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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... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate.
... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate.
Dell Technology Guide
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...also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. ...Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may take a short time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not ...
...also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. ...Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may take a short time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the ...being saved to a UPS. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted...
...supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the ...being saved to a UPS. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted...
Dell Technology Guide
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... used . You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance). To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards,...in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on the ...
... used . You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance). To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards,...in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... any other external cables from other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to work with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn...
... any other external cables from other computers with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to work with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn...
Dell Technology Guide
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... incremental degradation. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . If five lights appear, less than 80...
... incremental degradation. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . If five lights appear, less than 80...
Dell Technology Guide
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...8226; Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet when possible; The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options ... begins automatically. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if ...
...8226; Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet when possible; The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options ... begins automatically. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. You can use it. If the battery is hot from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the...
... additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. You can use it. If the battery is hot from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your computer or being in a hot environment, the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... 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 U T I L I T Y. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER...
... 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 U T I L I T Y. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER...
Dell Technology Guide
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... CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. System board failure may be defective. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS...
... CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. System board failure may be defective. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS...
Setup Guide
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The computer is on or off . 20 Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed.
The computer is on or off . 20 Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed.
Setup Guide
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Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter solid white on/off/hibernate/ standby charging 10%-90% off on/off/hibernate/ >90% standby solid amber on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on /off/hibernate/ standby
Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC adapter solid white on/off/hibernate/ standby charging 10%-90% off on/off/hibernate/ >90% standby solid amber on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on /off/hibernate/ standby
Setup Guide
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...Studio Laptop 4 HDMI connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases turn off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to charge...VGA connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 24 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives ...
...Studio Laptop 4 HDMI connector - NOTE: When used with USB PowerShare - Connects video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). In such cases turn off or in sleep state. To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Connects to charge...VGA connector - The USB PowerShare feature allows you turn on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 24 NOTE: Certain USB devices may not charge when the computer is powered on the computer to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external hard drives ...
Setup Guide
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...) 11.1 VDC (6/9-cell) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Battery Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See the Dell Technology Guide for more information Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to...
...) 11.1 VDC (6/9-cell) 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) Battery Operating time Varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. See the Dell Technology Guide for more information Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to...