Dell Precision M70: About Your Computer
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About Your Computer
DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide
Front View
Left Side View
Right Side View
Back View
Bottom View
Front View
display latch — Keeps the display closed.
display — For more information about your display, see "Using the Display."
power button — Press the power button to turn on the computer or to enter 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 latch
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speakers
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display
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track stick/touch pad buttons
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power button
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track stick
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device status lights
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volume control buttons
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keyboard
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mute button
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touch pad
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keyboard status lights
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display latch button
NOTICE: To avoid losing data, shut down your computer instead of 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 completely 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 Microsoft® Windows® logo key. For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see
"Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
touch pad — Touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more information.
display latch button — Press this button to release the display latch and open the display.
speakers — To adjust the volume of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons or volume control keyboard shortcuts. For more information,
see "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad."
track stick/touch pad buttons — Track stick and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of a mouse. See "Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad" for more
information.
track stick — Track stick and track stick buttons provide 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 status lights
Turns on when you turn on the computer.
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 when the computer is in a power management mode. It also blinks to indicate battery charge status.
The green lights located above the keyboard indicate the following:
Left Side View
processor fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
security cable slot — Lets you attach a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. For more information, see the instructions included with the
device.
Turns on when the numeric keypad is enabled.
Turns on when wireless networking is enabled. To enable or disable wireless networking, press <Fn><F2>.
Turns on when the uppercase letter function is enabled.
Turns on when a card with Bluetooth®wireless technology is enabled.
NOTE: The card with Bluetooth wireless technology is an optional feature, so the light turns on only if you ordered the card with your computer.
For more information, see the documentation that came with your card.
To turn off only the Bluetooth wireless technology functionality, right-click the icon in the system tray and select Disable Bluetooth Radio.
To quickly enable or disable all wireless devices, press <Fn><F2>.
Turns on when the scroll lock function is enabled.
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processor fan air vent
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PC Card slot
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security cable slot
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smart card slot
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hard drive
NOTE: The computer turns on the fans 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.
NOTICE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it will work with the security cable slot.
hard drive — Stores software and data.
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."
Right Side View
module bay — YoucaninstalldevicessuchasanopticaldriveorDellTravelLite™moduleinthemodulebay.Formoreinformation,see"Using the Module Bay."
audio connectors
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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module bay
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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audio connectors
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video fan air vent
Attach headphones or speakers to the connector.
Attach a microphone to the connector.
video fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
Back View
video fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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 system setup to enable the sensor. For information on transferring data, see Windows
Help, the Windows Help and Support Center, or the documentation that came with your infrared-compatible device.
network connector (RJ-45)
modem connector (RJ-11)
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
NOTE: The computer turns on the fans 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.
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video fan air vent
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S-video TV-out connector
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infrared sensor
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serial connector
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network connector (RJ-45)
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video connector
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modem connector (RJ-11)
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AC adapter connector
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USB 2.0 connectors (2)
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processor fan air vent
NOTE: The computer turns on the fans 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.
NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging the computer, do not plug a telephone line in to the
network connector.
Connects the computer to a network. The two lights next to the connector indicate the status of the link and the transfer of information
on a wired network connection.
For information on using the network adapter, see the online network-adapter documentation supplied with your computer. See
"Finding Information."
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."
S-video TV-out connector
serial connector
video connector
AC adapter connector — Connects the AC adapter so that you can run the computer on AC power instead of battery power.
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.
processor fan air vent — The computer uses internal fans to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
Bottom View
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. Also connects digital-audio capable devices using the TV/digital-audio adapter cable. For more
information, see "Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device."
Connects serial devices, such as a mouse or handheld device.
Connects an external monitor. For more information, see "Using the Display."
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 fans 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.
battery — When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. See "Using a Battery."
battery-bay latch release — Releases the battery. See "Using a Battery."
Mini PCI card/modem/DIMM module cover — Covers the compartment that contains the optional modem, the optional Mini PCI card, and the DIMM module.
See "Adding and Replacing Parts."
video fan air vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
docking device slot — Lets you attach your computer to a docking device. See the documentation that came with your docking device for additional
information.
processor fan air vent — The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating.
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battery
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video fan air vent
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battery-bay latch release
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docking device slot
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Mini PCI card/modem/DIMM module cover
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processor fan air vent
CAUTION: YourcomputerfeaturesUndock&Go™technologythatallowsyoutoundockyourcomputerwithoutgoingintoStandbymode.
Because the computer may not automatically go into Standby mode when it is undocked, ensure that the settings in the Power Options control
panel do not prohibit the computer from going into Standby mode. If you change the Power Options control panel to prohibit the computer from
going into Standby mode, you greatly increase the chances of causing your battery to deteriorate quickly or causing your computer to overheat.
Оглавление
- DellPrecision™MobileWorkstationM70User'sGuide
- About Your Computer
- Appendix
- Alert Standard Format (ASF)
- Using a Battery
- Using the Module Bay
- Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Module Bay Devices
- Cleaning Your Computer
- Using the Dell Diagnostics
- Using the Display
- Reinstalling Software
- Finding Information
- Getting Help
- Glossary
- Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
- Passwords
- Using PC Cards
- Power Management
- Solving Problems
- Dell™QuickSetFeatures
- Adding and Replacing Parts
- Using the System Setup Program
- Using Smart Cards
- Specifications
- Traveling With Your Computer
- Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network
- Using Microsoft®Windows®XP
