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3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Power Meter 30 Low-Battery Warning 30 Charging the Battery 30 Removing a Battery 31 Installing a Battery 31 Storing a Battery 31 Battery and Power Problems 31 If the battery is not charging 32 If battery life is short 32 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 33 Reprogramming the Button...
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 29 Checking the Battery Charge 30 Power Meter 30 Low-Battery Warning 30 Charging the Battery 30 Removing a Battery 31 Installing a Battery 31 Storing a Battery 31 Battery and Power Problems 31 If the battery is not charging 32 If battery life is short 32 4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button 33 Reprogramming the Button...
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Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 90 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 90 Contacting Dell 91 Index 109 Contents 7 9 Appendix Specifications 79 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 86 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 System and Battery Performance Optimization 88 System Performance Overview 88 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time 89 Variable Speed Fan 89 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 89 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 90 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 90 FCC Notices (U.S. Only 90 Contacting Dell 91 Index 109 Contents 7 9 Appendix Specifications 79 Using the System Setup Program 86 Overview 86 Viewing the System Setup Screens 86 System Setup Screens 87 Commonly Used Options 87 System and Battery Performance Optimization 88 System Performance Overview 88 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time 89 Variable Speed Fan 89 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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... of a mouse. light operates as follows: - TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Blinks to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 A Tour of a mouse. ...Turns on the computer. Solid green: The battery is turned off in power management mode. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is running ...
... of a mouse. light operates as follows: - TO U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Blinks to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is charging. The touch pad and touch pad buttons provide the functionality of Your Computer 15 A Tour of a mouse. ...Turns on the computer. Solid green: The battery is turned off in power management mode. Solid orange: The battery charge is low. - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off the computer while the light is running ...
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AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. Right Side View battery/battery bay modem connector security cable slot air vents B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - C D O R D V D D R I V E - See page 29. A Tour of Your Computer 17 Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector.
AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to an electrical outlet. Right Side View battery/battery bay modem connector security cable slot air vents B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - C D O R D V D D R I V E - See page 29. A Tour of Your Computer 17 Accommodates a CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or CD-RW/DVD combo drive. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to the connector. Attach a microphone to the connector.
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... the modem connector. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer... cause fire or equipment damage. The lights next to the DC power required by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network ...the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to charge the battery.
... the modem connector. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer... cause fire or equipment damage. The lights next to the DC power required by the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com The AC adapter converts AC power to the connector indicate activity for both wired and wireless network ...the connector, not the cable itself, and pull firmly but gently to charge the battery.
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... usage. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Releases the battery. See page 68. A Tour of Your Computer 21 B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Do ...the modem and Mini PCI card. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Stores software and data. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. A ...
... usage. CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Releases the battery. See page 68. A Tour of Your Computer 21 B A T T E R Y / B A T T E R Y B A Y - Do ...the modem and Mini PCI card. Bottom View modem/Mini PCI card cover battery/battery bay hard drive air vent memory module cover battery latch release M O D E M / M I N I P C I V E - B A T T E R Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Stores software and data. When a battery is installed, you can damage the computer or cause a fire. A ...
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... hibernate mode. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to ensure...
... hibernate mode. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is available. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Connect other devices, such as a printer, to ensure...
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... are covered only during the life of a lithium-ion battery. One battery is supplied as 3D games and engineering programs. • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for advice on disposing of your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with your computer. Using a Battery 29 Depending on operating conditions. See "Power Management" in...
... are covered only during the life of a lithium-ion battery. One battery is supplied as 3D games and engineering programs. • Running the computer in the Dell Inspiron Help file for advice on disposing of your Dell™ computer. Replace the battery only with your computer. Using a Battery 29 Depending on operating conditions. See "Power Management" in...
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...check the power meter, double-click the icon on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information on the taskbar. Running...file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you like. To access the help file, see page 10. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the ...
...check the power meter, double-click the icon on low-battery alarms, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer or being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For more information on the taskbar. Running...file, see "Power Management" in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet. A pop-up window warns you like. To access the help file, see page 10. The battery internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the ...
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...on standby mode. battery battery latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. To access the help file, see page 10. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for ...an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the...
...on standby mode. battery battery latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. To access the help file, see page 10. Battery and Power Problems NOTE: See the Dell Inspiron Help file for ...an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Using a Battery 31 Removing a Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, disconnect the modem from the...
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C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for extended periods of time may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. Ensure that the electrical ...
