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... power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power...
... power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power...
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... joule rating offers more 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. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. See the...
... joule rating offers more 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. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. See the...
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... in case 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...
... in case 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...
Dell Technology Guide
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...in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose... or explosion. Do not use a battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Checking the Battery Charge You ...
...in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. CAUTION: Do not dispose... or explosion. Do not use a battery from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Checking the Battery Charge You ...
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...If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Charging the Battery When...your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an ...
...If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Charging the Battery When...your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Disconnect the computer from ...Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter...
...battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Disconnect the computer from ...Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter...
Dell Technology Guide
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... have occurred. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. O F - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. WARNING...
... have occurred. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. O F - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. WARNING...
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... SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT...
... SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT...
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... setup or is supported by 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 PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP ...select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Ensure that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the...
... setup or is supported by 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 PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP ...select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Ensure that the processor you are using is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the...
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...O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is required for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • ...). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. •...the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for ...
...O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is required for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • ...). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. •...the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the connectors for ...
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... to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. antivirus software - basic input/output system - Also referred to a management console. The length of ...Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - ALS - A program designed to enable technologies such as an interface between ...
... to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. antivirus software - basic input/output system - Also referred to a management console. The length of ...Glossary are provided for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - ALS - A program designed to enable technologies such as an interface between ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...- A single point on self-test - The ability of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. power-on a display screen. A measure of a second. A type of pixels across by the 348 PCI Express - A method of transferring data between the processor...between two devices through the processor as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. O optical drive - Example of the computer to it. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage ...
...- A single point on self-test - The ability of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. power-on a display screen. A measure of a second. A type of pixels across by the 348 PCI Express - A method of transferring data between the processor...between two devices through the processor as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. O optical drive - Example of the computer to it. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage ...
Setup Guide
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...5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16... Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
...5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16... Battery . . . . . 28 Using the Optical Disc Drive 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
Setup Guide
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
Setup Guide
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.... 17 There may be an issue with either plug in power-on or off . • Solid white - Connects to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, ...board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 6 Power button and light - Connects to power on page 29. 4 AC...
.... 17 There may be an issue with either plug in power-on or off . • Solid white - Connects to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to the AC adapter to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, ...board cannot start initialization. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - Plays or burns only standard-size and shape (12 cm) CDs, and DVDs. in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 6 Power button and light - Connects to power on page 29. 4 AC...
Setup Guide
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... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Using Your Studio Laptop... following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. • Power saver - If you periodically back up computer. 3. Microsoft® Windows ...
... the Dell Support website at support.dell.com for your computer. Click Continue on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer over its lifetime. • High performance - Using Your Studio Laptop... following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 37 or "Contacting Dell" on your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of inactivity. • Power saver - If you periodically back up computer. 3. Microsoft® Windows ...
Setup Guide
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... until 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 only for wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: ...The link integrity light on properly. • Ensure that the light on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is working by testing it back on page 52. 33 If the...
... until 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 only for wireless connections. A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer. • Off - NOTE: ...The link integrity light on properly. • Ensure that the light on . Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to resume normal operation. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is working by testing it back on page 52. 33 If the...
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... Battery Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information.. Life span 300 discharge/charge (approximate) cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°...Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A...
... Battery Operating time Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions. See Dell Technology Guide for more information.. Life span 300 discharge/charge (approximate) cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°...Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A...