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... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity...
... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity...
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... Plug your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Carefully read...
... Plug your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Carefully read...
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..., varies depending on how often the battery is used . To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to adjust optimize your battery: • Using optical drives •...power- For more information on preserving the battery life 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...
..., varies depending on how often the battery is used . To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to adjust optimize your battery: • Using optical drives •...power- For more information on preserving the battery life 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...
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..., disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...work with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from children. ...
..., disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the...work with household waste. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from children. ...
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... both batteries. 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 has this option. If you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay...
... both batteries. 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 has this option. If you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay...
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... is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to room temperature. Charge time is fully charged.... continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on the taskbar. 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 ...
... is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to room temperature. Charge time is fully charged.... continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on the taskbar. 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 ...
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... the CMOS battery. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE ... Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped ...
... the CMOS battery. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - STRIKE ... Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped ...
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.... Troubleshooting 279 Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION...
.... Troubleshooting 279 Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION...
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... OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O ...Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected ...
... OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O ...Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected ...
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... the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for... secure location. If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to ensure that the monitor cable is required for...cards; The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell.com. NOTICE: If your computer came with your graphics card, go to the correct graphics card (for troubleshooting purposes. TE S T ...
... the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for... secure location. If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to ensure that the monitor cable is required for...cards; The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell.com. NOTICE: If your computer came with your graphics card, go to the correct graphics card (for troubleshooting purposes. TE S T ...
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... brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for video-related tasks. ALS - ambient light sensor - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A AC - A dedicated ...mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. and operating system-independent. advanced configuration and power interface - AGP - basic input/output system - accelerated graphics port - alert standards format - B battery life span - Glossary ...
... brightness. Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface for video-related tasks. ALS - ambient light sensor - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A AC - A dedicated ...mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. and operating system-independent. advanced configuration and power interface - AGP - basic input/output system - accelerated graphics port - alert standards format - B battery life span - Glossary ...
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... system, and all devices are common types of memory that is turned off or loses its external power source. ns - O optical drive - P partition - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - pixel - power-on a display screen. nanosecond - A type of PC Cards. PCI - A modification to 4 GB/sec. A video resolution, such as...
... system, and all devices are common types of memory that is turned off or loses its external power source. ns - O optical drive - P partition - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCI Express - pixel - power-on a display screen. nanosecond - A type of PC Cards. PCI - A modification to 4 GB/sec. A video resolution, such as...
Setup Guide
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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 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron...
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 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Install Software Using Dell Digital Delivery 22 Using Your Inspiron...
Setup Guide
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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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 28 Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 28 Connect to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Back View Features 12 3 1 AC adapter connector -
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... light - Indicates the power states. Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Microphone -
... light - Indicates the power states. Provides quality sound for video conferencing and voice recording. 29 Front View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 123 4 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the battery charge status. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity light is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Microphone -
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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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... that the light on . If the power indicator light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power indicator light is on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is working by interrupting or blocking other... signals. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. ...
... that the light on . If the power indicator light is solid white and the computer is breathing white - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power indicator light is on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is working by interrupting or blocking other... signals. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. ...
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See the safety information that shipped with your computer. CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC 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...
See the safety information that shipped with your computer. CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC 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...