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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 Area...
... 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 Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. ... one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. ... one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click...
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Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then ... options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate.
Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then ... options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate.
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...connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...may result in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and ...
...connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in...may result in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. For more information on how ... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged. The life of a battery, which it is fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your laptop ...
...applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. For more information on how ... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged. The life of a battery, which it is fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your laptop ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power... Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge ...
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power... Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge ...
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... taskbar. If no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least...
... taskbar. If no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least...
Dell Technology Guide
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... necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical...
... necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical...
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Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of time. Disconnect the computer...
Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of time. Disconnect the computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement ... G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH...
... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement ... G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH...
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...CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Contact Dell...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 . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Troubleshooting 279 WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I...
...CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Contact Dell...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 . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Troubleshooting 279 WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I...
Setup Guide
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...device if you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to... the computer. Stores software and data. 17 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 6 Hard drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Network connector - Used to attach...
...device if you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to power the computer and charge the battery when the computer is not in use. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to... the computer. Stores software and data. 17 NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 6 Hard drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Network connector - Used to attach...
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... is charging Using Your Inspiron Laptop On battery: • Solid white - On AC adapter: • Solid white - the computer is on and the battery is charging or the computer is turned off or in hibernate state with less than 90% battery charge and the battery is on with less than 10% battery charge •...; Off - the computer is turned off or in hibernate state with more than 10% battery charge • Solid amber - If you do not have the...
... is charging Using Your Inspiron Laptop On battery: • Solid white - On AC adapter: • Solid white - the computer is on and the battery is charging or the computer is turned off or in hibernate state with less than 90% battery charge and the battery is on with less than 10% battery charge •...; Off - the computer is turned off or in hibernate state with more than 10% battery charge • Solid amber - If you do not have the...
Setup Guide
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See the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Battery Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles (approximate) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032...12 lb) (9-cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (9-cell) 11.1 VDC/10.8 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
See the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Battery Life span 300 discharge/charge cycles (approximate) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032...12 lb) (9-cell) Voltage 11.1 VDC (9-cell) 11.1 VDC/10.8 VDC (6-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) Charge time at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.