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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...hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers)... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. ...
...hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers)... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually...
... to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually...
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Plug your computer power line into a power...
... computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Plug your computer power line into a power...
Dell Technology Guide
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... fully charged. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you...or other power- You may need to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
... fully charged. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you...or other power- You may need to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. If you need to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. If you need to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide...
Dell Technology Guide
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... of the total battery charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of its original charge capacity remains. If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the...
... of the total battery charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. That is, a battery can show a status of its original charge capacity remains. If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... power management options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page...
... power management options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page...
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... period of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge when you like. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer...
... period of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge when you like. Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT... your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. 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...
... S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT... your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory module or system board failure may have occurred. TI M E - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. 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...
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... TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be defective. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Connect the correct AC adapter. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
... TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be defective. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Connect the correct AC adapter. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE...
Setup Guide
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Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 28
Connects to the AC adapter to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Connect to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 1 AC adapter connector - Connects to a monitor or projector. 28
Setup Guide
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Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on ... - Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of...
Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - For more information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 30. Indicates the battery charge status. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on ... - Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is on when the computer reads or writes data. Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of...
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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...Input current (maximum) 65 W/90 W 1.7 A 130 W 2.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W or 130 W 85 Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg ...64 mm (2.27 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Specifications Battery Operating time Coin-cell battery Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. See the safety information that shipped with your computer....
...Input current (maximum) 65 W/90 W 1.7 A 130 W 2.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W or 130 W 85 Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Height 22.80 mm (0.9 inches) Width 214 mm (8.43 inches) Depth 78.76 mm (3.10 inches) Weight 0.52 kg ...64 mm (2.27 inches) Weight 0.34 kg (0.75 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time (approximate) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Specifications Battery Operating time Coin-cell battery Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. See the safety information that shipped with your computer....