Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on or connected to the AC adapter. also, do not use an extension power cable with exposed skin can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your...The surface temperature of time. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is turned on the floor, when you are a trained service technician. Also, do not place...
...in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on or connected to the AC adapter. also, do not use an extension power cable with exposed skin can damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your...The surface temperature of time. Always follow installation instructions closely. • If you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is turned on the floor, when you are a trained service technician. Also, do not place...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...operating on the bottom of this computer. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with a minimum wire size of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. • Before you use a power extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from...PCI card/modem cover on battery power. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector...
...operating on the bottom of this computer. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with a minimum wire size of another AC adapter may cause a fire or explosion. • Before you use a power extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from...PCI card/modem cover on battery power. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...risk of 60ºC (140ºF). Some power strips may result in permanent damage to temperatures in a fire or with normal household waste. Dispose of your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric ...shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells ...
...risk of 60ºC (140ºF). Some power strips may result in permanent damage to temperatures in a fire or with normal household waste. Dispose of your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric ...shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... bending any connector pins. If you have the computer checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. Also, before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the ... with the hard drive removed from environmental hazards such as a memory module by hand, be sure to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your...
... bending any connector pins. If you have the computer checked by hand, be ready to install the drive in the computer. Also, before turning on power. • When you disconnect a cable, pull on its connector or on its pins. • When preparing to remove a memory module from the ... with the hard drive removed from environmental hazards such as a memory module by hand, be sure to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before using the computer. When Using Your Computer Observe the following safe-handling guidelines to prevent damage to your...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...the computer or to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. D E L L ™ AC C E S S D I R EC T ™ B U T T O N - A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 80. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD ...or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. To access the help file, see page 48. Supports one PC Card, such as support and ...
...the computer or to launch a frequently used program, such as a modem or network adapter. D E L L ™ AC C E S S D I R EC T ™ B U T T O N - A To ur of your computer by performing a Windows shutdown rather than by pressing the power button (see page 80. Left Side View PC Card slot audio connectors (2) CD ...or DVD drive PC C AR D SL O T - If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off your choice. To access the help file, see page 48. Supports one PC Card, such as support and ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.... NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. For more information, see page 80. CAUTION: Place ...
... computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage.... NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. For more information, see page 80. CAUTION: Place ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Turning Off Your ...How help file. For more information, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: As an alternative to a...
...all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. A UPS protects against power interruptions. Turning Off Your ...How help file. For more information, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. NOTE: As an alternative to a...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the battery from being used in your computer or being in the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in a hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from charging. NOTE: You can leave the battery in approximately 3 hours...the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you connect the computer to an electrical...
... the battery from being used in your computer or being in the Tell Me How help file. To access the help file, see "Power Management" in a hot environment, the battery may prevent the battery from charging. NOTE: You can leave the battery in approximately 3 hours...the battery latch. 3 Remove the battery. 44 U s i n g a B a t te r y If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the computer as long as you connect the computer to an electrical...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... U s ing a B atte r y 45 If the computer does not turn on , press and hold the power button for an extended period of time. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. NOTE: See the Tell Me How help file..., see page 80. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has...
... U s ing a B atte r y 45 If the computer does not turn on , press and hold the power button for an extended period of time. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to exit standby mode. NOTE: See the Tell Me How help file..., see page 80. If the power light is blinking, the computer is lit or blinking, the computer has...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...battery is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is too hot to charge. A D J U S T T H...), disconnect the computer from charging. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. OPTIMIZE PROCESSOR PERFORMANCE AND POWER CONSUMPTION - See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S...
...battery is on and running at high system activity levels for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the light is too hot to charge. A D J U S T T H...), disconnect the computer from charging. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. OPTIMIZE PROCESSOR PERFORMANCE AND POWER CONSUMPTION - See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...R A T I N - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . If you are trying to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is recommended that you attach an external monitor to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the... may have too many programs open is blank CHECK THE has power. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - A R E Q U I R E D . Connect the computer to open . Contact Dell (see page 126). Video and Display Problems If the display is missing an essential file....
...R A T I N - X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I B L E . If you are trying to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is recommended that you attach an external monitor to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the... may have too many programs open is blank CHECK THE has power. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - A R E Q U I R E D . Connect the computer to open . Contact Dell (see page 126). Video and Display Problems If the display is missing an essential file....
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...file, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer is disabled. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable... appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. Check the AC adapter cable connections. CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET -
...file, see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - S W I T C H T H E V I D E O I C A L O U T L E T - If your external speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that it is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If your computer is disabled. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable... appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. Check the AC adapter cable connections. CONNECT THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET -
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...a description of this procedure only after you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. If you are certain that the computer is safe to speed...battery and put it . Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from...
...a description of this procedure only after you cannot solve your problem using the Dell™ Support website or e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. If you are certain that the computer is safe to speed...battery and put it . Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any attached external devices, and disconnect them from...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from... the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147...
...support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer 1 Save and close any open files, exit any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from... the hard drive. 14 Replace any attached external devices, and disconnect them from their power sources and then from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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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 100 to 240 VAC 1.5 A 50 to 60 Hz 5.5 A (maximum at 4-second ...
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 100 to 240 VAC 1.5 A 50 to 60 Hz 5.5 A (maximum at 4-second ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... computer. 2 If the computer is connected to excessive processor temperatures. This performance reduction helps to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - Appendix 123 The next time you see ... list appears, highlight the device from shutting down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer...
... computer. 2 If the computer is connected to excessive processor temperatures. This performance reduction helps to an electrical outlet. 4 Turn on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - Appendix 123 The next time you see ... list appears, highlight the device from shutting down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your docking device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with the computer turned off. To set Low Power Mode: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and...
... and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with the computer turned off. To set Low Power Mode: 1 Click the Start button→ Control Panel→ Performance and...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...environment, for extended periods of the base will reduce cooling; Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not ...push objects into air vents or openings of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to avoid the remote risk of your portable computer to charge the battery. General • Do not attempt...
...environment, for extended periods of the base will reduce cooling; Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in to the extension power cable does not exceed the ampere rating of the extension cable. • Do not ...push objects into air vents or openings of electric shock from lightning via the telephone line. Use care when handling the adapter during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to avoid the remote risk of your portable computer to charge the battery. General • Do not attempt...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer during normal operation. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong...
... that the required voltage and frequency match the available power source. • To remove the computer from all power sources, turn the computer off, disconnect the AC adapter from the power cable plug. Clean your computer during normal operation. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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.... Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. Discard a used battery according to your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of a spent or damaged battery... or otherwise expose it . Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the power strip. The resulting excessive current flow can be tripped over or stepped on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the...
.... Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. Discard a used battery according to your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of a spent or damaged battery... or otherwise expose it . Ensure that the ground prong of the power plug is inserted into the power strip. The resulting excessive current flow can be tripped over or stepped on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the...