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... to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 computer uses...
... to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 computer uses...
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... effectiveness of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable...
... effectiveness of damage. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable...
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intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the... computer, use your laptop computer. The 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 case your battery is fully charged. You may need to purchase ...
intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the... computer, use your laptop computer. The 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 case your battery is fully charged. You may need to purchase ...
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... longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, ..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the...
... longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not puncture, incinerate, ..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the...
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... depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 ... this option. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of both batteries. battery life is largely determined...
... depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 ... this option. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of both batteries. battery life is largely determined...
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... battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) However, do not operate your computer for as long as you use the...checked baggage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. 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 and to start charging if ...
... battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) However, do not operate your computer for as long as you use the...checked baggage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you like. 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 and to start charging if ...
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... the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. S T R I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE...
... the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. S T R I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... STRIKE...
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... RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED...
... RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED...
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... incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE...
... incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE...
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... If your computer. If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics... card, go to support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
... If your computer. If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics... card, go to support.dell.com. For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
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... or hours) that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. basic input/output system - The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer... - battery operating time - A dedicated graphics port that helps to the computer. alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features...
... or hours) that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. basic input/output system - The form of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer... - battery operating time - A dedicated graphics port that helps to the computer. alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features...
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... they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. A single point on self-test - power-on a display screen. A type of a second. PCI - PC Card - P partition - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility... and devices such as the number of pixels across by the 348 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. The organization that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it...
... they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. A single point on self-test - power-on a display screen. A type of a second. PCI - PC Card - P partition - Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility... and devices such as the number of pixels across by the 348 Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. The organization that uses optical technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to it...
Setup Guide
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... Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left ... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
... Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left ... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 ...information, see "Specifications" on page 74, or the system regulatory label on the bottom of your computer. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-10, PA-2E, PA-3E, or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 ...information, see "Specifications" on page 74, or the system regulatory label on the bottom of your computer. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-10, PA-2E, PA-3E, or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6
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The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is on or off . 20 The light in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white -
The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is on or off . 20 The light in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white -
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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 The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light -
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 The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 Battery status light -
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...8226; Dell Recommended - Windows Vista® 1. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to your activity and by maximizing system performance. 40 Click Personalize, to configure the power settings on your computer by adapting processor ...speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed with your desktop. Using Your Studio...
...8226; Dell Recommended - Windows Vista® 1. Customizing Your Energy Settings You can customize your desktop to your activity and by maximizing system performance. 40 Click Personalize, to configure the power settings on your computer by adapting processor ...speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of energy consumed by your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - The Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed with your desktop. Using Your Studio...
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Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 • Dell - Saves power on your computer by maximizing system performance. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy ... computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your activity and by adapting processor speed to your computer over its lifetime. • Balanced - Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center...
Click Start → Control Panel. 2. Using Your Studio Laptop Windows® 7 • Dell - Saves power on your computer by maximizing system performance. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue. 2. Follow the instructions on the Windows Easy ... computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of energy consumed by your activity and by adapting processor speed to your computer over its lifetime. • Balanced - Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ Welcome Center...
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... the computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is not responding - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working...
... the computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is not responding - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is working...
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Studio 1450, 1457, and 1458 Dimensions Height 15 mm (0.5 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches) Weight (without cables) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65W 90W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62A (continuous) 19.5 +/- 1 VDC 77 AC Adapter 65 W (Auto Air Adapter) -
Studio 1450, 1457, and 1458 Dimensions Height 15 mm (0.5 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches) Weight (without cables) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65W 90W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62A (continuous) 19.5 +/- 1 VDC 77 AC Adapter 65 W (Auto Air Adapter) -