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...
... 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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... 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. You may be displayed after you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode .... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on . If an existing problem does not reappear when you are started. Write down any error messages that power is turned back...
... 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. You may be displayed after you restart your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode .... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on . If an existing problem does not reappear when you are started. Write down any error messages that power is turned back...
Dell Technology Guide
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... external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...
... external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...
Dell Technology Guide
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...you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using ...and more than 60 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter ...
...you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using ...and more than 60 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the battery. Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...listed in the table, see the documentation for assistance). The computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - See the documentation shipped with...search for your computer). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of certain features. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for...
...listed in the table, see the documentation for assistance). The computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. H A R D - See the documentation shipped with...search for your computer). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: to learn more about the meaning of certain features. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for...
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... U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R ... I X E D - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY WRITE/READ...
... U R E O N I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. NO BOOT DEVICE AVAILABLE - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. M E M O R Y S I Z E I N C M O S I N V A L I C S - P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R ... I X E D - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 MEMORY WRITE/READ...
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... using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer...
... using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer...
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... failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" 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 Z E D - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR...
... failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" 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 Z E D - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR...
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... the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is...
... the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. ENSURE THAT MICROSOFT® WINDOWS® RECOGNIZES THE DRIVE - If the drive is...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System ... 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System ... 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front View Features 24 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 26 Touch Pad Gestures 28 Multimedia Control Keys 30 Using the Optical Drive 32 Display Features 34 Dell Extended Battery Life 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Software Features 38 Dell Dock 39 Dell DataSafe Online Backup...
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...Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to access the Internet. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery..." on page 36). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page ...
...Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) Installing a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card allows you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to access the Internet. In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery..." on page 36). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page ...
Setup Guide
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... the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Press . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup...
... the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Press . Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 1 3 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latch 37 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. To replace the battery: 1.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 1 3 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latch 37 Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. To replace the battery: 1.
Setup Guide
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... the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). CPU fan failure - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Possible hard drive failure...
... the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals). CPU fan failure - Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Replace the coin-cell battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Possible hard drive failure...