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.... → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to 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...
.... → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to 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...
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... from the electrical outlet. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall...
... from the electrical outlet. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall...
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... 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more...
... 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 maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more...
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...you need to replace the battery 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 the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery...
...you need to replace the battery 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 the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of... your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery...
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... in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options 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. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer...
... in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options 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. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer...
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... (loose) lithium batteries in a hot environment, the battery may vary depending on your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. 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 room temperature. Disconnect the...
... (loose) lithium batteries in a hot environment, the battery may vary depending on your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. 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 room temperature. Disconnect the...
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... H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O ...F - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater...
... H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O ...F - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater...
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...BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE... HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY...
...BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE... HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY...
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... section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE...system 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 ...
... section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for your computer). THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY: OPERATING OR STORING THE SYSTEM IN AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE...system 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 ...
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...required for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the ...adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power...
...required for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the ...adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power...
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...- alternating current - The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve...a management console. and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. Also referred to be used for informational...
...- alternating current - The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve...a management console. and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. Also referred to be used for informational...
Dell Technology Guide
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...setup options that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. P partition - PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - pixel - Plug-and-Play - NVRAM - O optical drive - A drive that boosts the data transfer rate ... of the computer to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set . A method of pixels across by the 348 A single point on self-test - power-on a display screen. nanosecond - ns - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to...
...setup options that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. P partition - PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - pixel - Plug-and-Play - NVRAM - O optical drive - A drive that boosts the data transfer rate ... of the computer to 4 GB/sec. If the PCI Express chip set . A method of pixels across by the 348 A single point on self-test - power-on a display screen. nanosecond - ns - A removable I/O card adhering to the PCMCIA standard. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is assigned to...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Computer 7 Using the Wireless Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (...Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Computer 7 Using the Wireless Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (...Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell DataSafe...
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Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
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Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 This function may not work with ...mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. In such cases, turn the computer on /off or in powered off or sleep state, even if they are compliant with USB ...PowerShare - This connector can also be automatically shut off or in sleep state while the USB device is powered on to continue charging the device. NOTE: If the computer is turned off when only 10% of the total ...
Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 This function may not work with ...mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. In such cases, turn the computer on /off or in powered off or sleep state, even if they are compliant with USB ...PowerShare - This connector can also be automatically shut off or in sleep state while the USB device is powered on to continue charging the device. NOTE: If the computer is turned off when only 10% of the total ...
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The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is low • Flashing amber - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber - battery is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is running on and battery is turned on. computer is critically low • Blinking white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is charged • Blinking white -
The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is low • Flashing amber - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber - battery is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is running on and battery is turned on. computer is critically low • Blinking white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is charged • Blinking white -
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... and battery is running on battery power • Solid amber - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security ... • Blinking white - computer is in standby state 2 Security cable slot - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Illuminates when the computer is turned on your computer. 20 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10...
... and battery is running on battery power • Solid amber - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security ... • Blinking white - computer is in standby state 2 Security cable slot - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Illuminates when the computer is turned on your computer. 20 Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10...
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...not provide status for the wired cable connection. battery is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on the hinges indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - NOTE: The link integrity light on the integrated network connector...integrity light on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is working and provides information on battery power • Solid amber - computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on and battery is running on the status: • Green...
...not provide status for the wired cable connection. battery is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on the hinges indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - NOTE: The link integrity light on the integrated network connector...integrity light on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is working and provides information on battery power • Solid amber - computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on and battery is running on the status: • Green...
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... causes of the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is on the computer with only the AC adapter. • Check both ends of interference are: • power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • too many devices connected to a power strip • multiple power strips connected to resume normal...not be responding. If the power light is in standby mode. If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. An unwanted signal is...
... causes of the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is on the computer with only the AC adapter. • Check both ends of interference are: • power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • too many devices connected to a power strip • multiple power strips connected to resume normal...not be responding. If the power light is in standby mode. If the power light is solid white and the computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. An unwanted signal is...
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...; to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A ...(continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output 19.5 VDC voltage 70 see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Basic Specifications Battery...
...; to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A ...(continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output 19.5 VDC voltage 70 see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Basic Specifications Battery...