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... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly...operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD....
... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly...operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD....
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...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with household waste. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and...the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65...
...Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Replace the battery only with household waste. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and...the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65...
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... warning applies to the combined charge of time. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your...
... warning applies to the combined charge of time. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your...
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...a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: You can use it. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. US Department of Transportation (... may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. 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 ...
...a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: You can use it. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. US Department of Transportation (... may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. 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 ...
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... F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering ...
... F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E... WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering ...
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... XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER...R E M O V E D . - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING...
... XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING! Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER...R E M O V E D . - STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Connect the correct AC adapter. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING...
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YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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...
YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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...
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...® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- battery operating time - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that powers your particular computer. ...AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A AC - alternating current - A feature that serves as system setup. 339 B battery life span - advanced configuration and power interface - A ...
...® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to be platform- battery operating time - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that powers your particular computer. ...AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - A AC - alternating current - A feature that serves as system setup. 339 B battery life span - advanced configuration and power interface - A ...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional ... Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional ... Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46 Power Problems 47 3
Setup Guide
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
Setup Guide
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen.
Setup Guide
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.... Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 23 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using an AC adapter. 26 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is...
.... Turns on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 23 1 Power indicator light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is powered using an AC adapter. 26 NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is...
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Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot -
Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
Setup Guide
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... batteries from Dell. Slide the battery into place. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing...
... batteries from Dell. Slide the battery into place. 3. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. Slide the battery lock latch until it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing...
Setup Guide
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...Problems Power Problems If the power button/indicator light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47 The display may not be responding. • Press the...8226; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 75). If the power button/indicator light is solid white and the computer is off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into both the power connector on ...
...Problems Power Problems If the power button/indicator light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47 The display may not be responding. • Press the...8226; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. • Ensure that the computer turns on page 75). If the power button/indicator light is solid white and the computer is off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into both the power connector on ...
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... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Select the program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the AC adapter is no longer...
... persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Select the program that resolves the problem. • See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Ensure that the AC adapter is no longer...
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... current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output power 3.34 A (65 W continuous) 4.62 A (90 W continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height...
... current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output power 3.34 A (65 W continuous) 4.62 A (90 W continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height...