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Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
Copying Audio and Video Files to Your Laptop Media Device 209 Playing Media Using the Dell Travel Remote . . . . . 210 Adjusting the Volume on Your Computer 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio Through the Media Software 210 Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio in the ... and What you Need 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your Computer 217 Identifying the Connectors on Your TV 219 Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need 219 Physically Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device 222 Performing the Basic Connection Steps 224 16 Contents
Dell Technology Guide
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...on preserving the battery 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... often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the...
...on preserving the battery 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... often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the...
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See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch .... If you need to avoid possible connector damage. 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 fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for ...
See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch .... If you need to avoid possible connector damage. 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 fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for ...
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... Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the combined charge ...more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop has this option. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management ...
... Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the combined charge ...more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop has this option. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management ...
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... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer or being used in your computer for example on your laptop computer from overcharging. Click the icon to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. You can operate your computer using battery power until the...may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. 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 access...
... a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer or being used in your computer for example on your laptop computer from overcharging. Click the icon to 100 percent in approximately 2 hours. You can operate your computer using battery power until the...may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. 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 access...
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... E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS...see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the...
... E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. TO RESOLVE THIS...see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E D - 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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...in to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - alert standards format - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to be depleted and recharged. ALS - antivirus software - The length of the faster interface... between the computer hardware and the operating system. ACPI - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to a management console. battery operating time - AGP - AHCI - A feature that allows system memory to enable ...
...in to an electrical outlet. ambient light sensor - alert standards format - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to be depleted and recharged. ALS - antivirus software - The length of the faster interface... between the computer hardware and the operating system. ACPI - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to a management console. battery operating time - AGP - AHCI - A feature that allows system memory to enable ...
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 (Recommended...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 ...
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 (Recommended...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 ...
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan 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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6
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... the instructions in the computer. 3. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 49. NOTE: For information... on using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop...
... the instructions in the computer. 3. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. Follow the instructions on page 49. NOTE: For information... on using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop...
Setup Guide
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... may not work with certain external USB devices when the computer is turned off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - NOTE: If the computer is in powered off or in again to charge the device. In such cases, turn the computer on /off... (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. This connector can also be automatically shut off or in sleep state while the USB device is...
... may not work with certain external USB devices when the computer is turned off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - NOTE: If the computer is in powered off or in again to charge the device. In such cases, turn the computer on /off... (such as external hard drives or optical drives) or USB devices (such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player). Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. This connector can also be automatically shut off or in sleep state while the USB device is...
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The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 battery is low • Flashing amber - computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is running on and battery is powered on battery power • Solid amber - computer is turned on. battery is critically low • Blinking white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white -
The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 battery is low • Flashing amber - computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is running on and battery is powered on battery power • Solid amber - computer is turned on. battery is critically low • Blinking white - 7 Power light - Illuminates when the computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white -
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...; Flashing amber - battery is turned on and battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is powered on . computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is charged • Blinking white - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot... your computer. 20 computer is in standby state 2 Security cable slot - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light -
...; Flashing amber - battery is turned on and battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is powered on . computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is charged • Blinking white - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot... your computer. 20 computer is in standby state 2 Security cable slot - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light -
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This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch towards the side of fire or explosion. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 27 WARNING: ... 3 Battery To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it in place. 3. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter).
This computer should only use batteries from Dell. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the battery release latch towards the side of fire or explosion. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold it clicks into place. 27 WARNING: ... 3 Battery To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it in place. 3. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter).