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...see 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,... and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold ...
...see 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,... and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold ...
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...battery away from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay ... 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 Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, ...
...battery away from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay ... 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 Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, ...
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... learn more about changing the settings for long periods of time. Then connect the computer to optimize your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet...
... learn more about changing the settings for long periods of time. Then connect the computer to optimize your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet...
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...long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. If the battery is hot from being used in your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008,.... Charge time is longer with the computer turned on airplanes, where charging of time. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the...
...long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. If the battery is hot from being used in your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008,.... Charge time is longer with the computer turned on airplanes, where charging of time. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the...
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... DOCKING STATION. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. S T R I K...T D O W N . - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE...
... DOCKING STATION. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. S T R I K...T D O W N . - D A Y N O T S E T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE...
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... CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - See "System Setup" on page 307. 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. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT...
... CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - See "System Setup" on page 307. 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. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT...
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... THAN EXPECTED. Then select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T ...Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer). 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. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter...
... THAN EXPECTED. Then select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T ...Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer). 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. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter...
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... operating time - AGP - An interface for video-related tasks. antivirus software - A program designed to an electrical outlet. BIOS - A AC - The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A program (or utility)...port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ambient light sensor - and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are...
... operating time - AGP - An interface for video-related tasks. antivirus software - A program designed to an electrical outlet. BIOS - A AC - The form of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A program (or utility)...port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ambient light sensor - and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are...
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...; Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base... 26 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 30 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
...; Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Windows Vista® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base... 26 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 30 Network Problems 30 Power Problems 32 Memory Problems 33 Lockups and Software Problems 34 Using Support Tools 36 Dell Support Center 36 System Messages 38 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power. 6 NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power. 6 NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - ... works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - ... works with the security cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
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... way to charge the battery. • Off - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 7-in hibernate mode 17 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Integrated single analog microphone - The computer is low. The battery charge is in standby mode. • Off - The computer... - a battery • Solid white - The light indicates the following states while charging or using the computer with: an AC adapter • Solid white - Connect the AC adapter to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on /off or in hibernate mode.
... way to charge the battery. • Off - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 7-in hibernate mode 17 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Integrated single analog microphone - The computer is low. The battery charge is in standby mode. • Off - The computer... - a battery • Solid white - The light indicates the following states while charging or using the computer with: an AC adapter • Solid white - Connect the AC adapter to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on /off or in hibernate mode.
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... the AC adapter). WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery away from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Using Your Inspiron...
... the AC adapter). WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery away from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Using Your Inspiron...
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...is either turned off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is creating interference by testing it back on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is working by ...devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on . An unwanted signal is on your computer - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on . The computer is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is...
...is either turned off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is creating interference by testing it back on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is working by ...devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on . An unwanted signal is on your computer - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on . The computer is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is...
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...) (4/6-cell) 276.95 (10.90 inches) (9-cell) 60 Battery Weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4-cell) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) (9-cell) AC adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5/1.6 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 3.34 A (65 W); 4.62 A (90 W) Rated...
...) (4/6-cell) 276.95 (10.90 inches) (9-cell) 60 Battery Weight 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (4-cell) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) (6-cell) 0.52 kg (1.15 lb) (9-cell) AC adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5/1.6 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 3.34 A (65 W); 4.62 A (90 W) Rated...
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AC adapter Dimensions: 65 W Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) 46.5 mm (1.83 inches) 107 mm (4.21 inches) 0.250 kg (0.55 lb) 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) 66.0 mm (2.60 inches) 127.0 mm (5.00 inches) 0.265 kg (0.58 lb) Specifications AC adapter 90 W Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) 70.0 mm (2.76 inches) 147.0 mm (5.79 inches) 0.350 kg (0.77 lb) 34.2 mm (1.35 inches) 60.8 mm (2.40 inches) 169.5 mm (6.68 inches) 0.460 kg (1.01 lb) 61
AC adapter Dimensions: 65 W Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 29.0 mm (1.14 inches) 46.5 mm (1.83 inches) 107 mm (4.21 inches) 0.250 kg (0.55 lb) 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) 66.0 mm (2.60 inches) 127.0 mm (5.00 inches) 0.265 kg (0.58 lb) Specifications AC adapter 90 W Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16.0 mm (0.67 inches) 70.0 mm (2.76 inches) 147.0 mm (5.79 inches) 0.350 kg (0.77 lb) 34.2 mm (1.35 inches) 60.8 mm (2.40 inches) 169.5 mm (6.68 inches) 0.460 kg (1.01 lb) 61
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 61 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 28 customer service 49 customizing your energy settings 28 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 55 63 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter size and weight 61 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 29 C calling Dell 52 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 28 customer service 49 customizing your energy settings 28 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 29 Dell Factory Image Restore 42 Dell Support Center 36 Dell support website 55 63 INSPIRON