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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...
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... Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Starting Your Computer in a ... message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding...
... Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Starting Your Computer in a ... message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding...
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... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. If you need...
... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. If you need...
Dell Technology Guide
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... no charge. To check the amount of the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than...
... no charge. To check the amount of the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than...
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.... C P U F A N F A I L U R E - CPU fan failure. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for your computer). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - See the...
.... C P U F A N F A I L U R E - CPU fan failure. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see the Service Manual for your computer). Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more details. Replace the CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - See the...
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... to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I V ...H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. S H U T D O W N F A I L U R E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
... to notebook computers that the boot sequence information is correct (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). STRIKE F1 TO RETRY BOOT, F2 FOR SETUP UTILITY. D I S K D R I V ...H E S E M E S S A G E S . - See "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308. R T C M O D E F I N T E R R U P T - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. S H U T D O W N F A I L U R E - TIME-OF-DAY CLOCK STOPPED - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277
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... I T Y. - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). U N S U P ... KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 ...
... I T Y. - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). U N S U P ... KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 ...
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... IDENTIFIED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . 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 T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH...
... IDENTIFIED. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . 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 T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH...
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... turning on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see your computer. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and...see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer)....
... turning on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see your computer. Windows Vista® • Click Start → and...see the instructions that the original drive is incorrectly installed. Replace the battery only with your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer)....
Setup Guide
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... Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Front View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 26 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...
... Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Front View Features 22 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Touch Pad Gestures 26 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...
Setup Guide
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In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 34). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 34). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 11
In the battery bay, slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Turn on your computer. 2. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 34). 3. Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 34). 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To install the SIM card: 1. Turn off your computer. To remove the SIM card, press and eject the SIM card. 11
Setup Guide
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... status. Click Show Settings. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. 34 To learn more about the customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position...
... status. Click Show Settings. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. 34 To learn more about the customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to the unlock position...
Setup Guide
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To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 3 1 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latch 35
To replace the battery: 1. Slide the battery into the battery bay until it clicks into place. Align the tabs on the battery with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 2 3 1 1 battery bay 2 battery 3 battery release latch 35
Setup Guide
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... running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Possible motherboard failure or Real Time Clock (RTC) battery low. CPU fan failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at...
... running when the message appeared. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). CMOS checksum error - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). Possible motherboard failure or Real Time Clock (RTC) battery low. CPU fan failure - Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support - Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at...