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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...
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...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode...box will be lost. Write down the message. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. You may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic ...
...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode...box will be lost. Write down the message. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. You may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic...
... longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic...
Dell Technology Guide
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...than 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the ...and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of...
...than 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the ...and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of...
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...operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for your computer). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for more details. H A R D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS... about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various ...
...operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for your computer). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for more details. H A R D - PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS... about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C P U F A N F A I L U R E - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various ...
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..." on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC... D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
..." on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). MEMORY ODD/EVEN LOGIC... D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I D - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 308. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I M E A N D D A T E M A Y B E W R O N G - T I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on...
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... YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY...
... YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY...
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... YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - 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 . - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - 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 Z E D - Contact Dell for assistance (see...
... YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - 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 . - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - 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 Z E D - Contact Dell for assistance (see...
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... after turning on page 337). See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
... after turning on page 337). See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 337). Replace the battery only with your computer). For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow...
Setup Guide
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...(Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Media Controls 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 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 ...
...(Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop 12 Right Side Features 12 Left Side Features 14 Front Side Features 16 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 18 Touch Pad Gestures 20 Media Controls 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 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 ...
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Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery 12 3 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery bay 26
Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery 12 3 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery bay 26
Setup Guide
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... latch to the side. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from other computers. Slide the battery away from Dell. To replace the battery, slide it into place. 27 Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Shut down the computer, and remove external...
... latch to the side. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop WARNING: Before you begin any of fire or explosion. This computer should only use batteries from other computers. Slide the battery away from Dell. To replace the battery, slide it into place. 27 Do not use a battery purchased from the battery bay. Shut down the computer, and remove external...
Setup Guide
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Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. 38 CMOS checksum error - NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation ...for assistance. Alternatively you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST....
Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. See "Contacting Dell" on page 53 for assistance. 38 CMOS checksum error - NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com or see the documentation ...for assistance. Alternatively you identify the cause and action needed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for assistance. Replace the battery. Possible hard disk drive failure during HDD POST....