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Battery Performance
 CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter, follow the safety instructions in the 
Product Information Guide.
 
NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or 
separate paper warranty document that shipped with your computer.
For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ 
portable computer with the main battery installed at all times,...

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 CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not puncture, 
incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery 
away from children. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. Damaged batteries may 
leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. 
Checking the Battery Charge
The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and...

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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, hibernate 
mode begins automatically.
A pop-up window warns you when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. For 
more information about low-battery alarms, see Power Management in the Dell Inspiron Help 
file. To access the help file, see page 9.
Charging...

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3Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on the bottom of the computer, and then remove 
the battery from the bay.
Installing a Battery
1Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle.
2Press the other side down until the latch release clicks.
Storing a Battery
Remove the battery when you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery 
discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the...

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Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
Using CDs and DVDs
For information about using CDs and DVDs in your computer, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. 
To access the help file, see page 9.
Copying CDs and DVDs
 NOTE: Ensure that you follow all copyright laws when you create CDs or DVDs.
This section applies only to computers that have a CD-R, CD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD+R, or 
DVD/CD-RW combo drive.
 NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may vary by country.
The...

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4To copy a CD or DVD:

If you have one CD or DVD drive, ensure that the settings are correct and click Copy. The 
computer reads your source CD or DVD and copies it to a temporary folder on your 
computer hard drive.
When prompted, insert a blank CD or DVD into the CD or DVD drive and click 
OK.

If you have two CD or DVD drives, select the drive into which you have inserted your 
source CD or DVD and click 
Copy. The computer...

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Using Dell MediaDirect 
 NOTE: QuickSet, which is automatically installed and enabled on your computer, is necessary for Dell 
MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s default settings can limit Dell MediaDirect’s 
functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. To access the help 
file, see Help File on page 9.
If you have Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or Dell Media Experience installed, you can...

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Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
 NOTE: Video and audio cables for connecting your computer to a TV or other audio device are not 
included with your computer. Cables may be purchased at most consumer electronics stores. The 
TV/digital audio adapter cable is available for purchase from Dell.
Your computer has an S-video TV-out connector that, together with the TV/digital audio 
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S-Video and Standard Audio
1Turn off the computer and the TV and/or audio device that you want to connect.
 NOTE: You can connect an S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer 
(without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF 
digital audio.
2Connect the TV/digital audio adapter cable to the S-video TV-out connector on your 
computer.
TV/digital audio 
adapter cable
S-video cable...

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3Plug one end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on the TV/digital audio 
adapter cable.
4Plug the other end of the S-video cable in to the S-video input connector on your TV.
5Plug the single-connector end of the audio cable in to the headphone connector on your 
computer.
6Plug the two RCA connectors on the other end of the audio cable in to the audio input 
connectors on your TV or other audio device.
7Turn on...