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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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... on only if you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. 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 flashing...® wireless technology is enabled. To turn off completely (which may take several seconds). DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer.
... on only if you turn on the computer and blinks when the computer is in the notification area and select Disable Bluetooth Radio. 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 flashing...® wireless technology is enabled. To turn off completely (which may take several seconds). DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Turns on when you ordered Bluetooth wireless technology with your computer.
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... U T T O N S - Provide the functionality of a mouse. Provides the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see page 43. Solid green: The battery is almost fully charged. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard...43. To adjust the volume of Your Computer 15 S P E A K E R S - Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Keeps the display closed. For more information, see page 43. For more ...
... U T T O N S - Provide the functionality of a mouse. Provides the functionality of a mouse. For more information, see page 43. Solid green: The battery is almost fully charged. D I S P L A Y L A T C H - KEYBOARD STATUS LIGHTS A Tour of the integrated speakers, press the volume control buttons, mute button, or volume-control keyboard...43. To adjust the volume of Your Computer 15 S P E A K E R S - Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the - Keeps the display closed. For more information, see page 43. For more ...
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B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - See page 36. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. CAUTION: Do not store your docking device for instructions. M I N I P C I C E S L O T - See page 91. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y -... contains the memory module(s). A Tour of Your Computer 23 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 - Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card. Lets...
B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - See page 36. NOTE: The computer turns on the battery charge. CAUTION: Do not store your docking device for instructions. M I N I P C I C E S L O T - See page 91. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - Releases the battery. B A T T E R Y -... contains the memory module(s). A Tour of Your Computer 23 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 - Covers the compartment that contains the Mini PCI card. Lets...
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... interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS.
... interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS.
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... Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you insert the battery into the computer. You can check the battery charge before you begin any of a lithium-ion battery. Using a Battery 33 Battery operating time varies depending...batteries with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of your Dell computer. Use a battery to run the computer when it is used ... outlet. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. See "Battery Disposal."
... Battery Battery Performance CAUTION: Before you insert the battery into the computer. You can check the battery charge before you begin any of a lithium-ion battery. Using a Battery 33 Battery operating time varies depending...batteries with the main battery installed at all times. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. CAUTION: Do not dispose of your Dell computer. Use a battery to run the computer when it is used ... outlet. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. See "Battery Disposal."
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... docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet ...is running on battery power. Keep the battery away from children. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the second battery, see page...
... docking device (docked), the Battery Meter window includes a Dock Battery tab, which displays the charge level and current status of fire or chemical burn. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is installed, press to AC power and the battery is connected to display the QuickSet ...is running on battery power. Keep the battery away from children. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the second battery, see page...
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..., double-click the icon on . Then connect the computer to access "Power Management", see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can leave the battery in the module bay. For example...35 If the computer is hot from being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge Gauge Before you connect the computer to room temperature. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. Charge time is approximately 90 percent depleted. Each light represents approximately...
..., double-click the icon on . Then connect the computer to access "Power Management", see the Dell Inspiron Help file. A low-battery warning occurs when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can leave the battery in the module bay. For example...35 If the computer is hot from being in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Charge Gauge Before you connect the computer to room temperature. The computer beeps once, indicating that time, the speaker beeps periodically. Charge time is approximately 90 percent depleted. Each light represents approximately...
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... is low or depleted. To access the help file, see page 112). If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is on the computer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. C O N N E C T T H E...by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell (see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Connect the computer to charge. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery ...
... is low or depleted. To access the help file, see page 112). If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is on the computer. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. C O N N E C T T H E...by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. Contact Dell (see page 9. See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. R E S E A T T H E M E M O R Y M O D U L E S - Connect the computer to charge. If the battery status light rapidly flashes orange, the battery ...
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... verify that the electrical outlet is on. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O 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. Ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. 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 M A G E - For instructions on the computer. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. T H E D E V I C E I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and...
... verify that the electrical outlet is on. S W I T C H T H E V I D E O 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. Ensure that the computer turns on adjusting the brightness. 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 M A G E - For instructions on the computer. If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. T H E D E V I C E I C A L O U T L E T - Insert a disk into the drive and...
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approximately 2 to 4 hours (6-cell battery); Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time with computer off (approximate) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (...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 2.5 hours (4-cell battery); 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...
approximately 2 to 4 hours (6-cell battery); Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time with computer off (approximate) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (...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 2.5 hours (4-cell battery); 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...
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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...