Dell M1330 Conserving Battery Power, Low-Battery Warning, Configuring Power Management Settings

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Low-Battery Warning

NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning, then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery runs completely out of power, Sleep state begins automatically.

A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is at a critically low level.

You can change the settings for the battery alarms in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window. For more information, see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52 or "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 149.

Conserving Battery Power

To conserve battery power on your portable computer, do any of the following:

•Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is used and recharged.

•Configure the power management settings using either Dell QuickSet or Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer’s power usage (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 52).

•Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 53).

Configuring Power Management Settings

You can use Dell QuickSet or Windows Power Options to configure the power management settings on your computer.

•For information on how to use the Dell QuickSet Power Management wizard, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, click Help, and then select Power Management.

•To use Windows Power Options, do one of the following:

•Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Power Options, and then select a power plan in the Select a power plan window.

or

•Click the icon in the notification area, click Power Options, and then select a plan in the Select a power plan window.

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Contents W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m August RW491 Contents Uninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Viewing the System Setup ScreenCustomizing the Touch Pad Contents Computer, Keyboard, and DisplaySwitching the Video Image From Your Computer Removing a Memory Card or Blank Contents Using Blank CDs and DVDsRemoving an ExpressCard or Blank Connecting a Network or Broadband Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network LocatorDell Technical Update Service Mail, Modem, and Internet ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Lockups and Software ProblemsMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 113104 105121 Technical Support and Customer Service Automated Order-Status Service144 145Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Definition of Dell-Installed SoftwareDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party SoftwareFinding Information What Are You Looking For? Find It HereDrivers for my computer Device documentationWhat Are You Looking For? Find It Here Warranty information Diagram may varyUse the Service Tag to identify your Computer when you useEnter the Express Service Code to Direct your call when contactingEnter your Service Tag or product System, and installs the updatesSite Other Dell customersHow to work with programs and files How to personalize my desktop Then click Help and SupportProblem Computing environmentMicrosoft Windows System Restore Dell PC Restore Dell PC RestoreRestore your operating system Returns your computer to an earlierAbout Your Computer Determining Your Computer’s ConfigurationAbout Your Computer Front View Touch pad Media direct button Power buttonTouch pad buttons About Your Computer C R O P H O N E a N D a U D I O C O N N E C T O R S V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Video connector Hdmi connectorLeft Side View Hard drive About Your ComputerAC adapter port Right Side View Wireless On/Off Switch LED indicator Battery Air vents Back ViewBattery charge/health gauge BatteryBottom View About Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your ComputerSetting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Internet Connection Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up a PrinterMicrosoft Windows Easy Transfer Connecting a USB Printer Printer CablePower Protection Devices Surge ProtectorsUninterruptible Power Supplies UPS Line ConditionersUsing the System Setup Program Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screen System Setup ScreenCommonly Used Options Diskette Drive Internal HDDPerforming a One-Time Boot USB Storage Device CD/DVD/CD-RW drive Modular bay HDDCleaning Your Computer Computer, Keyboard, and DisplayTouch Pad MouseMedia Numeric Keypad Using the Keyboard and Touch PadKey Combinations Power Management Adjusting Keyboard SettingsMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Dell QuickSet Key CombinationsTouch Pad Touch padCustomizing the Touch Pad Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessSetting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Using the DisplayUsing the Display Using a Battery Battery PerformanceChecking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Battery Meter Charge GaugeLow-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerConfiguring Power Management Settings Charging the Battery Using the Sleep Power StateReplacing the Battery To remove the batteryStoring a Battery Using a Battery Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Drive openingCopying CDs and DVDs DVD drive includes the following basic buttonsUsing Blank CDs and DVDs How to Copy a CD or DVDMedia Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Volume Helpful TipsAdjusting the Picture Using Dell MediaDirectConnecting Your Computer to a TV Using the Hdmi Connector Dell MediaDirect buttonEnabling the Display Settings for a TV Enabling the Audio Settings for a TV Using ExpressCards