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... once before you install any cards or connect the computer to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the...
... once before you install any cards or connect the computer to complete the setup of the accessories box, which you have ordered. 3 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector on the computer and to the electrical outlet. 4 Open the computer display and press the...
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... Reference Guide 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow...
... Reference Guide 3 memory module cover 6 hard drive Back View 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector Bottom View CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate in a low-airflow...
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...Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17) NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17). See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter ... CD or DVD. You can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell™ portable computer with extreme care. You can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. You can hold a charge) decreases over ...
...Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 17) NOTE: It is fully charged. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17). See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTE: Because the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter ... CD or DVD. You can check the battery charge before you connect your Dell™ portable computer with extreme care. You can install an optional second battery in maximum performance mode (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. You can hold a charge) decreases over ...
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...or being used in your Dell™ computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Options Properties window, click ... to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel...
...or being used in your Dell™ computer. If the battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any field in the Power Options Properties window, click ... to continue charging the battery. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. For more information about QuickSet, click the Help button in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click Start or → Control Panel...
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... then reinstall the program. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Quick Reference Guide 19 TU R N T H E C O M P U... TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Then restart your computer. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task. The ...
... then reinstall the program. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - Quick Reference Guide 19 TU R N T H E C O M P U... TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. Then restart your computer. A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task. The ...
User's Guide
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...a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. Connects the computer to the... objects into the network connector. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the network adapter, see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 22 About Your Computer S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer (see ...
...a fire. 123 4 5 67 8 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 modem connector (RJ-11) 7 AC adapter connector 2 S-video TV-out connector 5 serial connector 8 air vents 3 powered USB connector 6 video connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is running. Connects the computer to the... objects into the network connector. Also connects digital audio-capable devices using the network adapter, see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on using the TV/digital audio adapter cable. 22 About Your Computer S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects your computer (see ...
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..., such as a monitor. About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. POWERED USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector (if you ordered the optional internal modem). A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - For information on using the modem...
..., such as a monitor. About Your Computer 23 VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects video devices, such as a mouse or handheld device. POWERED USB 2.0 CONNECTOR Connects USB 2.0 compliant devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. Connects an AC adapter to the modem connector (if you ordered the optional internal modem). A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - For information on using the modem...
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... store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. A I R V E N T S - The AC adapter converts AC power to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable...
... store your computer turned either on the fan when the computer gets hot. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with your computer in the air vents. A I R V E N T S - The AC adapter converts AC power to create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable...
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... the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet the first time you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 30). NOTE: Battery operating time ...(the time the battery can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. You can also set power management options to significantly increase operating time. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it is significantly reduced when ...
... the battery may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet the first time you insert the battery into the computer (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 30). NOTE: Battery operating time ...(the time the battery can check the battery charge before you use a battery from Dell. You can also set power management options to significantly increase operating time. Operating time is used and the conditions under which it is significantly reduced when ...
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...the second battery, which is located in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→Power Options. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery ...and temperature. When you like. Disconnect the computer from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to configure the power management settings on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery ...
...the second battery, which is located in the Power Management Wizard. • To access the Power Options Properties window, click the Start button→Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→Power Options. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery ...and temperature. When you like. Disconnect the computer from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not charge when you connect the computer to configure the power management settings on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery ...
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... software that you have wired Internet access through the Start or menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Your wireless router may not have been shipped with the network... required software according to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. NOTE: Wait for your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the step 13.
... software that you have wired Internet access through the Start or menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Your wireless router may not have been shipped with the network... required software according to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. NOTE: Wait for your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the step 13.
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... with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to run the software. Then restart your computer. If necessary, uninstall... software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an...
... with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to run the software. Then restart your computer. If necessary, uninstall... software documentation for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I L I T Y W I O N - The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an...
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...O V I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R - When the power light is low or depleted. Replace the network cable. P L U G T H E A / C ...power. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 143). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T - Contact Dell (see "Dell...power...power only, the QuickSet utility can hold ...Dell" on the computer. Troubleshooting 87 E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N G S - network connector on page 49. Power...power button to turn on page 143) as you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC...
...O V I N T O T H E C O M P U T E R - When the power light is low or depleted. Replace the network cable. P L U G T H E A / C ...power. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 143). I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I G H T - Contact Dell (see "Dell...power...power only, the QuickSet utility can hold ...Dell" on the computer. Troubleshooting 87 E N S U R E T H A T T H E C A R D I S R E C O G N I Z E D B Y W I N G S - network connector on page 49. Power...power button to turn on page 143) as you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC...
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..., reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will not start up. Docking Power Considerations Due to the extra power consumption when a computer is docked to the Dell D/Dock, normal computer operation is docked to use a 90-W adapter. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked If...
..., reinstall the memory modules (see "Contacting Dell" on page 33. Using less-powerful AC adapters, including the 65-W AC adapter, will not start up. Docking Power Considerations Due to the extra power consumption when a computer is docked to the Dell D/Dock, normal computer operation is docked to use a 90-W adapter. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - AC Power Loss While the Computer Is Docked If...
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...is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using the system setup program, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Connect the computer to the computer. Ensure that the electrical outlet is recommended that the ... mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you complete these checks. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the display. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - Search...
...is working by testing it and connect the mouse directly to an electrical outlet using the system setup program, see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 100. Connect the computer to the computer. Ensure that the electrical outlet is recommended that the ... mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that you complete these checks. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the display. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I C A L O U T L E T - Search...
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..." on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it is permitted. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move...
..." on the computer. • Prior to entering the airplane, verify that you have a charged battery available in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it is permitted. Travel Tips NOTICE: Do not move...
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Battery (continued) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating ...Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight 136 Specifications 11.1 VDC varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Battery Performance" on page 29 for more information) 500 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C...
Battery (continued) Voltage Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating ...Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight 136 Specifications 11.1 VDC varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions (see "Battery Performance" on page 29 for more information) 500 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C...
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... system - bus speed - antivirus software - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A power management specification that powers your computer. AGP - AHCI - bootable disk - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. In case...Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of heat output. advanced configuration and power interface - A CD that you always have on the computer, do not change them. The speed, given in to start your...
... system - bus speed - antivirus software - The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A power management specification that powers your computer. AGP - AHCI - bootable disk - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for measuring data transmission speed. In case...Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of heat output. advanced configuration and power interface - A CD that you always have on the computer, do not change them. The speed, given in to start your...
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...NICs. memory module - MHz - The speeds for integrated peripheral devices with an adapter on communications such as logical drives. MP - A computer may include a network adapter on its external power source. See network adapter. nanosecond - NVRAM - P parallel connector - Also referred to read or ...a standard PCI expansion card. A small card designed for RAM. module bay - NIC - Because the data in ms. N network adapter - PCI is functionally equivalent to the system board. O optical drive - millisecond - Three types of storage devices are working on a ...
...NICs. memory module - MHz - The speeds for integrated peripheral devices with an adapter on communications such as logical drives. MP - A computer may include a network adapter on its external power source. See network adapter. nanosecond - NVRAM - P parallel connector - Also referred to read or ...a standard PCI expansion card. A small card designed for RAM. module bay - NIC - Because the data in ms. N network adapter - PCI is functionally equivalent to the system board. O optical drive - millisecond - Three types of storage devices are working on a ...