Dell Technology Guide
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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 Area...
... 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 Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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... preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
Dell Technology Guide
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...NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to ...the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate.
...NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to ...the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate.
Dell Technology Guide
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...the device is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner ...(UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides surge ...
...the device is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner ...(UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides surge ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on...
... not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on...
Dell Technology Guide
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... above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer...
... above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... than 60 percent of times it is the health of the total battery charge. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of its original charge capacity remains. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents incremental degradation. After hundreds of the...
... than 60 percent of times it is the health of the total battery charge. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of its original charge capacity remains. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents incremental degradation. After hundreds of the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to optimize your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay...
... to optimize your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the computer from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare...
... the computer from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you like. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare...
Dell Technology Guide
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... CHANGED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
... CHANGED. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
Dell Technology Guide
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... MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Troubleshooting 279 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE...
... MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. Troubleshooting 279 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE...
Setup Guide
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..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 6 Optical drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 32. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you insert... the optical drive eject button or when you are using a wired network. 4 Optical drive light - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector -
..., printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 Network connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 6 Optical drive - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - For more information, see "Using the Optical Drive" on page 32. 21 Connects to a network or a broadband device if you insert... the optical drive eject button or when you are using a wired network. 4 Optical drive light - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector -
Setup Guide
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... light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is active. 3 Battery status light - Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Provides quality ...sound for use when no media card is installed in your computer. 23 Save the blank for video conferencing and voice recording. 5 5-in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron ...
... light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is active. 3 Battery status light - Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on page 24. 2 Hard drive activity light - Provides quality ...sound for use when no media card is installed in your computer. 23 Save the blank for video conferencing and voice recording. 5 5-in the media card slot. Using Your Inspiron ...
Setup Guide
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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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...table mode) Size Width Height brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 4-cell/6-cell lithium ion Height 20.20 mm (0.80 inches) Width 208.36...56.52 mm (2.22 inches) Weight 0.23 kg (0.51 lb) (4-cell) 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) (6-cell) Voltage 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 11.1 VDC (6-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate): computer is turned off) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Coin-cell...
...table mode) Size Width Height brightness can be controlled through keyboard shortcuts (see the Dell Technology Guide for more information) 240 cpi 90.00 mm (3.54 inches) sensor-active area 46.00 mm (1.81 inches) rectangle Battery 4-cell/6-cell lithium ion Height 20.20 mm (0.80 inches) Width 208.36...56.52 mm (2.22 inches) Weight 0.23 kg (0.51 lb) (4-cell) 0.33 kg (0.73 lb) (6-cell) Voltage 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 11.1 VDC (6-cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate): computer is turned off) Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Coin-cell...