Dell Technology Guide
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... 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...
... 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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... while your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or...
... while your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or...
Dell Technology Guide
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Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, ...
Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... is supplied as a printer, to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line...
... is supplied as a printer, to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is being saved to a separate power strip that the device is... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line...
Dell Technology Guide
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...operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is not fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications ... 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 the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to...
...operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is not fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications ... 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 the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to...
Dell Technology Guide
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...in the safety information that the computer is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, ...(s) on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (...
...in the safety information that the computer is connected to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, ...(s) on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (...
Dell Technology Guide
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...If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,...click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of times it is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents incremental degradation. To check the amount of a battery ...
...If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,...click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of times it is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents incremental degradation. To check the amount of a battery ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...bay if your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...; Help and Support. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the...
...bay if your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...; Help and Support. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the...
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... 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. Charge time is charging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is fully charged. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in approximately...
... 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. Charge time is charging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is fully charged. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in approximately...
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You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your router for ...
You can purchase your own broadband modem or use the ISP's modem for a monthly equipment fee added to your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have cable television access, you can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your router for ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE... THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM...
... (for assistance (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE... THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM...
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...or system board may be defective. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). ...AGAIN. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more ...
...or system board may be defective. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. See "System Setup" on page 337). ...AGAIN. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more ...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 6 Optical drive - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, ...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector - Opens the optical drive tray when pressed. 6 Optical drive - Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connector - Plays or records CDs and DVDs. Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, ...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is active. 3 Battery status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory cards. A ... or blinks to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24. Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate the battery charge status. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit in the media card slot. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light - NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is active. 3 Battery status light - For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on the memory cards. A ... or blinks to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on page 24. Provides a fast and convenient way to indicate the battery charge status. blanks from dust and other computers may not fit in the media card slot. For more information on the battery status light, see "Status...
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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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...80 Specifications Display Controls Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics 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... 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.
...80 Specifications Display Controls Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics 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... 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.