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...Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16... 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools...
...Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features 16... 22 Display Features 24 Removing and Replacing the Battery 26 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 30 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on ...pressed. 2 Function key row - For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Turns on when the computer reads or ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button - The wireless enable or disable key, brightness increase and decrease keys, and the volume control keys are located in this row. 3 Power/Battery status light - A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. For more information, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on ...pressed. 2 Function key row - For more information on the power/battery status light, see "Touch Pad Gestures" on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Turns on when the computer reads or ...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Power/Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white breathing white off solid white breathing white solid amber off Computer state(s) on off/hibernate standby off/hibernate on standby on/standby off/hibernate Battery charge level charging < 90% charging > 90% > 10% >= 10% < 10% n/a NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using the AC adapter. 20
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Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21
Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 2 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 21
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... until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - The computer is in standby state or the display may ...outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. • If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on page 61). 33 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode...
... until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is not responding - If the power light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - The computer is in standby state or the display may ...outlet is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. • If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on page 61). 33 The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode...
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CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Ensure that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Click the program that involve discs. If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes ...installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. 35 Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. Check the software ...
CAUTION: You might lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Ensure that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Click the program that involve discs. If a program crashes repeatedly - NOTE: Software usually includes ...installation instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button until the computer turns off and then restart your computer. 35 Press simultaneously. 2. Click Applications. 3. Click End Task. Check the software ...
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Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.0 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 30 W Output current 1.58 A Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 3-cell battery) 25.5 mm to 32.8 mm (1.00 inch to 1.29 inches) 268.0 mm (10.55 inches) 196.6 mm (7.74 inches) configurable to less than 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs) 68
Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.0 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 30 W Output current 1.58 A Rated output voltage 19.0 VDC Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 3-cell battery) 25.5 mm to 32.8 mm (1.00 inch to 1.29 inches) 268.0 mm (10.55 inches) 196.6 mm (7.74 inches) configurable to less than 1.25 kg (2.75 lbs) 68