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...Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery ... power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery...
...Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery ... power- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery...
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...leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. The battery is designed to temperatures... the battery out of fire or chemical burn. Do not use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to...
...leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. The battery is designed to temperatures... the battery out of fire or chemical burn. Do not use a battery from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to...
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... and temperature. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If the battery runs completely out of...
... and temperature. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If the battery runs completely out of...
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...; ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If ... hours. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you can leave the battery in Dell ControlPoint. You can use it. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. HINT: To disable battery charging, ...
...; ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If ... hours. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you can leave the battery in Dell ControlPoint. You can use it. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. HINT: To disable battery charging, ...
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TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or... is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337).
TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or... is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337).
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... I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP... SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [...
... I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP... SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [...
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...AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Ensure that best describes the problem. Run the Dell... search. 3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
...AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Ensure that best describes the problem. Run the Dell... search. 3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps....
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... your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - The length of the... faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Also referred to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A AC - A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time ...
... your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. advanced configuration and power interface - Advanced Host Controller Interface - The length of the... faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Also referred to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A AC - A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time ...
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... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features ... Disc Drive 22 Software Features 23 Network Problems 25 Solving Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 28 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Dell Support Center 31 Using Support Tools 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 33...
... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 6 Connect the Network Cable (optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Windows Vista® Setup 8 Connect to the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features ... Disc Drive 22 Software Features 23 Network Problems 25 Solving Problems 25 Power Problems 26 Memory Problems 28 Lockups and Software Problems 28 Dell Support Center 31 Using Support Tools 31 System Messages 32 Hardware Troubleshooter 33...
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... or surge protector. Off - On 6 Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it into place. - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries...
... or surge protector. Off - On 6 Using The Wireless Switch To turn on the wireless switch, slide it into place. - Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use wireless connections, make sure the wireless switch is in the "On" position. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries...
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... or projector. 3 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 2 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16...
... or projector. 3 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 2 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16...
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..., slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
..., slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion.
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...10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that your connection is working by testing it is only for wireless connections. NOTE: The link integrity light on . ... to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the light on the AC adapter is on the network connector is plugged in and not damaged. The computer is lost...
...10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - The link integrity light does not provide status for the wired cable connection. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that your connection is working by testing it is only for wireless connections. NOTE: The link integrity light on . ... to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the light on the AC adapter is on the network connector is plugged in and not damaged. The computer is lost...
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...;F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A/1.6 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W AC Adapter Ouput current (90 W) Ouput current (65 W) Rated output voltage Dimensions: 65 W Height Width Depth Weight (with...
...;F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A/1.6 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W AC Adapter Ouput current (90 W) Ouput current (65 W) Rated output voltage Dimensions: 65 W Height Width Depth Weight (with...
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AC Adapter 90 W (D Series) Height 34.2 mm (1.35 in) Width 60.8 mm (2.39 in) Depth 153.42 mm (6.04 in) Weight (with cables) Temperature range Operating 0.46 ...
AC Adapter 90 W (D Series) Height 34.2 mm (1.35 in) Width 60.8 mm (2.39 in) Depth 153.42 mm (6.04 in) Weight (with cables) Temperature range Operating 0.46 ...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 56, 57 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 43 B backups creating 24 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 23 chipset 51 computer capabilities 23 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 8 using dial-up 9 via DSL 9 via WLAN 9 conserving energy 24 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 42 customizing your desktop 23 your energy settings 24 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 24 DellConnect 42 Dell Diagnostics 34 59 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter size and weight 56, 57 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 43 B backups creating 24 C calling Dell 45 CDs, playing and creating 23 chipset 51 computer capabilities 23 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 8 using dial-up 9 via DSL 9 via WLAN 9 conserving energy 24 Contacting Dell online 46 customer service 42 customizing your desktop 23 your energy settings 24 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 24 DellConnect 42 Dell Diagnostics 34 59 INSPIRON