C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I N T E R F E R E N C E - Check the AC adapter cable connections. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for extended periods of time may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to charge. Running the computer at high processor speeds and system activity levels. Ensure that the electrical ...
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... the light is off, press the power button. • If the light is on, your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn off. light is ...H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I G H T - Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that you are using a battery to exit standby mode. This message is most likely to your computer supports, it...
... the light is off, press the power button. • If the light is on, your computer, the battery charge may have caused the display to an electrical outlet using the AC adapter, and turn off. light is ...H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - K E Y B O A R D C L O C K L I N E F A I L U R E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I G H T - Video and Display Problems If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using a program that you are using a battery to exit standby mode. This message is most likely to your computer supports, it...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on your warranty coverage, see your Product Information Guide or the separate paper warranty document that shipped... with your computer. If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see your Product Information...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Remove any installed PC Cards, and put them from their power sources and then from the computer. 4 Remove and reinstall the battery. 5 Turn on your warranty coverage, see your Product Information Guide or the separate paper warranty document that shipped... with your computer. If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see your Product Information...
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...off when you shut down on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer when the drive is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from sources other than Dell. 66 Adding and Replacing Parts If your computer and attached devices did not automatically ...turn the computer upside down your computer, press and hold the battery-bay latch release on a flat work surface is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you...
...off when you shut down on the bottom of the computer, and then remove the battery from the computer when the drive is flat and clean to prevent the computer cover from sources other than Dell. 66 Adding and Replacing Parts If your computer and attached devices did not automatically ...turn the computer upside down your computer, press and hold the battery-bay latch release on a flat work surface is hot, do not touch the metal housing of the hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTICE: To avoid damaging the computer, perform the following steps before you...
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As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b Slide the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional memory and automatically updates ...memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly.
As the computer boots, it clicks into place. b Slide the module firmly into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it detects the additional memory and automatically updates ...memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your computer and an electrical outlet. 7 Turn on the computer. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Ground yourself and install the new memory module: NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly.
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... pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Appendix 79 Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power, to maintain system cooling requirements, and/or to maintain system power requirements.
... pins PCMCIA 16 bits CardBus 32 bits Appendix 79 Appendix Specifications NOTE: Power management features limit the processor speed when the computer is running on battery power, to maintain system cooling requirements, and/or to maintain system power requirements.
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Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery (8-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Capacity Operating life Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Charge/Discharge Storage 85 (U.S. and Canada); ... (5.8 inches) 0.470 kg (1.03 lb) 14.8 VDC 4300 mAH can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See page 29 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to ...
Keyboard Number of keys Key travel Key spacing Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery (8-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Capacity Operating life Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Charge/Discharge Storage 85 (U.S. and Canada); ... (5.8 inches) 0.470 kg (1.03 lb) 14.8 VDC 4300 mAH can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See page 29 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery (12-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Capacity Operating life Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Charge/Discharge Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input ... (5.8 inches) 0.615 kg (1.35 lb) 14.8 VDC 6450 mAH can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See page 29 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) 100...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Battery (12-cell) Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Capacity Operating life Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Charge/Discharge Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input ... (5.8 inches) 0.615 kg (1.35 lb) 14.8 VDC 6450 mAH can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions See page 29 for more information on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles0 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149° F) 100...
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... inches) 15-inch display 275 mm (10.8 inches) Weight: With CD drive, 8-cell battery, and 3.3 kg (7.17 lb) 14.1-inch display With CD drive, 12-cell battery, and 3.4 kg (7.57 lb) 14.1-inch display With CD drive, 8-cell battery, and 3.5 kg (7.66 lb) 15-inch display With CD drive, 12-cell... battery, and 3.7 kg (8.07 lb) 15-inch display Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative ...
... inches) 15-inch display 275 mm (10.8 inches) Weight: With CD drive, 8-cell battery, and 3.3 kg (7.17 lb) 14.1-inch display With CD drive, 12-cell battery, and 3.4 kg (7.57 lb) 14.1-inch display With CD drive, 8-cell battery, and 3.5 kg (7.66 lb) 15-inch display With CD drive, 12-cell... battery, and 3.7 kg (8.07 lb) 15-inch display Environmental Temperature range: Operating Storage Relative ...
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... on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. B A T T E R Y C A P A C I T Y - System and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance Overview System performance may be reduced under which you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the selected...Performance is reduced when the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ...
... on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. B A T T E R Y C A P A C I T Y - System and Battery Performance Optimization System Performance Overview System performance may be reduced under which you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to the selected...Performance is reduced when the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Performing a One-Time Boot You can set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the ...