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... or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 27 Back View 1 23 4 5 1 AC adapter connector 2 4 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45...
... or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. About Your Computer 27 Back View 1 23 4 5 1 AC adapter connector 2 4 USB connectors (2) 5 network connector (RJ-45...
Owner's Manual
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... computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with...damage. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Compare joule ratings...
... computer from voltage spikes that can occur during electrical storms. Line Conditioners NOTICE: Line conditioners do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with...damage. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Setting Up Your Computer 39 Compare joule ratings...
Owner's Manual
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... other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times..... To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Using a Battery 53 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate ...
... other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on operating conditions. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at all times..... To view battery charge status, access the Control Panel, click Power Options, and then click the Power Meter tab. Using a Battery 53 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate ...
Owner's Manual
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... on page 71), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click... or install a battery while the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to configure the power management settings on . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help...
... on page 71), or simply restart (reboot) your computer. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is connected to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click... or install a battery while the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to configure the power management settings on . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in the taskbar and click Help...
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...minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the bottom of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3...possible connector damage. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall ...
...minute to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers. Replace the battery only with a battery, see "Power Problems" on the bottom of fire or explosion. Using a Battery 59 Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off . 3...possible connector damage. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell™ computer; To remove the battery: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall ...
Owner's Manual
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...with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the router. The technical term for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your ...router to communicate with your wireless router to do the following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 77. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network...
...with the network setup. 8 Insert a network cable into the Internet network (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10 Ensure that no power connected to the router. The technical term for the broadband modem to stabilize. After 2 minutes, proceed to the step 13. 13 Start your ...router to communicate with your wireless router to do the following in "Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)" on page 77. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that there is Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. 15 If necessary, configure your wireless network...
Owner's Manual
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...E R I C S T E S T S - The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard....Dell" on . 130 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down when there is a fault. If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. To bring it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the power...
...E R I C S T E S T S - The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 165). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you may have a defective external keyboard....Dell" on . 130 Troubleshooting TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD, CHECK THE INTEGRATED KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down when there is a fault. If the characters appear now, but did not with the external keyboard, you begin any of letters. To bring it back on, disconnect the AC adapter from the power...
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... battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 165. See "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is too hot to an electrical outlet. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory...
... battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 165. See "Contacting Dell" on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is too hot to an electrical outlet. EL I M I N A T E P O S S I B L E I C A L O U T L E T - If the computer power light turns on, but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules (see "Memory...
Owner's Manual
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...) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . Connect the computer to verify that the light is on the computer.... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 144. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to an electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the...
...) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 111. If the display is blank NOTE: If you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on . Connect the computer to verify that the light is on the computer.... If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on page 144. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to an electrical outlet using a program that the system setup program lists the...
Owner's Manual
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...passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and ...to users of portable computers. 162 Traveling With Your Computer To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your car or in the trunk of your computer to maximize battery operating time. Travel Tips NOTICE...
...passport) from your government. • Find out what type of electrical outlets are used in the countries you will visit, and have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for 1 hour before turning it on. • Protect the computer, the batteries, and ...to users of portable computers. 162 Traveling With Your Computer To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on your car or in the trunk of your computer to maximize battery operating time. Travel Tips NOTICE...
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.... Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 172 Specifications 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available...
.... Battery (continued) Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 172 Specifications 3.5 hours (9-cell) 2.5 hours (6-cell) 2.5 hours (4-cell, when available...
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...able to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A AC - A power management specification that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color...control display brightness. A program designed to be platform- battery operating time - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery powers the computer. An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to an electrical outlet...
...able to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A AC - A power management specification that powers your computer when you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color...control display brightness. A program designed to be platform- battery operating time - A dedicated graphics port that a portable computer battery powers the computer. An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to an electrical outlet...
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... provides network capabilities. megahertz - modem - A measure of storage devices are often measured in ms. N network adapter - millisecond - Access times of image resolution used for integrated peripheral devices with an emphasis on its external power source. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. The section...
... provides network capabilities. megahertz - modem - A measure of storage devices are often measured in ms. N network adapter - millisecond - Access times of image resolution used for integrated peripheral devices with an emphasis on its external power source. A network adapter is functionally equivalent to read or write data from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. The section...
Owner's Manual
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...referred to your computer. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. power-on a display screen. personal system/2 - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PCI - PIO - pixel - ...between the processor and the devices attached to one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCMCIA - Glossary 195 P parallel connector - An I /O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. A physical...
...referred to your computer. PCI Express can contain multiple logical drives. Pixels are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. power-on a display screen. personal system/2 - Each partition can transfer data at the slower speed. PCI - PIO - pixel - ...between the processor and the devices attached to one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. PCMCIA - Glossary 195 P parallel connector - An I /O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. A physical...