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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...
... 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...
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... to run Windows are using. You may be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 143. This will help you have shut down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not ...reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
... to run Windows are using. You may be lost. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 143. This will help you have shut down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not ...reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
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Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,...
Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter...environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,...
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...check the amount of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge..., press and hold the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter...
...check the amount of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge..., press and hold the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter...
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... for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. H A R D - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - ALERT! C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for... more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
... for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. H A R D - D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - ALERT! C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for... more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see the Service Manual for your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page...
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...L I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I L U R E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the...Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell...
...L I N T E R R U P T - N O T I M E R T I C K I D - S H U T D O W N F A I X E D - PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I L U R E - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the...Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 292. R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I C S - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell...
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...... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O... DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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 ...
...... TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O... DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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 ...
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... CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed incorrectly, or the batteries or system board may have occurred. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD...
... CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may be installed incorrectly, or the batteries or system board may have occurred. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD...
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... manufacturer's instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If...and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
... manufacturer's instructions. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE Troubleshooting 287 If...and date information after turning on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is defective. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the ...
Setup Guide
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...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer... Features 30 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
...Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 16 Connect to the Internet (Optional 18 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 22 Right View Features 22 Left View Features 24 Back View Features 26 Front View Features 27 Status Lights and Indicators 28 Computer... Features 30 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
Setup Guide
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...Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to fix the computer. Turn off your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery..." on your purchase invoice to access the Internet. Replace the battery (see if you must be within the network of your computer. ...
...Inspiron Laptop Install the SIM Card (Optional) CAUTION: Do not insert a SIM card into the SIM card slot. 4. Doing so may render your computer unusable and you to browse the Internet, check e-mail, and connect to fix the computer. Turn off your cellular service provider. Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery..." on your purchase invoice to access the Internet. Replace the battery (see if you must be within the network of your computer. ...
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... that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch. 4. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external...battery with your computer. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 3. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery...
... that shipped with the slots on the battery bay. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you begin any of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch. 4. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external...battery with your computer. Slide the battery lock latch to the unlock position. 3. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Slide the battery...
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... failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). Possible hard drive failure during POST. To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). Alert! The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at...
... failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) or contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). Possible hard drive failure during POST. To replace the keyboard, see "Contacting Dell" on page 74). Alert! The computer failed to resolve the issue. Replace the coin-cell battery (see the Service Manual at...