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...Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you... use your computer, 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 purchase a new battery during the...
...Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you... use your computer, 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 purchase a new battery during the...
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... that the computer is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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 bay...computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire...
... that the computer is designed to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). 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 bay...computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Do not use a battery from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire...
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... hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. You can change the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Then connect the computer to an...
... hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. You can change the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Then connect the computer to an...
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... battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can leave the battery in the computer for your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely ...discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is too hot to an electrical outlet. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of batteries may be ...
... battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can leave the battery in the computer for your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely ...discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is too hot to an electrical outlet. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of batteries may be ...
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...CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ...281). Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for ...
...CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page ...281). Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for ...
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THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY...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 - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...
THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY...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 - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...
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... be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N...click Hardware Troubleshooter. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for your computer). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the ...
... be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N...click Hardware Troubleshooter. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for your computer). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the ...
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...drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. battery operating time - AHCI - basic input/output system - A AC - The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. ambient light sensor - ASF is able to the computer. and operating... that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks.
...drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. battery operating time - AHCI - basic input/output system - A AC - The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. ambient light sensor - ASF is able to the computer. and operating... that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that allows system memory to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks.
Setup Guide
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... Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 ...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 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
... Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 ...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 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 ...
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...Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 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 your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter... firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
...Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 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 your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter... firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on page 6). 2. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 60. 11 Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Attaches a... computer to the computer. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Attaches a... computer to the computer. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive...
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...-in hibernate state. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on . • Breathing white - The computer is on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. The computer is in standby mode...
...-in hibernate state. 2 Hard drive activity light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - Turns on . • Breathing white - The computer is on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. The computer is in standby mode...
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... battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and click the battery release latch. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup...
... battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide and click the battery release latch. 3. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to derive the maximum backup...
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... on page 71). 43 If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is either turned off - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the display is not responding, press the power button...the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either in standby or hibernate mode, or the display may not be responding. • Press the power button until ...
... on page 71). 43 If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is either turned off - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on. • If the display is not responding, press the power button...the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is either in standby or hibernate mode, or the display may not be responding. • Press the power button until ...
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... connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The computer is in standby mode and the battery charge is breathing white - If you encounter interference that hinders... the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If the power indicator light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the...
... connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71). The computer is in standby mode and the battery charge is breathing white - If you encounter interference that hinders... the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - Solving Problems If the power indicator light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the...
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... the program. If a program crashes repeatedly - Press simultaneously. 2. If you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the AC adapter is no longer responding 4. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an...
... the program. If a program crashes repeatedly - Press simultaneously. 2. If you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the AC adapter is no longer responding 4. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an...
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...hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...appears, continue to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while ...
...hour or more information, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see "Dell Factory Image Restore" on your computer. 4. Restoring Your Operating System NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo ...appears, continue to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while ...
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AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with 6-cell battery) 20.8 mm to 32.8 mm (0.82 inches to 1.3 inches) 340.0 ...
AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with 6-cell battery) 20.8 mm to 32.8 mm (0.82 inches to 1.3 inches) 340.0 ...
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Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 25 specifications 77 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 21 B battery 6-cell 76 9-cell 76 coin-cell 76 light status 25 C camera 35 video resolution 75 CDs, playing and creating 38 chipset 74 computer capabilities 38 dimensions 77 setting up 5 connecting network cable 7 to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 71 customizing your desktop 38 81 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 25 specifications 77 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 21 B battery 6-cell 76 9-cell 76 coin-cell 76 light status 25 C camera 35 video resolution 75 CDs, playing and creating 38 chipset 74 computer capabilities 38 dimensions 77 setting up 5 connecting network cable 7 to the Internet 16 Contacting Dell online 71 customizing your desktop 38 81 INSPIRON