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... performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics ... charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use the...
... performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics ... charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use the...
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...Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. CAUTION: Before performing these basic ...the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, ...
...Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. CAUTION: Before performing these basic ...the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, ...
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... checks the battery charge and temperature. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To...
... checks the battery charge and temperature. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To...
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... be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in Dell ControlPoint. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). You can...
... be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in Dell ControlPoint. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). You can...
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..., THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THE...
..., THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see the documentation shipped with your computer). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THE...
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...WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING:...DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U ...
...WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING:...DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. Connect the correct AC adapter. See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U ...
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... option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 ... WARMER THAN EXPECTED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
... option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 ... WARMER THAN EXPECTED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
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A AC - A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted ... outlet. A standard to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The form...
A AC - A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted ... outlet. A standard to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. The form...
Setup Guide
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...; Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 9 Ubuntu® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features... Features 26 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 36...
...; Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Microsoft® Windows® XP Setup 9 Ubuntu® Setup 9 Enable or Disable Wireless 9 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 14 Right Side Features... Features 26 Solving Problems 28 Network Problems 28 Power Problems 30 Memory Problems 31 Lockups and Software Problems 32 Using Support Tools 34 Dell Support Center 34 System Messages 35 Hardware Troubleshooter 36...
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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 a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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 a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: ... and convenient way to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: ... and convenient way to the computer. Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
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...following states while charging or using the system setting utility. 3 Touch pad - a battery • Solid white - The computer is in hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. Provides the functionality of a mouse. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - The computer is on steadily or blinks to charge the ...off or in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on a mouse. 19 1 Power/Battery indicator light - The computer is low. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - The battery charge is in hibernate mode.
...following states while charging or using the system setting utility. 3 Touch pad - a battery • Solid white - The computer is in hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. Provides the functionality of a mouse. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - The computer is on steadily or blinks to charge the ...off or in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on a mouse. 19 1 Power/Battery indicator light - The computer is low. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - The battery charge is in hibernate mode.
Setup Guide
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Then slide the battery lock latch to unlock position. 4. To remove the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and ...Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery lock latch WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Do not ...
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Then slide the battery lock latch to unlock position. 4. To remove the battery: 1. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and ...Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into place. 3. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it over. 2. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 1 Battery 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery lock latch WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Do not ...
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... Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn 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 turned on . Press the power button until the computer turns off - The computer... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is low, connect the computer to resume normal operation. The display may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the battery charge...
... Power Problems If the power light is off and then turn 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 turned on . Press the power button until the computer turns off - The computer... computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the light on the AC adapter is low, connect the computer to resume normal operation. The display may not be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • If the battery charge...
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...;F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 100-240 VAC 0.8A 50-60 Hz 30 W Specifications AC adapter Output current Rated output voltage Dimensions: 30 W APD Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 30 W PI...
...;F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 100-240 VAC 0.8A 50-60 Hz 30 W Specifications AC adapter Output current Rated output voltage Dimensions: 30 W APD Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 30 W PI...
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Specifications AC adapter 30 W Delta Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 59.2 mm (2.33 inches) 34.0 mm (1.34 inches) 85.0 mm (3.35 inches) 0.205 kg (0.45 lb) Physical ...
Specifications AC adapter 30 W Delta Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 59.2 mm (2.33 inches) 34.0 mm (1.34 inches) 85.0 mm (3.35 inches) 0.205 kg (0.45 lb) Physical ...
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INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 57, 58 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 25 C calling Dell 48 chipset 53 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 62 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 32 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 48 drivers and downloads 51 E e-mail addresses for technical support 45 expansion bus 53
INSPIRON Index A AC adapter size and weight 57, 58 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 25 C calling Dell 48 chipset 53 computer, setting up 5 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 Contacting Dell online 49 customer service 45 62 D damage, avoiding 5 Dell Factory Image Restore 38 Dell Support Center 32 Dell support website 51 Dell Technology Guide for further information 50 Diagnostic Checklist 48 drivers and downloads 51 E e-mail addresses for technical support 45 expansion bus 53