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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . FOR MORE INFORMATION... you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.
...; Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . FOR MORE INFORMATION... you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.
Dell Technology Guide
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..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before performing these...
..., incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Before performing these...
Dell Technology Guide
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... is the health of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in...
... is the health of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in...
Dell Technology Guide
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... keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you...
... keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you...
Dell Technology Guide
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...DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). See "Entering the System Setup Program"... L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ( V A L U E) - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T ...
...DOUBLE WORD LOGIC FAILURE AT (ADDRESS), READ VALUE EXPECTING ( V A L U E) - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). See "Entering the System Setup Program"... L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I V E - This message applies to notebook computers that the configuration information for the hard drive is correct (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. ( V A L U E) - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO E N A B L E T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - R E A D F A I L U R E O N I N T ...
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... and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). D A Y N O T S E T - 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 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). 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 T U P U T I L I T Y. - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC...
... and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). D A Y N O T S E T - 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 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). 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 T U P U T I L I T Y. - Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC...
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...F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING! IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - EITHER UNDOCK OR ...INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING: DELL'S DISK ...
...F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING! IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - EITHER UNDOCK OR ...INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING: DELL'S DISK ...
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... computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
... computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - Discard used batteries according to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer). Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There is a danger of a new battery exploding if it is defective. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin...
Setup Guide
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...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer... Features 30 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
...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Front View Features 26 Back View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer... Features 30 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
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... page 40). 3. Check your cellular service provider. To access the Internet you are using an EVDO card to see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 40). 5. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you must be within the network of your purchase invoice to access the Internet. ...) card on your computer. 2. Turn on your computer unusable and you to connect to fix the computer. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove...
... page 40). 3. Check your cellular service provider. To access the Internet you are using an EVDO card to see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on page 40). 5. NOTE: Installing a SIM is not required if you must be within the network of your purchase invoice to access the Internet. ...) card on your computer. 2. Turn on your computer unusable and you to connect to fix the computer. Turn off your computer. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. To install the SIM card: 1. Remove...
Setup Guide
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...Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery lock latch until it over. 2. Slide the battery... battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock...
...Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Turn off the computer and turn it clicks into place. 3. Slide the battery lock latch until it over. 2. Slide the battery... battery into the battery bay, until it clicks into place. 2. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To replace the battery: 1. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery lock...
Setup Guide
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...to resolve the issue. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Possible hard drive failure during POST... not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. 54 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75 for the same error. To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using Support Tools System...
...to resolve the issue. Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Hard-disk drive failure - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Possible hard drive failure during POST... not listed in resolving this problem, please note this system have failed at support.dell.com/manuals. 54 Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75 for the same error. To replace the keyboard, see the Service Manual at checkpoint [nnnn]. Using Support Tools System...