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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
Dell Technology Guide
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...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer...that power is off and components will be displayed after you are started. Write down the message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut...
...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer...that power is off and components will be displayed after you are started. Write down the message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut...
Dell Technology Guide
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... damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. For additional safety best...
... damage. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. For additional safety best...
Dell Technology Guide
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... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity...
... percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity...
Dell Technology Guide
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...computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Troubleshooting 275 See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard ... HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - ALERT! Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your...
...computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Troubleshooting 275 See the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard ... HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - ALERT! Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery... a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ( V A L U E) - P R E S S F 5 T O ...
...Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). This message applies to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery... a bootable optical media is in the drive. • If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. ( V A L U E) - P R E S S F 5 T O ...
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..., THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. P R O G R A M - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
..., THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN..., F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. P R O G R A M - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
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...F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH... NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY ...
...F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH... NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY ...
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... Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows Vista® •...
... Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - Windows Vista® •...
Setup Guide
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...the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 20 Removing and Replacing the Battery 21 Using the Optical 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 ...
...the Internet (Optional 8 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 Device Status Lights 12 Right Side Features 14 Left Side Features 16 Front Side Features 17 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Media Controls 19 Display Features 20 Removing and Replacing the Battery 21 Using the Optical 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 ...
Setup Guide
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.... To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...
.... To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch until it over. 2. CAUTION: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...
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...listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Alert! Using ...appeared. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive...
...listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com). Hard-disk drive read failure - Keyboard failure - The computer failed to resolve the issue. Alert! Using ...appeared. CMOS checksum error - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. CPU fan has failed. Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive failure - Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD boot test see "Contacting Dell" on page 46 for assistance. Possible hard disk drive...