Dell Technology Guide
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... energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet 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 your activity and...
... energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet 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 your activity and...
Dell Technology Guide
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...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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of ...See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
...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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of ...See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
Dell Technology Guide
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... icon 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 a CD or DVD. You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance). For... best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully ...
... icon 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 a CD or DVD. You may need to adjust optimize your computer performance). For... best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. When your battery no longer... the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer.
... Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. When your battery no longer... the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer.
Dell Technology Guide
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.... The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
.... The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet...
Dell Technology Guide
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...your computer for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your battery). Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for an extended period of...Power Manager for example on the taskbar. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter...
...your computer for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your battery). Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for an extended period of...Power Manager for example on the taskbar. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter...
Dell Technology Guide
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... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY.... THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR ...
... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY.... THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... S . - Troubleshooting 279 THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. PRESS... system board may be defective. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, one...
... S . - Troubleshooting 279 THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. PRESS... system board may be defective. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). For computers with two batteries installed, one...
Dell Technology Guide
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...not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (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 ...KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE...
...not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (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 ...KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting If you ...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 electrical outlet is working by testing it with ...
..., firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting If you ...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 electrical outlet is working by testing it with ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... between the computer hardware and the operating system. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. alternating current - A power management specification that allows system memory to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image...computer battery is designed to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 antivirus software - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. and operating system-independent. AGP - Advanced Host Controller Interface...
... between the computer hardware and the operating system. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. alternating current - A power management specification that allows system memory to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image...computer battery is designed to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 antivirus software - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. and operating system-independent. AGP - Advanced Host Controller Interface...
Dell Technology Guide
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...of memory that stores data when the computer is expressed as video, drives, and networks. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. PCI Express - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. PCMCIA - ...A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. NVRAM - O optical drive - Example of the computer to create an image. A physical storage area on a hard drive that ...
...of memory that stores data when the computer is expressed as video, drives, and networks. NVRAM is used for PC Cards. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to automatically configure devices. PCI Express - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. PCMCIA - ...A single point on self-test - Plug-and-Play - power-on a display screen. NVRAM - O optical drive - Example of the computer to create an image. A physical storage area on a hard drive that ...
Setup Guide
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...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 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features...Features 22 Multimedia Control Keys 25 Display Features 26 Dell Extended Battery Life 28 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 32 Solving Problems 34 Beep Codes 34 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 35 Memory Problems 37 Lockups and Software ...
...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 Subscriber Identity Module (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right View Features...Features 22 Multimedia Control Keys 25 Display Features 26 Dell Extended Battery Life 28 Removing and Replacing the Battery 28 Software Features 30 Dell Dock 32 Solving Problems 34 Beep Codes 34 Network Problems 35 Power Problems 35 Memory Problems 37 Lockups and Software ...
Setup Guide
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... a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E and PA-12 with electrical...
... a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E and PA-12 with electrical...
Setup Guide
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Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a monitor or a projector. 5 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 2 Network connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a monitor or a projector. 5 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 4 VGA connector - Connects to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connects to the AC adapter to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 3 HDMI connector - Connects to video devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 19 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 AC adapter connector -
Setup Guide
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AC Adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on off/hibernate Blinking white off standby off/hibernate Battery charge level n/a 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Blinking 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.
AC Adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on off/hibernate Blinking white off standby off/hibernate Battery charge level n/a 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Blinking 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.
Setup Guide
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...the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latches away from Dell. Lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Place the battery into place. 28 The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. ...other . 3. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Press . Click What is activated when you disconnect the AC power. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to indicate the current status. The Battery Meter ...
...the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the battery bay. Slide the battery release latches away from Dell. Lift the battery out of fire or explosion. Place the battery into place. 28 The Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. ...other . 3. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Press . Click What is activated when you disconnect the AC power. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life feature provides options to indicate the current status. The Battery Meter ...
Setup Guide
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... and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and the power strip is turned on. • Bypass any power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.... • Check that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is powered on and connected to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Wired connection is lost - • Check your wireless router to your ...
... and the electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and the power strip is turned on. • Bypass any power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly.... • Check that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is powered on and connected to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Wired connection is lost - • Check your wireless router to your ...
Setup Guide
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... mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 36 Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. standby mode with a low battery charge • Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Move the mouse..., touch the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation...
... mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet 36 Press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. standby mode with a low battery charge • Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Move the mouse..., touch the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation...
Setup Guide
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... instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not...
... instructions in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - Click the program that the AC adapter cable is no longer responding 4. Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not...