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3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 37 Storing a Battery 38 Power Problems 38 4 Using the Module...
3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 33 Checking the Battery Charge 34 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 34 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 35 Charge Gauge 35 Low-Battery Warning 35 Charging the Battery 35 Removing a Battery 36 Installing a Battery 36 Removing and Installing a Reserve Battery 37 Storing a Battery 38 Power Problems 38 4 Using the Module...
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Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To quickly .... Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is enabled...
Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. For more information, see the documentation that came with your Bluetooth wireless technology. Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. To quickly .... Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer. DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when Bluetooth® wireless technology is flashing. www.dell.com | support.dell.com If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the computer while the light is enabled...
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...speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. Provides the functionality of Your Computer 15 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - S P E A K E R S - For more information, see page 43. light operates as follows: ...If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 43. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - K E Y B O A R D - For information on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. For ...
...speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard shortcuts. Provides the functionality of Your Computer 15 Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is low. - S P E A K E R S - For more information, see page 43. light operates as follows: ...If the computer is running on supported keyboard shortcuts, see page 43. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off). - K E Y B O A R D - For information on a battery, the light operates as the Windows logo key. For ...
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...battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer to a docking device. D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D C O V E R - F A N - NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow ... the computer gets hot. See page 91. Bottom View memory module cover hard drive Mini PCI card cover battery-bay latch release battery charge gauge battery fan docking device slot M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See...
...battery is normal and does not indicate a problem with your computer to a docking device. D O C K I N G D E V I C A R D C O V E R - F A N - NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. Fan noise is installed, you attach your docking device for instructions. Restricting the airflow can use the computer without connecting the computer to create airflow ... the computer gets hot. See page 91. Bottom View memory module cover hard drive Mini PCI card cover battery-bay latch release battery charge gauge battery fan docking device slot M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - See...
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UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is available. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close ... UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Connect other devices...
UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is available. The computer turns off your computer, you can set your computer to enter standby or hibernate mode. 1 Save and close ... UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to turning off after the shutdown process finishes. 32 Setting Up Your Computer www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Connect other devices...
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..., or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Operating time is low. Do not use a battery from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal." Use...
..., or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Operating time is low. Do not use a battery from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on operating conditions. See "Battery Disposal." Use...
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...The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is fully charged. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged...docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The Battery Meter window...
...The following icons appear in the Battery Meter window: The computer or docking device is fully charged. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Damaged...docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of the docking device battery. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). The Battery Meter window...
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... computer turned off. If two batteries are on . Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer beeps once, indicating that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To access the...
... computer turned off. If two batteries are on . Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer beeps once, indicating that the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. To access the...
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...halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C O N N E C T... T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off the computer (see page 32), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge...
...halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. C O N N E C T... T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - Turn off the computer (see page 32), disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then let the battery and computer cool to charge...
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... testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I S N O T R E A D Y - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension...
... testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Ensure that you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I S N O T R E A D Y - A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - See the Dell Inspiron Help file for the keyword standby in the Windows Help and Support Center. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension...
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... 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6-cell battery) 0.23 kg (0.52 lb) (4-cell battery) 11.1 VDC (6-cell battery) 14.8 VDC (4-cell battery) 1 hour for eighty percent charge approximately 3.5 to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 1.7 A 47-63 Hz 3.34A (65 W) 4.62A (90 W) 65 W or 90 W 19.5 VDC Appendix 105 can be ...significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -20° to 65°C (-4° to 4 hours (6-cell battery); approximately 2 to 2.5 hours...
... 0.32 kg (0.7 lb) (6-cell battery) 0.23 kg (0.52 lb) (4-cell battery) 11.1 VDC (6-cell battery) 14.8 VDC (4-cell battery) 1 hour for eighty percent charge approximately 3.5 to 149°F) 90-264 VAC 1.7 A 47-63 Hz 3.34A (65 W) 4.62A (90 W) 65 W or 90 W 19.5 VDC Appendix 105 can be ...significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -20° to 65°C (-4° to 4 hours (6-cell battery); approximately 2 to 2.5 hours...
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Index A audio connectors description, 17 system view, 17 B battery charge gauge, 35 charging, 35 checking the charge, 34 description, 23 installing, 36 performance, 33 power meter, 35 removing, 36 storing, 38 system view, 23 Bluetooth card replacing, 98 C CD, 54 using..., 80 copying CDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to copy a CD, 54 crashes, 76 D damaged computer testing, 78 Dell contacting, 112 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device latch release description, 18, 23 system view, 18, 23 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics...
Index A audio connectors description, 17 system view, 17 B battery charge gauge, 35 charging, 35 checking the charge, 34 description, 23 installing, 36 performance, 33 power meter, 35 removing, 36 storing, 38 system view, 23 Bluetooth card replacing, 98 C CD, 54 using..., 80 copying CDs general information, 54 helpful tips, 55 how to copy a CD, 54 crashes, 76 D damaged computer testing, 78 Dell contacting, 112 support site, 11 Dell Diagnostics, 84 Dell Premier Support website, 9, 11 device latch release description, 18, 23 system view, 18, 23 device status lights, 14 description, 14 diagnostics...