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... and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
... and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
Dell Technology Guide
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... by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
... by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
Dell Technology Guide
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...time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and ... computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used ....
...time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and ... computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used ....
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.... Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all...fire or chemical burn. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or ...basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion....
.... Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all...fire or chemical burn. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or ...basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector ...For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion....
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... electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an...
... electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an...
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NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light ... long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to continue charging the battery. Charge time is too hot to 100 percent ...
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light ... long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to continue charging the battery. Charge time is too hot to 100 percent ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS... adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD...
... E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS... adapter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD...
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...DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE ... E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be...
...DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). STRIKE ... E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be...
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... WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem... or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN...
... WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem... or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you are using is supported by your computer (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN...
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... graphics cards; If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for ...go to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor cable is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by ...
... graphics cards; If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for ...go to resume normal operation. Ensure that the monitor cable is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working by ...
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...(or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- ACPI - ALS - A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism... for reporting hardware and software alerts to be used for video-related tasks. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer....
...(or utility) that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- ACPI - ALS - A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism... for reporting hardware and software alerts to be used for video-related tasks. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to the computer....
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...drive that is assigned to one billionth of time that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - Plug and Play provides ...drives, and networks. PCI is used for PC Cards. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. A drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - PIO - The ability of memory that stores data when the computer is...
...drive that is assigned to one billionth of time that equals one or more logical storage areas known as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCMCIA standard. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - pixel - Plug and Play provides ...drives, and networks. PCI is used for PC Cards. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. A drive that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCMCIA - PIO - The ability of memory that stores data when the computer is...
Setup Guide
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...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 ...22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software 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...
...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 ...22 Removing and Replacing the Battery 24 Software 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...
Setup Guide
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
Setup Guide
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the following ...) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Multimedia Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO 17 Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Provides a fast and convenient way to the computer. 1 Security cable slot -...
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 4 3-in-1 Media Card Reader - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on the following ...) memory card • Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card • Multimedia Card (MMC) • Memory Stick • Memory Stick PRO 17 Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. Provides a fast and convenient way to the computer. 1 Security cable slot -...
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... or blinks to charge the battery. • Off - The battery charge is off or in hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - 1 Power/Battery indicator light - a battery • Solid white - Provides the functionality of a mouse. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - The computer is in standby...
... or blinks to charge the battery. • Off - The battery charge is off or in hibernate mode. Connect the AC adapter to indicate power/battery charge status. Using Your Inspiron™ Mini 10 2 Keyboard - 1 Power/Battery indicator light - a battery • Solid white - Provides the functionality of a mouse. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - The computer is in standby...
Setup Guide
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...electrical outlet is on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on . If the power light is blinking white - If the power light is blinking amber - If the power light is solid white and the computer is low, connect the computer to the AC adapter. 30 A device might be ...malfunctioning or the battery charge is low. • If the computer is receiving electrical power, then a device might be responding. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using ...
...electrical outlet is on the AC adapter is working by testing it back on . If the power light is blinking white - If the power light is blinking amber - If the power light is solid white and the computer is low, connect the computer to the AC adapter. 30 A device might be ...malfunctioning or the battery charge is low. • If the computer is receiving electrical power, then a device might be responding. Press a key on the keyboard, move the pointer using ...
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... 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...
... 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...