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. light... the computer while the light is charging. About Your Computer 21 Turns on page 27 for more information). Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The...
...(see "wireless switch" on when the computer reads or writes data. If the computer is low. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to charge the battery). Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. - Turns on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. light... the computer while the light is charging. About Your Computer 21 Turns on page 27 for more information). Flashing blue: The battery is critically low. NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. Solid blue: The...
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... the computer from overheating. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Stores software and data. A I V E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors. About Your Computer 31 Release the...
... the computer from overheating. The computer uses an internal fan to an electrical outlet. B A T T E R Y - H A R D D R I R V E N T S - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Stores software and data. A I V E - B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E S - Bottom View 6 1 5 2 4 3 1 memory module cover 3 battery charge gauge/health gauge 5 hard drive 2 battery-bay latch release 4 battery 6 air vents M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory module connectors. About Your Computer 31 Release the...
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UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 38 Setting Up Your Computer Connect ... provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum...
UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 38 Setting Up Your Computer Connect ... provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that the device is being saved to a UPS. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. A UPS protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum...
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... the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. If your computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer. Using the Display 39 Press to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -... Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector...
... the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may appear on either the computer display or the external device. If your computer is running on battery power, you attach to your portable computer. Using the Display 39 Press to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up -... Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you start the computer with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector...
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...to a network). For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and...and click Keyboard. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is required. Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Power Management Activates a ...
...to a network). For information about the Control Panel, see the Windows Help and Support Center. 44 Using the Keyboard Battery Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Windows logo key and Windows logo key and...and click Keyboard. Opens the Search Results dialog box. Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is required. Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Power Management Activates a ...
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...see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 52 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you use the computer. One battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • ... on page 52). Depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery 47 NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your new computer to an ...
...see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 52 for information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you use the computer. One battery is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: • ... on page 52). Depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery 47 NOTE: Because the battery may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with your new computer to an ...
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... damage. The battery is low. See "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If ...outlet, a icon appears. 48 Using a Battery Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. For more information about QuickSet, right-click ...
... damage. The battery is low. See "Battery Disposal" in the taskbar, and click Help. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If ...outlet, a icon appears. 48 Using a Battery Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. For more information about QuickSet, right-click ...
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... (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to...
... (check by pressing and releasing the status button) • Battery health (check by pressing and holding the status button) The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. Then connect the computer to...
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.... Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties ...QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by . 50 Using a Battery To enter standby mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by the...
.... Power Management Modes Standby and Sleep Mode Standby mode (sleep mode in Windows XP, click Start→Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of times the battery is used and recharged. • Place the computer in QuickSet or the Power Options Properties ...QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can also be set to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is largely determined by . 50 Using a Battery To enter standby mode in Microsoft Windows Vista™) conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by the...
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... management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Using a Battery 51 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: If your computer is not responding, pressing and holding the power button for more than... undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To enter hibernate mode in before entering hibernate mode. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer.
... management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, you set the power management options. Using a Battery 51 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: If your computer is not responding, pressing and holding the power button for more than... undock your computer while your computer is in hibernate mode. To enter hibernate mode in before entering hibernate mode. To enter sleep mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer.
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...operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 52 Using a Battery For more information on page 87), or simply ...restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and ...
...operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate mode. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 52 Using a Battery For more information on page 87), or simply ...restart (reboot) your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and ...
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...if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with a battery, see "Charging the Battery" on page 52) before you store your Dell™ computer. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode. For...extended period of fire or explosion. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Power Problems" on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet ...
...if the light flashes alternately blue and orange. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. NOTICE: Do not replace the battery with a battery, see "Charging the Battery" on page 52) before you store your Dell™ computer. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode. For...extended period of fire or explosion. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Power Problems" on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from Dell. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet ...
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... 2 16 3 15 4 14 5 13 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 61 It can work only with specified computers. To play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to...
... 2 16 3 15 4 14 5 13 6 12 7 11 8 10 9 Using Multimedia 61 It can work only with specified computers. To play media using Dell Express Card remote control: 1 Install a coin-cell battery into your Express Card remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista™ Media Center from Start →Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to...
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... directly onto the display. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that are included with the...
... directly onto the display. Only use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may contain flammable substances. Computer, Keyboard, and Display CAUTION: Before you begin any installed batteries. Do not use products specifically designed for cleaning displays, and follow the safety instructions in this section, follow the instructions that are included with the...
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... file structure on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support).... 170). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 180). Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→...
... file structure on the hard drive. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. See the program documentation for instructions (click Start →Help and Support).... 170). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 180). Windows Vista 1 Click Start →Control Panel→Programs→Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. Windows XP 1 Click Start→Control Panel→...
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..." on page 107). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I N D O W S - TI M E - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge...
..." on page 107). D A Y N O T S E T - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107). Insert a disk into the connector. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to an electrical outlet; CHECK THE EXPRESSCARD - C H E C K T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I D E D E X P R E S S C A R D - P R O V I N D O W S - TI M E - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I L E D - ExpressCard Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of charge...
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... button to charge. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. If...
... button to charge. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 170). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer will not start. If...