Using ExpressCardsExpressCard Blanks ExpressCard/34Installing an ExpressCard Removing an ExpressCard or Blank Using ExpressCards Using the Memory Card Reader Installing a Memory CardUsing the Memory Card Reader Memory Card BlanksRemoving a Memory Card or Blank Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableSetting Up and Using Networks Then click Help and SupportSetting Up a Network Wireless Local Area Network WlanChecking Your Wireless Network Card What You Need to Establish a Wlan ConnectionSetting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Connecting to a Wlan Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband CardDell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Setting Up and Using Networks Passwords Securing Your ComputerSecurity Cable Lock Securing Your ComputerWhen using passwords, observe the following guidelines Fingerprint Reader OptionalIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics TroubleshootingPress and hold the Fn key while turning the computer on During the assessment, answer any questions that appearInsert your Drivers and Utilities media Problem quickly Test based on the symptom of the problem you are havingOption Function Express Test Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracingDell Support Utility Drive Problems Hardware Problems onHard drive problems Optical drive problemsProblems writing to a CD-RW or DVD+/-RW drive Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Error Messages Do not use these characters in filenames Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Drive and try again ExpressCard ProblemsContact the ExpressCard manufacturer Keyboard Problems Ieee 1394 Device ProblemsExternal Keyboard problems Unexpected characters 100Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not startComputer stops responding Program stops responding or crashes repeatedlyDell MediaDirect problems Menu to access Dell MediaDirect HelpSolid blue screen appears 102Other software problems 103Memory Problems Network ProblemsRun the Dell Diagnostics see Dell Diagnostics on 104Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Wwan Power Problems105 106 Scanner Problems Printer Problems107 No sound from integrated speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from external speakers Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesShut down the computer Disconnect the mouse 109Video and Display Problems If the display is blankGlare, which can cause poor picture quality If the display is difficult to read111 Drivers What Is a Driver?If only part of the display is readable Identifying Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities113 Troubleshooting Manually Reinstalling Drivers Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems115 You can restore your operating system in the following ways Using Microsoft Windows System RestoreRestoring Your Operating System 116 did not resolve your operating system problem Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec117 Troubleshooting Before You Begin Using the Operating System Media119 Troubleshooting Adding and Replacing Parts Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Recommended ToolsBefore Working Inside Your Computer Hard Drive 123Removing the Hard Drive Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Replacing the Hard Drive125 Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover127 Center control coverReplacing the Hinge Covers and Center Control Cover Removing the Keyboard Keyboard129 M2 x 2-mm screw Keyboard Keyboard tabs Replacing the KeyboardPlastic securing bar Removing the Dimm 1 Memory Module Memory131 M2.5 x 5-mm screw 133 Replacing the Dimm 1 Memory ModuleSecuring clips Removing the Dimm 2 Memory Module Tab135 Replacing the Dimm 2 Memory Module 137 Battery bay Wireless Mini-CardsSubscriber Identity Module Removing a Wlan Card Captive screw Adding and Replacing Parts139 Wlan Card M2 x 3-mmscrew 3 antenna cable connectors Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wlan cardRemoving a Mobile Broadband or Wwan Card Replacing a Wlan Card141 142 Disconnect the two antenna cables from the Wwan cardCaptive screw Replacing a Wwan Card 143Flash Cache Module FCM Removing the FCM144 FCM CardInternal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology Replacing the FCMRemoving the Card 145Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Card146 Card Securing tabs CableRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Replacing the Coin-Cell BatteryCoin-cell battery 147148 149 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 150 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer 151Traveling by Air Travel Tips152 Getting Help Obtaining Assistance153 Getting HelpTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Product InformationBefore You Call Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit156 157 Contacting Dell Specifications 159Memory Memory module connector 160Two 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connector TV support Ntsc or PAL in Hdmi modes Specifications161 LCD interfaceHeadphones/speakers connector 1621280 x 800 at 262 K colors Refresh rate 60 Hz2235 mm 16390/107 Japan Reduced under certain power-intensive Conditions see Power Problems onInformation on battery life 164165 Continuous90W 62 a 90 W continuous166 Definition of Dell-Installed Software and Peripherals AppendixDell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only 167FCC Notice U.S. Only Definition of Third-Party Software and PeripheralsFCC Class B 168Macrovision Product Notice 169170 Glossary 171172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 Video resolution See resolution 186187 188 189 IndexIndex Index 191 Index 193 Index 195 196
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