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C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - See page 25. Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Back View security cable slot USB connectors (3) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector About Your Computer 17 When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet.
C D O R D V D D R I V E B A Y - See page 25. Accommodates a CD drive or DVD drive. Right Side View battery CD or DVD drive B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Back View security cable slot USB connectors (3) network connector (RJ-45) modem connector (RJ-11) video connector AC adapter connector About Your Computer 17 When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet.
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...connectors and power strips vary among countries. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. You can run... the computer on or off. About Your Computer 19 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. A C A D A P T E R...
...connectors and power strips vary among countries. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned either on AC power instead of battery power. You can run... the computer on or off. About Your Computer 19 Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. To access the help file, see "Using the Display" in the Dell Inspiron Help. A C A D A P T E R...
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...ensure that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on ...device is available. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the ...
...ensure that provides surge protection. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on ...device is available. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the ...
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... during the initial time period of the limited warranty for more information about the Dell warranty for 3 hours before using the computer without the AC adapter. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see page 9. You can hold a ...Using a Battery 25 NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer. Do not use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet. For more information. Depending on how often the...
... during the initial time period of the limited warranty for more information about the Dell warranty for 3 hours before using the computer without the AC adapter. To access the help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see page 9. You can hold a ...Using a Battery 25 NOTE: It is supplied as 3D games • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for your computer. Do not use a battery from Dell. For optimal computer performance and to an electrical outlet. For more information. Depending on how often the...
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...computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 53. See...battery runs completely out of the battery may be too hot to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from being in the system setup program. 26 Using a Battery For more information...
...computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). To access the help file, see "Power Problems" on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about resolving problems with the computer turned on page 53. See...battery runs completely out of the battery may be too hot to room temperature. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Disconnect the computer from being in the system setup program. 26 Using a Battery For more information...
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... battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a System Setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: You can operate your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the battery is completely ...battery is charging. When you see the Help area on , charge the battery until the battery LED turns off . 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and try again. However, do not remove the battery or disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Recalibrate your NiMH...
... battery gauge states Full. 6 When prompted, remove the AC adapter. NOTE: For information about a specific item on a System Setup screen, highlight the item and see the Windows desktop. NOTE: You can operate your computer. 3 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the battery is completely ...battery is charging. When you see the Help area on , charge the battery until the battery LED turns off . 7 Connect the AC adapter to your computer and try again. However, do not remove the battery or disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. Recalibrate your NiMH...
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Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on ... not lit. Verify that they appear on your keyboard or moving your computer. 50 Solving Problems The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to...
Unexpected Characters D I S A B L E T H E N U M E R I C K E Y P A D - www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on ... not lit. Verify that they appear on your keyboard or moving your computer. 50 Solving Problems The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to...
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...or blinking, the computer has power. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is on the computer. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working...purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and...
...or blinking, the computer has power. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in standby mode-press the power button to verify that the electrical outlet is on the computer. E L I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I E S - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is working...purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and...
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Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right ... and that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 61. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to the computer.
Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the lower-right ... and that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. If you are using the AC adapter, and turn on page 61. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet using a battery to the computer.
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... connections. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I T O R - M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - If the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T N E S S - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is difficult to the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that ...
... connections. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I T O R - M O V E T H E E X T E R N A L S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E C O M P U T E R O R M O N I M A G E - If the display is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T N E S S - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is difficult to the display. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that ...
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
Setup Diagram
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...Help and Support. 2. Cliquez sur Guide d'utilisation du système d'exploitation. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the AC adapter. is subject to turn off the computer. April 2004 Les informations de ce document sont sujettes à modification sans pré... la batterie : 1. Pour accéder au fichier d'Aide de Dell Inspiron : 1. Dell, le logo DELL et Inspiron sont des marques de Dell Inc. ; To access the Dell Inspiron Help file: 1. Consultez le fichier d'Aide de Dell™ Inspiron™ pour obtenir des informations sur l'utilisation de votre ordinateur et du...
...Help and Support. 2. Cliquez sur Guide d'utilisation du système d'exploitation. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the AC adapter. is subject to turn off the computer. April 2004 Les informations de ce document sont sujettes à modification sans pré... la batterie : 1. Pour accéder au fichier d'Aide de Dell Inspiron : 1. Dell, le logo DELL et Inspiron sont des marques de Dell Inc. ; To access the Dell Inspiron Help file: 1. Consultez le fichier d'Aide de Dell™ Inspiron™ pour obtenir des informations sur l'utilisation de votre ordinateur et du...