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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OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your... Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → ...
OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to put your... Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...
... operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted.... the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is available.
...Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted.... the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is available.
Dell Technology Guide
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...time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications ...in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory ...
...time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications ...in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer using any other computers with extreme...
... practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer using any other computers with extreme...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on . If no charge. That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. To check the amount of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each...
... Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on . If no charge. That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. To check the amount of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. After hundreds of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each...
Dell Technology Guide
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... page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is connected to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your...
... page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is connected to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your...
Dell Technology Guide
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... is switched Off. If the battery is fully charged. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your laptop computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. However, do not operate your computer using battery power until the battery is hot from overcharging. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in...
... is switched Off. If the battery is fully charged. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your laptop computer from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. However, do not operate your computer using battery power until the battery is hot from overcharging. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in...
Dell Technology Guide
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... BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - P R O G R A M - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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. - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE...
... BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - P R O G R A M - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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. - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. STRIKE THE...
Dell Technology Guide
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... correct AC adapter. Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING! THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS...
... correct AC adapter. Troubleshooting 279 WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING! THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. THIS...
Setup Guide
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...the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 22 Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. the battery charge is low and the battery is charging. • Solid amber - CAUTION: Do not use non-standard size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini... either plug in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. the battery is adequately charged or the computer is low and you insert the disc with the label facing upwards and gently push the disc into the slot. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
...the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 22 Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. the battery charge is low and the battery is charging. • Solid amber - CAUTION: Do not use non-standard size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini... either plug in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. the battery is adequately charged or the computer is low and you insert the disc with the label facing upwards and gently push the disc into the slot. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
Setup Guide
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The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 The computer is off when pressed. Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector -
The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 The computer is off when pressed. Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector -
Setup Guide
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...USB PowerShare is powered on/off or in connector (on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device will stop charging. Connects to an external antenna to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external... you turn on supported models) - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 7 Antenna in sleep state. NOTE...
...USB PowerShare is powered on/off or in connector (on the computer to charge USB devices when the computer is automatically shut off your computer while charging a USB device, the device will stop charging. Connects to an external antenna to eSATA compatible storage devices (such as external... you turn on supported models) - To continue charging, disconnect the USB device and connect it again. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 eSATA/USB combo connector with USB PowerShare - In such cases, turn off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 7 Antenna in sleep state. NOTE...
Setup Guide
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...Depth 56.7 mm (2.23 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate): computer is turned off) Specifications Battery Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Life span... (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 89 See the Dell Technology Guide for more information.
...Depth 56.7 mm (2.23 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) Charge time 4 hours (when the (approximate): computer is turned off) Specifications Battery Operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Life span... (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range: Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 89 See the Dell Technology Guide for more information.