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... battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135
... battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135
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... damage. 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. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer...
... damage. 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. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer...
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...adapter until the battery is used. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power... Meter icon The first time you use your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter... screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to ... battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the...information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) ...
...adapter until the battery is used. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power... Meter icon The first time you use your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter... screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to ... battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the...information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) ...
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..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. If you need to work with ...: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these ...
..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. If you need to work with ...: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these ...
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... Start or → Help and Support. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid... battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a...
... Start or → Help and Support. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid... battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a...
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... if the battery is installed in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is too hot to an electrical outlet. Click...
... if the battery is installed in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is too hot to an electrical outlet. Click...
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... TO THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). O F - D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. 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 L E D - TI M E - If the...
... TO THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). O F - D A Y N O T S E T - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. 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 L E D - TI M E - If the...
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... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. System board failure may be defective. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...
... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. System board failure may be defective. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS...
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... a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. 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 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...
... a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. 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 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...
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...For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that... 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 is turned on the setup...
...For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that... 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 is turned on the setup...
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...The length of electricity that helps to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP - An interface for video-related tasks. ambient light sensor - ...be depleted and recharged. A AC - accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. antivirus software - basic input/...
...The length of electricity that helps to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. AGP - An interface for video-related tasks. ambient light sensor - ...be depleted and recharged. A AC - accelerated graphics port - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. antivirus software - basic input/...
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... memory that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. power-on a display screen. A type of the computer to it. PC Card - pixel - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI...resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. Plug-and-Play - O optical drive - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is used for PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW ...
... memory that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to automatically configure devices. power-on a display screen. A type of the computer to it. PC Card - pixel - A removable I/O card adhering to 4 GB/sec. PCI...resolution, such as 800 x 600, is turned off or loses its external power source. Plug-and-Play - O optical drive - A physical storage area on a hard drive that is used for PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW ...
Setup Guide
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...Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 ... and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell Dock 35 Solving Problems 36 Beep Codes 36 Network Problems 37 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 40 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Using Support Tools 43 Dell Support Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter ...
...Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 ... and Replacing the Battery 30 Software Features 32 Dell Dock 35 Solving Problems 36 Beep Codes 36 Network Problems 37 Power Problems 38 Memory Problems 40 Lockups and Software Problems 40 Using Support Tools 43 Dell Support Center 43 System Messages 44 Hardware Troubleshooter ...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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 an electrical outlet or surge protector. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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...antitheft device to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure... 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in -1 Media Card Reader - Connects to an AC adapter to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on your computer. 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 3-in /Microphone connector - Connects to...
...antitheft device to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 5 AC adapter connector - Provides a fast and convenient way to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure... 4 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 3 Audio in -1 Media Card Reader - Connects to an AC adapter to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on your computer. 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 3-in /Microphone connector - Connects to...
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The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery. Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC Adapter Solid white on off/hibernate charging 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Breathing white standby >=10% Solid amber on/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light -
The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery. Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level AC Adapter Solid white on off/hibernate charging 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Breathing white standby >=10% Solid amber on/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light -
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...Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during ... to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of energy consumed by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of your... of inactivity. • Power saver - Saves power on your computer window and learn more about your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced...
...Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during ... to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper, screensaver, or other features of energy consumed by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the computer and by reducing the amount of your... of inactivity. • Power saver - Saves power on your computer window and learn more about your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced...
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...turned off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the ...8226; Press the power button. If the power light is solid white and the computer is off , in hibernate state. • Press the power button. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light,...
...turned off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the power cable into both the power connector on the computer and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the ...8226; Press the power button. If the power light is solid white and the computer is off , in hibernate state. • Press the power button. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is not responding - If the AC adapter has a light,...
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... may not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too ... the display is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the power light is solid amber and the computer is not responding - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . Solving...
... may not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too ... the display is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. If the power light is solid amber and the computer is not responding - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). If you encounter interference that hinders reception on . Solving...
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..., WiMax, GPS, and Bluetooth® Mini-Cards Camera Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) Basic Specifications Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB Video one microphone connector, one mono headphone/stereo speaker connector one full size Mini-Card slot and one half size Mini-Card slot, supports...
..., WiMax, GPS, and Bluetooth® Mini-Cards Camera Pixel 1.3 megapixel Video resolution 640 x 480 at 30 fps (maximum) Basic Specifications Connectors Audio Mini-Card Network adapter USB Video one microphone connector, one mono headphone/stereo speaker connector one full size Mini-Card slot and one half size Mini-Card slot, supports...