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... to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the battery...
... to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the battery...
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... can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule...
... can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule...
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... your laptop computer, 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 the taskbar. You may need to a CD or... DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...
... your laptop computer, 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 the taskbar. You may need to a CD or... DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet ...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. When...connector damage. 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 the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. When...connector damage. 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 the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...
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... low level. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You... change the settings for long periods of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is connected to... runs completely out of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
... low level. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You... change the settings for long periods of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is connected to... runs completely out of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge.
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... in the computer for as long as you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for your battery). HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. The battery is charging. You ... Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on the taskbar. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent ...
... in the computer for as long as you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for your battery). HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. The battery is charging. You ... Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on the taskbar. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent ...
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... replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN....- • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
... replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN....- • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - P R O G R A M - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
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... BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Connect the correct AC...
... BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Connect the correct AC...
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...a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for your computer). YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected... during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER...
...a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for your computer). YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected... during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER...
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...to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • ...
...to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it with...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • ...
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...B battery life span - battery operating time - Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A feature that enables Microsoft®...or may not describe features included with your computer. basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - ACPI - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. A program designed to as system setup. 339 Also referred to ...
...B battery life span - battery operating time - Advanced Host Controller Interface - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A feature that enables Microsoft®...or may not describe features included with your computer. basic input/output system - advanced configuration and power interface - ACPI - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. A program designed to as system setup. 339 Also referred to ...
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... data from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. PIO - A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. O optical drive - A drive that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. Example of memory that...device are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of the data path. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . The ability of time that equals one or more logical storage...
... data from 250 MB/sec to 4 GB/sec. PIO - A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. O optical drive - A drive that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. Example of memory that...device are arranged in rows and columns to one billionth of the data path. A removable I/O card adhering to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - If the PCI Express chip set . The ability of time that equals one or more logical storage...
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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 ... 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 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 ... 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 Troubleshooter 39...
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NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power. 6 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.
NOTE: Charge the computer battery for at least 12 hours before using your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer on battery power. 6 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.
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...Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to ...the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it 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) - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to power...
...Your Inspiron™ Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 15 Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to ...the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it 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) - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to power...
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...in standby mode. • Off - Turns on . • Blinking white - Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. The computer is charging. • Blinking white - The light indicates the following ...states while charging or using the computer with: an AC adapter • Solid white - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 7-in standby mode. • Solid amber - The computer is low. Using Your Inspiron...
...in standby mode. • Off - Turns on . • Blinking white - Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. The computer is charging. • Blinking white - The light indicates the following ...states while charging or using the computer with: an AC adapter • Solid white - Provides quality sound for video chatting and voice recording. 2 7-in standby mode. • Solid amber - The computer is low. Using Your Inspiron...
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...or Back up Files wizard. 29 Transferring Information to your computer by adapting processor speed to a New Computer 1. Click Continue on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions on the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop • Power saver - In the User Account Control window, click Continue. 3. To... the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of system performance on your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. This...
...or Back up Files wizard. 29 Transferring Information to your computer by adapting processor speed to a New Computer 1. Click Continue on the User Account Control window and follow the instructions on the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Inspiron™ Laptop • Power saver - In the User Account Control window, click Continue. 3. To... the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of system performance on your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - This power option provides the highest level of energy consumed by maximizing system performance. This...
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... the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting... • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. An unwanted signal is blinking white - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the power light is creating interference by...
... the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by interrupting... • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. An unwanted signal is blinking white - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the power light is creating interference by...
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....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 output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC
....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 output voltage 19.5 +/-1.0 VDC