Dell Precision M20: About Your Computer
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About Your Computer
DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
Front View
Left View
Right View
Back View
Bottom View
Front View
display — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display."
power button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or exit a power management mode.
If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which may take several seconds).
device status lights
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display
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speakers (2)
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power button
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track stick/touch pad buttons
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device status lights
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track stick
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keyboard
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volume control buttons
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touch pad
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mute button
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display latch
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keyboard and wireless status lights
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft®Windows®operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the
power button.
If the computer is connected to an electrical outlet, the light operates as follows:
¡ Solid green: The battery is charging.
¡ Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged.
If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows:
¡ Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is turned off).
¡ Flashing orange: The battery charge is low.
¡ Solid orange: The battery charge is critically low.
keyboard — The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Windows logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Using the
Keyboard and Touch Pad."
touch pad — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information.
display latch — Keeps the display closed.
speakers — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. For more
information, see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
track stick/touch pad buttons — Provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information.
track stick — Provides the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information.
volume control buttons — Press these buttons to adjust the volume.
mute button — Press this button to turn off the volume.
keyboard and wireless status lights
Turns on when you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode.
Turns on when the computer reads or writes data.
NOTICE: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the light is flashing.
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status.
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Left View
PC Card slot — Supports one PC Card, such as a modem or network adapter. The computer ships with a plastic blank installed in the slot. For more
information, see "Using PC Cards."
smart card slot — Supports one smart card. For more information, see "Using Smart Cards."
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when wireless devices are enabled.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is enabled. To enable or disable Bluetooth wireless technology, press <Fn><F2>.
NOTE: Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature on your computer, so the icon turns on only if you ordered Bluetooth wireless
technology with your computer. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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security cable slot
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PC Card slot
2
audio connectors (2)
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smart card slot
3
infrared sensor
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
CAUTION: Donotblock,pushobjectsinto,orallowdusttoaccumulateintheairvents.DonotstoreyourDell™computerinalow-airflow
environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
infrared sensor — Lets you transfer files from your computer to another infrared-compatible device without using cable connections.
When you receive your computer, the sensor is disabled. You can use the system setup program to enable the sensor. For information on transferring data,
see Windows Help, the Help and Support Center, or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.
audio connectors
hard drive — Stores software and data.
security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the
device.
Right View
Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
module bay — YoucaninstalldevicessuchasanopticaldriveoraDellTravelLite™moduleinthemodulebay.Formoreinformation,see"Using the Module
Bay."
device latch release — Releases the module bay device. See "Using the Module Bay" for instructions.
Back View
USB connectors
S-video TV-out connector
modem connector (RJ-11)
network connector (RJ-45)
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module bay
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device latch release
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USB connectors (2)
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
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network connector (RJ-45)
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serial connector
2
S-video TV-out connector
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video connector
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USB connectors (2)
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AC adapter connector
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modem connector (RJ-11)
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air vents
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parallel connector
Connect USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to a USB connector
using the optional floppy drive cable.
Connects your computer to a TV. For more information, see "Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device."
If you ordered the optional internal modem, connect the telephone line to the modem connector.
For information on using the modem, see the online modem documentation supplied with your computer. See "Finding Information."
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line into the
network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate the status of both the connection and the transfer of
information for wired network communications.
For information on using the network adapter, see the device user's guide supplied with your computer. See "Finding Information."
parallel connector
video connector
serial connector
AC adapter connector — Attach an AC adapter to the computer.
The AC adapter converts AC power to the DC power required by the computer. You can connect the AC adapter with your computer turned either on or off.
air vents — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
Bottom View
Connects a parallel device, such as a printer.
Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display."
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an
incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.
NOTICE: When you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to avoid
damaging the cable.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
memory module cover — Covers the compartment that contains the memory module(s). See "Adding and Replacing Parts."
battery-bay latch release — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery" for instructions.
battery charge gauge — Provides information on the battery charge. See "Using a Battery."
battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery."
docking device slot — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional
information.
fan — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
Mini PCI card/modem cover — Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card and modem. See "Adding and Replacing Parts."
hard drive — Stores software and data.
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memory module cover
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docking device slot
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battery-bay latch release
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fan
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battery charge gauge
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Mini PCI card/modem cover
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battery
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hard drive
NOTE: The computer turns on the fan when the computer gets hot. Fan noise is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fans or the computer.
CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in the air vents. Do not store your computer in a low-airflow environment,
such as a closed briefcase, while it is running. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire.
Оглавление
- DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM20User'sGuide
- About Your Computer
- Appendix
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
- Using a Battery
- Using the Module Bay
- Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Dell Diagnostics
- Using the Display
- Reinstalling Software
- Finding Information
- Getting Help
- Glossary
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Passwords
- Using PC Cards
- Power Management
- Dell™QuickSetFeatures
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Using the System Setup Program
- Using Smart Cards
- Solving Problems
- Specifications
- Travelling With Your Computer
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
- Using Microsoft®Windows®XP
