Dell Technology Guide
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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 Area...
... 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 Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot...pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to ...
...Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot...pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to ...
Dell Technology Guide
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Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ... it was in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove...
Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ... it was in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove...
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... and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on...
... and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on...
Dell Technology Guide
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To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical ...an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First ...
To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical ...an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or chemical burn. Checking the Battery Charge You...
... your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or chemical burn. Checking the Battery Charge You...
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... . Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds...
... . Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds...
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... the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage...
... the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your computer's power usage...
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... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) HINT: To disable battery charging, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for your laptop computer from being used in your battery). Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about...
... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) HINT: To disable battery charging, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for your laptop computer from being used in your battery). Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about...
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... page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. 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 L E D - IF YOU DID ..., TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS...
... page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. 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 L E D - IF YOU DID ..., TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS...
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... station. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WA R N 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting...
... station. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WA R N 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting...
Setup Guide
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If you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 4 USB connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 3 Network connector - Connects ...multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 2 VGA connector -
If you are using a cabled network signal, this connects your computer to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Left Side Features 5 4 3 2 1 16 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a network or broadband device. 4 USB connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 3 Network connector - Connects ...multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 2 VGA connector -
Setup Guide
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 55 Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 63.1 mm (2.48 in) sensor-active area 37.1 mm (1.46 in) rectangle Battery Type Depth Height 4-cell/6-cell/9-cell "smart" lithium ion 64.2 mm (2.52 inches) ... 0.37 kg (0.82 lb) (6 cell) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4 cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6,9 cell) 14.8 VDC (4 cell) Charge time 4 hours (approximate): Computer off Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
See Dell Technology Guide for more information. 55 Touchpad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height 240 cpi 63.1 mm (2.48 in) sensor-active area 37.1 mm (1.46 in) rectangle Battery Type Depth Height 4-cell/6-cell/9-cell "smart" lithium ion 64.2 mm (2.52 inches) ... 0.37 kg (0.82 lb) (6 cell) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4 cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6,9 cell) 14.8 VDC (4 cell) Charge time 4 hours (approximate): Computer off Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions.
Setup Guide
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Basic Specifications Battery Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles (approximate) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°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...
Basic Specifications Battery Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles (approximate) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°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...