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... the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on when the computer reads...
... the hard drive activity light is in a power management mode. 2 Hard drive activity light - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. 12 INSPIRON Using Your Inspiron Laptop Your Inspiron 1525/1526 has several indicators, buttons, and features that provide information at the front left of data, never turn on when the computer reads...
Setup Guide
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... your computer to a network or broadband device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard...
... your computer to a network or broadband device. Used to attach a commercially available antitheft device to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB connectors (2)- Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 9 78 56 4 1 23 16 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard...
Setup Guide
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 6-cell...
See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 300 discharge/charge cycles Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 61 Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 6-cell...
Owner's Manual
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... Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
... Numeric Keypad 39 Key Combinations 40 System Functions 40 Display Functions 40 Battery 40 Power Management 40 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . . 41 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 41 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 41 Touch Pad 42 Customizing the Touch Pad 43 5 Using a Battery 45 Battery Performance 45 Checking the...
Owner's Manual
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... Power 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 ...CD, DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite ...
... Power 47 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 48 Using the Sleep Power State 48 Charging the Battery 49 Replacing the Battery 49 Storing a Battery 50 6 Using Multimedia 51 Playing Media 51 Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote (Optional 53 Copying CD, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) Media 54 ...CD, DVD or BD 55 Using Blank CD, DVD, and BD Media 55 Helpful Tips 56 Adjusting the Volume 57 Adjusting the Picture 58 Using Dell MediaDirect 58 Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 59 S-Video and Standard Audio 61 S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio 62 Composite ...
Owner's Manual
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... - Battery status light - Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. WiFi status light - Hard drive activity light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the...
... - Battery status light - Turns on the computer, and blinks when the computer is in a power management mode. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. WiFi status light - Hard drive activity light - Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To enable or disable wireless networking, use the...
Owner's Manual
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... The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on page 24). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical ...then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when a card with your card. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. Solid orange: The battery charge is an optional feature.
... The battery is almost fully charged. - Flashing blue: The battery is charging. - Flashing orange: The battery charge is connected to launch Dell MediaDirect (see "Using Dell MediaDirect™" on only if you ordered the card with Bluetooth wireless technology is running on page 24). Press the Dell MediaDirect button to an electrical ...then click Disable Bluetooth Radio. Bluetooth® status light - Turns on when a card with your card. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is adequately charged. Solid orange: The battery charge is an optional feature.
Owner's Manual
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.... UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer...
.... UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 36 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer...
Owner's Manual
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... performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery...you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first...
... performance mode (see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the battery bay. To view battery charge status, place the mouse cursor over time. Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery...you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first...
Owner's Manual
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...warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for ...Using a Battery The battery is low. Keep the battery away from other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any one of fire or...
...warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: • Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The Battery Meter displays the status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for ...Using a Battery The battery is low. Keep the battery away from other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing of a lithium-ion battery (see "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any one of fire or...
Owner's Manual
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...90 percent depleted. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Using a Battery 47 If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to... Settings" on page 48). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48). Microsoft...
...90 percent depleted. For information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area. The computer enters Sleep state when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Using a Battery 47 If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to... Settings" on page 48). • Use the Sleep power state when you when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet or the Power Options window (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 48). Microsoft...
Owner's Manual
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... the battery in Sleep state, you connect the computer to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may...
... the battery in Sleep state, you connect the computer to start charging if the battery light flashes alternately blue and amber. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with your Dell computer. Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may...
Owner's Manual
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.... 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery...
.... 3 Slide the battery release latch toward the side of the computer until it . 50 Using a Battery After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully (see "Charging the Battery" on page 49) before you store your computer for an extended period of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery...
Owner's Manual
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... be malfunctioning. TIME- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be loose. Run the System...clock. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - A chip on page 95). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - Insert a disk ...
... be malfunctioning. TIME- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. TI M E - The time or date stored in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the system board may be loose. Run the System...clock. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - A chip on page 95). Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95). X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I L E D - Insert a disk ...
Owner's Manual
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... page 48. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 160). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is off, press the power button to charge. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the light is working by testing it is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S... rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Connect the...
... page 48. Contact Dell (see "Using the Sleep Power State" on page 160). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is off, press the power button to charge. CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the light is working by testing it is low or depleted. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S... rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Power Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. Connect the...
Owner's Manual
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... and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - If you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I ... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for...
... and Display Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to power your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE - TEST THE M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - If you begin any setting adjustments). C H E C K T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I ... affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 95. If the display is recommended that the system setup program lists the correct device for...
Owner's Manual
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...; Create a file on . Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • ...Use the optional Dell carrying case to carry with items such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use...
...; Create a file on . Packing the Computer • Remove any external devices attached to the computer and store them in a safe place. • Fully charge the main battery and any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the keyboard and palm rest and close the display. • ...Use the optional Dell carrying case to carry with items such as your name, address, and phone number in a safe place away from the computer or carrying case. Use...
Owner's Manual
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..., and the hard drive from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. 154 Traveling With Your Computer
..., and the hard drive from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in an overhead storage compartment. All airlines forbid the use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing. 154 Traveling With Your Computer
Owner's Manual
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... 45 for more information on page 118). Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 240 cpi 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion... operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
... 45 for more information on page 118). Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) 240 cpi 73.7-mm (2.9-in) sensor-active area 34.0-mm (1.3-in) rectangle 9-cell "smart" lithium ion... operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Power Problems" on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles Specifications 167
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See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device ...
See sound B battery charging, 49 checking the charge, 46 performance, 45 power meter, 47 removing, 49 storing, 50 blank cards ExpressCards, 78 memory card, 79 removing, 79, 81 Bluetooth wireless technology card device ...