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...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: • Using optical drives •.... NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery,... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
...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: • Using optical drives •.... NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery,... • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar.
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... a compatible battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible...the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet ...
... a compatible battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible...the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet ...
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... management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. You can change the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving...
... management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. You can change the settings for long periods of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving...
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...Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for as long as you can operate your computer while the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you connect the computer to room temperature. ...Power Manager You can leave the battery in Dell ControlPoint. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent...
...Battery Charge Disable feature in the computer for as long as you can operate your computer while the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you connect the computer to room temperature. ...Power Manager You can leave the battery in Dell ControlPoint. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent...
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..." on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup program and correct...
..." on page 308). TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup program and correct...
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... NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. System board failure may be defective. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT...
... NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. System board failure may be defective. See "System Setup" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT...
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...ADAPTER. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Contact Dell...L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Ensure that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY...
...ADAPTER. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS TOO HIGH, OR OBSTRUCTING THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. Contact Dell...L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Ensure that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY...
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... computer. ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 ACPI - AHCI - alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be depleted and... recharged. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - BIOS - Also referred to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because...
... computer. ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 ACPI - AHCI - alert standards format - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (years) during which allows the storage driver to be depleted and... recharged. A AC - advanced configuration and power interface - BIOS - Also referred to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because...
Setup Guide
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...5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
...5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 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 plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 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 plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6
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Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2.
Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Ensure that the AC adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on page 67. 11 Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see "Connect the AC Adapter" on the screen. Insert the disc or USB key in the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on page 6). 2.
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... light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is charging. the battery charge is low and the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Off - Ensure that you should either plug in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. the...and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The drive will damage the drive. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive - the battery is not charging. • Solid amber - the battery : • Off - the battery is charging. • ...
... light - The light indicates the following states when the computer is charging. the battery charge is low and the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Off - Ensure that you should either plug in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. the...and Blu-ray Discs (optional). The drive will damage the drive. Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive - the battery is not charging. • Solid amber - the battery : • Off - the battery is charging. • ...
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Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The light in hibernate state. 23 The computer is in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - The computer is on or off or in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector -
Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The light in hibernate state. 23 The computer is in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - The computer is on or off or in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector -
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... AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: Slide the battery into place. 41 Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Using Your Studio...
... AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the battery bay, until it over. 2. To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery: Slide the battery into place. 41 Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. Using Your Studio...
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... computer is either turned off - Power Problems If the power light is working by testing it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power...
... computer is either turned off - Power Problems If the power light is working by testing it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power...
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... turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is not responding - An unwanted signal is blinking white - If the power light is ... interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on page 77). If the power light is solid ...
... turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is not responding - An unwanted signal is blinking white - If the power light is ... interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on page 77). If the power light is solid ...
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...drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you... to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local...
...drive, printer, etc.) connected to wait until you see the knowledge base article 353560 at support.dell.com. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. Restoring Your Operating System You can use Dell DataSafe Local Backup to restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in when you... to: • Backup and restore your computer to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local...
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... W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 130 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer. Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with cables) 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) 154.7 mm (6.1 inches...
... W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 130 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with your computer. Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with cables) 25.4 mm (1.0 inches) 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) 154.7 mm (6.1 inches...