Dell Technology Guide
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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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...your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE ...your computer is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ...
...your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE ...your computer is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ...
Dell Technology Guide
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Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying ... exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying ... exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the ...
.... Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager...
... the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of batteries with extreme care. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use a battery from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge...
... Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of batteries with extreme care. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not use a battery from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. To check the amount of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the power remaining on . If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If...
... Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. To check the amount of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the power remaining on . If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If...
Dell Technology Guide
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... electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option...
... electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option...
Dell Technology Guide
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... prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is fully charged. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. This is longer with...
... prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer while the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is fully charged. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. This is longer with...
Dell Technology Guide
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...NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED... page 281). 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 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...
...NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to the computer or docking station. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED... page 281). 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 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting...
... SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. See "System Setup" on page 337). IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting...
Setup Guide
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... cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to an AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 19 Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices...
... cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to an AC adapter to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 19 Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Attaches a commercially available security cable to USB devices...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light - 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 The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light - 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 The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery.
Setup Guide
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...a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to power the computer and charge the battery. 42 The computer is in hibernate state. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and ...Check the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is either turned off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding - If the power light is solid amber and the computer...
...a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to power the computer and charge the battery. 42 The computer is in hibernate state. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and ...Check the AC adapter cable connections. The computer is either turned off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is solid white and the computer is not responding - If the power light is solid amber and the computer...
Setup Guide
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Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A (maximum) Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 90 W Basic Specifications Battery Type and dimensions: 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) Height 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) Width 221.0 mm (8.70 inches)... Height 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) Width 205.1 mm (8.07 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC 74 Battery Charge time (approximate): Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified...
Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A (maximum) Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 90 W Basic Specifications Battery Type and dimensions: 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 76.7 mm (3.02 inches) Height 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) Width 221.0 mm (8.70 inches)... Height 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) Width 205.1 mm (8.07 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) Voltage 11.1 VDC 74 Battery Charge time (approximate): Operating time Coin-cell battery 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) varies depending on operating conditions CR-2032 AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified...
Comprehensive Specifications
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..." lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate) Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 76.7... 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) 205.1 mm (8.07 inches) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) 11.1 VDC 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35° C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 100...
..." lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate) Life span (approximate) Temperature range Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 76.7... 20.0 mm (0.78 inches) 205.1 mm (8.07 inches) 0.35 kg (0.77 lb) 11.1 VDC 4 hours (when the computer is turned off) 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35° C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65° C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 100...