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... varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives ...outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer...
... varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives ...outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... battery no 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. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . ... following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 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 one of batteries ...
... battery no 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. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . ... following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 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 one of batteries ...
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... to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To...
... to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To...
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... (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in about 1 hour and to an electrical outlet. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on your computer while the battery is fully charged. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable...if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. Disconnect the computer from being in your laptop computer from overcharging. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in checked baggage.
... (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in about 1 hour and to an electrical outlet. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on your computer while the battery is fully charged. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable...if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. Disconnect the computer from being in your laptop computer from overcharging. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in checked baggage.
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... HAS CHANGED. 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 K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... S T R I T Y. - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the...
... HAS CHANGED. 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 K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... S T R I T Y. - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the...
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...the battery or system board may have occurred. Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE ...WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING! RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may...
...the battery or system board may have occurred. Troubleshooting 279 THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE ...WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING! RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may...
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... TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Ensure that the processor you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter...
... TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Ensure that the processor you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter...
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... The length of electricity that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI - AGP - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts... to a management console. A AC - The form of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a ...
... The length of electricity that serves as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. ACPI - AGP - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts... to a management console. A AC - The form of time (minutes or hours) that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a ...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting 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 (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting 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 (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E, PA-10, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or ... countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E, PA-10, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or ... countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power.
Setup Guide
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... indicates the following states when the computer is charging. the battery charge is low and the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Solid white - the battery charge is low. • Blinking amber - the battery charge is critically ... • Solid amber - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs (optional). Place the disc in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 20 CAUTION: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs ... to indicate the battery charge status. the battery : • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
... indicates the following states when the computer is charging. the battery charge is low and the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Solid white - the battery charge is low. • Blinking amber - the battery charge is critically ... • Solid amber - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs (optional). Place the disc in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 20 CAUTION: Do not use non-standard-size or shape discs ... to indicate the battery charge status. the battery : • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
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Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 21 Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white -
Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 21 Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white -
Setup Guide
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Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the battery: 1. To replace the ...battery: Slide the battery into place. 39 This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Slide the battery away from other computers. Using Your Studio Laptop...
Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). To remove the battery: 1. To replace the ...battery: Slide the battery into place. 39 This computer should only use batteries from the battery bay. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. Slide the battery away from other computers. Using Your Studio Laptop...
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... computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is either turned off - If the power light is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The...
... computer turns off and then turn it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is either turned off - If the power light is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. The...
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Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65 W 90 W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16 mm (0.6 inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 34.2 mm (1.3 inches) 60.8 mm (2.3 inches) 153.4 mm (6.0 inches) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) 84
Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65 W 90 W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16 mm (0.6 inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 34.2 mm (1.3 inches) 60.8 mm (2.3 inches) 153.4 mm (6.0 inches) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) 84
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AC Adapter 65 W (Auto Air Adapter) Height 15 mm (0.5 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 28 mm to 40 mm (1.10 inches to 1.57 inches) 413.0 mm (16.26 inches) 280.5 mm (11.04 inches) configurable to less than 3.3 kg (7.27 lbs) 85
AC Adapter 65 W (Auto Air Adapter) Height 15 mm (0.5 inches) Width 66 mm (2.6 inches) Depth 127 mm (5.0 inches) Weight (with cables) 0.26 kg (0.57 lb) Temperature range: Operating 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) Storage -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery) 28 mm to 40 mm (1.10 inches to 1.57 inches) 413.0 mm (16.26 inches) 280.5 mm (11.04 inches) configurable to less than 3.3 kg (7.27 lbs) 85