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... 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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... 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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18... Display Features 40 Touch Screen Gestures (Optional 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector - Connects your computer to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Connects to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector -
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...charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 30. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, ... "Enable or Disable Wireless" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
...charging when the computer is enabled. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on page 30. For more information on the power indicator light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, ... "Enable or Disable Wireless" on . 3 Battery status light - Turns on page 30. 2 Hard drive activity light - Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
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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 Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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 Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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...computer resumes normal operation if it is plugged in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is loose or damaged. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network ...connection is lost - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into the AC adapter, and to verify that the power strip is turned on properly. Try moving the...
...computer resumes normal operation if it is plugged in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer, into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is loose or damaged. Solving Problems Network Problems Wireless Connections If the wireless network ...connection is lost - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter cable is plugged into the AC adapter, and to verify that the power strip is turned on properly. Try moving the...
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...that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). The computer is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off...it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If the power light is creating interference by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet...
...that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 83). The computer is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The display may not be responding. • Press the power button until the computer turns off...it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If the power light is creating interference by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If you encounter interference that the electrical outlet...
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See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating ...34 inches) 418.4 mm (16.47 inches) 286.80 mm (11.29 inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 29.70 mm ...
See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating ...34 inches) 418.4 mm (16.47 inches) 286.80 mm (11.29 inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer. Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery and optical drive) 29.70 mm ...