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...or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- 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. To view the battery charge status, check the Power ...
...or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- 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. To view the battery charge status, check the Power ...
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... the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Do not use...
... the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Do not use...
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... Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low...
... Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of times the battery is at a critically low...
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... is charging. Click the icon to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...
... is charging. Click the icon to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...
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O F - D A Y N O T S E T - 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 - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING...
O F - D A Y N O T S E T - 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 - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING...
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... System board failure may have occurred. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU... CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. 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...
... System board failure may have occurred. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU... CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. 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...
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... be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Ensure that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you... IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - 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 O T S U P P O R T ...
... be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Ensure that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you... IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - 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 O T S U P P O R T ...
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...ASF - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. A AC - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to an electrical outlet. The length of time (minutes or ... to as system setup. 339 BIOS - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is...
...ASF - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. A AC - A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to an electrical outlet. The length of time (minutes or ... to as system setup. 339 BIOS - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is...
Setup Guide
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...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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ... Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
...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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ... Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
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... surge protector. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an...
... surge protector. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an...
Setup Guide
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... is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector.... 4 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and...
... is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector.... 4 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and...
Setup Guide
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...10% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Built-in hibernate state. 2 Hard drive indicator light - The computer is powered using an AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone - The computer is in standby mode. • Off ... Solid amber on . • Breathing white - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. 3 Battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
...10% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Built-in hibernate state. 2 Hard drive indicator light - The computer is powered using an AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone - The computer is in standby mode. • Off ... Solid amber on . • Breathing white - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. 3 Battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
Setup Guide
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... Extended Battery Life pop-up appears to indicate the current status. Click Show Settings. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. 2. Click What is activated when...external cables (including the AC adapter). WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. 34 This feature is enabled by default and is Dell Extended Battery Life?. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature ...
... Extended Battery Life pop-up appears to indicate the current status. Click Show Settings. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion. The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. 2. Click What is activated when...external cables (including the AC adapter). WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. 34 This feature is enabled by default and is Dell Extended Battery Life?. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature ...
Setup Guide
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...Dell" on properly. The computer is either in standby or hibernate mode, or the display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on . The computer resumes normal operation if it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter... cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on . • If the display is not responding, press the power ...
...Dell" on properly. The computer is either in standby or hibernate mode, or the display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on . The computer resumes normal operation if it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter... cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on . • If the display is not responding, press the power ...
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... resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If the battery indicator light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems If the power indicator light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press...
... resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). If the battery indicator light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems If the power indicator light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press...
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AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 3....
AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current 3....
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 23 specifications 75 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 19 B backup and recovery 39 backups creating 38 80 battery 6-cell 74 9-cell 74 coin-cell 74 light status 23 C camera 33 video resolution 73 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 dimensions 75 setting up 5
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 23 specifications 75 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 19 B backup and recovery 39 backups creating 38 80 battery 6-cell 74 9-cell 74 coin-cell 74 light status 23 C camera 33 video resolution 73 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 dimensions 75 setting up 5
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connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 69 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 Index drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail technical support 64 energy, conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 64 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 19 help, getting assistance and support 62 81
connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 69 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 52 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 Index drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail technical support 64 energy, conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 64 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 19 help, getting assistance and support 62 81
Comprehensive Specifications
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... Height Width Weight 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate) Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) 0.35 kg (0.77...
... Height Width Weight 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate) Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) 0.35 kg (0.77...
Comprehensive Specifications
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AC Adapter (continued) Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 19.5 ± 1 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-...
AC Adapter (continued) Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 19.5 ± 1 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-...