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« _____ Information in this document is subject to change without notice. ©2004DellInc.Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, and Dell Precision are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation; Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Model PP15L October 2004P/N C5279Rev. A00Contents3 Contents Finding Information for Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting Up Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Battery Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Checking the Battery Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing a Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Installing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Storing a Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Notebook System Software (NSS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Lockups and Software Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Running the Dell Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204ContentsQuick Reference Guide5 Finding Information for Your Computer NOTE: Some features may not be available for your computer or in certain countries. NOTE: Additional information may ship with your computer. What Are You Looking For?Find It Here •A diagnostic program for my computer •Drivers for my computer •My computer documentation •My device documentation •Notebook System Software (NSS) Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD) Documentation and drivers are already installed on your computer when shipped from Dell. You can use the CD to reinstall drivers, run the Dell Diagnostics, or access your documentation. Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to your computer or advanced technical-reference material for experienced users or technicians. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with all computers. NOTE: The latest drivers and documentation updates can be found at support.dell.com. •Warranty information •Terms and Conditions (U.S. Only) •Safety instructions •Regulatory information •Ergonomics information •End User License Agreement Dell™ Product Information Guide •Service Tag and Express Service Code •Microsoft® Windows® License Label... »