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... 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 adjust optimize your computer performance). You may need to a CD or DVD.... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery:... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used .
... 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 adjust optimize your computer performance). You may need to a CD or DVD.... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery:... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used .
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...the battery to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off ...an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from other computers with your computer using any other external cables ...
...the battery to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off ...an incompatible battery may increase the risk of batteries with household waste. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from other computers with your computer using any other external cables ...
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... about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do...
... about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do...
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... the battery is charging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. Click the ... options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You can use it. 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 continue charging the battery. However,...
... the battery is charging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. Click the ... options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You can use it. 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 continue charging the battery. However,...
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... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE...
... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE...
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PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly...ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT...
PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly...ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT...
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... TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - 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 . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting Windows...
... TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - 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 . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Ensure that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting Windows...
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... ambient light sensor - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. basic input/output system - Also referred to ... A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A AC - The form of electricity that serves as system setup. 339 accelerated graphics port - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a...
... ambient light sensor - The length of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to an electrical outlet. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to enable technologies such as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. basic input/output system - Also referred to ... A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A AC - The form of electricity that serves as system setup. 339 accelerated graphics port - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a...
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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
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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 an electrical 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 Laptop 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 an electrical 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 Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 65. 11 Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4.
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... light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" 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 Indicates the power states.
... light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" 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 Indicates the power states.
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NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to the computer. Connects to the AC adapter 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 - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector -
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27 Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to the computer. Connects to the AC adapter 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 - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 AC adapter connector -
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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%
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... remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the battery: 1. Slide and lift the battery out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery... WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to...
... remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the battery: 1. Slide and lift the battery out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer. To replace the battery: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery... WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 4. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery release latch to...
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... by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter connections. 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... power button until the computer turns off and then turn it is off or in hibernate mode, or is off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into both the...
... by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter connections. 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... power button until the computer turns off and then turn it is off or in hibernate mode, or is off , in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter into both the...
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... files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 49 Press simultaneously. 2. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Click End Task. If you are not using to the electrical outlet. Select the program that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software ...
... files and exit any open programs you experience other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the CD. 49 Press simultaneously. 2. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... Ensure that is firmly connected to the computer and to see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Click End Task. If you are not using to the electrical outlet. Select the program that the AC adapter is no longer responding. 4. Check the software documentation. NOTE: Software ...
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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...