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... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your needs.
... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your needs.
Dell Technology Guide
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... instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection...
... instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection...
Dell Technology Guide
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... or DVD. For more information 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 fully charged. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 preserving the battery life of the battery...
... or DVD. For more information 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 fully charged. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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 preserving the battery life of the battery...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing ... You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected...
...Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing ... You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on 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. If the battery runs completely out...
.... Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on 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. If the battery runs completely out...
Dell Technology Guide
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... green and orange (light colors 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 in the computer for an extended period of time. Charge time is charging.... NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on . The battery is hot from being used in checked ...
... green and orange (light colors 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 in the computer for an extended period of time. Charge time is charging.... NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on . The battery is hot from being used in checked ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...). 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 . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Ensure that...
...). 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 . - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 337). THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Ensure that...
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.... See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THIS WILL INCREASE THE...THIS BATTERY. - System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 ...
.... See "System Setup" on page 337). WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THIS WILL INCREASE THE...THIS BATTERY. - System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for 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 COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE...
... AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Contact Dell for 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 COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE...
Dell Technology Guide
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... is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, 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 ... another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is...
... is connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, 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 ... another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is...
Dell Technology Guide
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... port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. An interface for a... memory to control display brightness. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that helps to be depleted and recharged. AGP - AGP delivers a ...smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to an electrical outlet. ALS - A ...- basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them...
... port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. An interface for a... memory to control display brightness. ACPI - advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that helps to be depleted and recharged. AGP - AGP delivers a ...smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to an electrical outlet. ALS - A ...- basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them...
Dell Technology Guide
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... memory - O optical drive - Each partition can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. peripheral component interconnect - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association -... single point on self-test - P partition - PC Card - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - power-on a display screen. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. PCI Express - The ability of the data path. A drive that you can contain multiple ...
... memory - O optical drive - Each partition can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. peripheral component interconnect - Personal Computer Memory Card International Association -... single point on self-test - P partition - PC Card - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - power-on a display screen. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. PCI Express - The ability of the data path. A drive that you can contain multiple ...
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...
Setup Guide
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Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets.
Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets.
Setup Guide
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..., turn the computer on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is powered on to continue charging the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 NOTE: If the computer is turned off... PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charging, unplug the USB device and plug it in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC...
..., turn the computer on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is powered on to continue charging the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 NOTE: If the computer is turned off... PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charging, unplug the USB device and plug it in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC...
Setup Guide
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computer is running on and battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is low • Flashing amber - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is turned on. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber -
computer is running on and battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is low • Flashing amber - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is turned on. The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber -
Setup Guide
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computer is powered on . Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. battery is charged • Blinking white - Illuminates when the computer is low • Flashing amber - battery ... that it fits into the security cable slot on battery power • Solid amber - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in standby state 2 Security cable...
computer is powered on . Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to the computer. battery is charged • Blinking white - Illuminates when the computer is low • Flashing amber - battery ... that it fits into the security cable slot on battery power • Solid amber - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in standby state 2 Security cable...
Setup Guide
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battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on and battery is low • Flashing amber - The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is running ... amber - NOTE: The link integrity light on the hinges indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - battery is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer...
battery is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on and battery is low • Flashing amber - The link integrity light on the integrated network connector lets you verify that your connection is running ... amber - NOTE: The link integrity light on the hinges indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - battery is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - A good connection exists between a 1000-Mbps network and the computer...
Setup Guide
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... pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 33 Ensure that...power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try plugging the AC adapter...adapter. • Check both ends of interference are: • power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • too many devices connected to a power strip • multiple power... - Some possible causes of the AC adapter cable connections. Press the power button until the computer turns off - Press a...
... pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 33 Ensure that...power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try plugging the AC adapter...adapter. • Check both ends of interference are: • power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • too many devices connected to a power strip • multiple power... - Some possible causes of the AC adapter cable connections. Press the power button until the computer turns off - Press a...
Setup Guide
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... Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0°...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 ...
... Battery Operating time battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0°...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 ...