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... and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed...
... and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed...
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... surge protection to help prevent damage 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. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the...
... surge protection to help prevent damage 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. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the...
Dell Technology Guide
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...Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. For more information 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The ...
...Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. For more information 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The ...
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... the computer is designed to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION: Misuse of ...the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out 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 children. See "...
... the computer is designed to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Replace the battery only with extreme care. CAUTION: Misuse of ...the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out 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 children. See "...
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... Battery When you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning...
... Battery When you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning...
Dell Technology Guide
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... from overcharging. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you...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 start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may vary depending on your battery). However, do not operate your computer using battery power...
... from overcharging. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you...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 start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may vary depending on your battery). However, do not operate your computer using battery power...
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... DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. S T R I L E D - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or...
... DETECTED. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. S T R I L E D - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or...
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... battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. 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 . - THIS SYSTEM WILL...
... battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. 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 . - THIS SYSTEM WILL...
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...best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE ...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 COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER...
...best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE ...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 COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER...
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...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 ensure that the electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; For additional safety ..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the ...
...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 ensure that the electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; For additional safety ..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to determine if the monitor's power cable is defective. • Check the ...
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..., and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A program designed to be platform- Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only...memory. ambient light sensor - antivirus software - battery operating time - and operating system-independent. B battery life span - A power management specification that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A AC - A feature...
..., and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A program designed to be platform- Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to define a mechanism for video-related tasks. Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only...memory. ambient light sensor - antivirus software - battery operating time - and operating system-independent. B battery life span - A power management specification that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. A AC - A feature...
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... image. A modification to the PCMCIA standard. The organization that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as logical drives. power-on a display screen. NVRAM - P partition - PCMCIA - A physical storage area on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is...Memory Card International Association - A measure of time that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCI - nanosecond - Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. PCI Express - pixel - POST...
... image. A modification to the PCMCIA standard. The organization that boosts the data transfer rate between the processor and devices such as logical drives. power-on a display screen. NVRAM - P partition - PCMCIA - A physical storage area on a hard drive that stores data when the computer is...Memory Card International Association - A measure of time that you can contain multiple logical drives. PCI - nanosecond - Modems and network adapters are capable of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. PCI Express - pixel - POST...
Setup Guide
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...5 Before Setting 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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18... 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 39 Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems 43 Lockups and Software Problems 44 Using Support Tools 47...
...5 Before Setting 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 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 12 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 16 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18... 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell Dock 39 Solving Problems 40 Beep Codes 40 Network Problems 41 Power Problems 41 Memory Problems 43 Lockups and Software Problems 44 Using Support Tools 47...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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.
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. 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.
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security... cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 19 Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to a monitor or projector. 5 Network connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 4 VGA connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security... cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 19 Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
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The light indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the 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 the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the 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 -
Setup Guide
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...desktop. 2. To customize your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - Windows® 7 1. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and...open area of inactivity. • Power saver - Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to ...
...desktop. 2. To customize your Dell computer provides three default options: • Balanced/Dell Recommended - Windows® 7 1. Offers full performance when you need it and saves power during periods of the desktop. 2. Saves power on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and...open area of inactivity. • Power saver - Click Personalize, to open the Personalize appearance and sounds window and learn more about your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the power options in your operating system to ...
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... off or in hibernate state. • 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 not receiving power, or in and not damaged. Wired Connections If the... network connection is plugged in hibernate state. • Press the power button. The computer resumes normal operation if ...
... off or in hibernate state. • 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 not receiving power, or in and not damaged. Wired Connections If the... network connection is plugged in hibernate state. • Press the power button. The computer resumes normal operation if ...
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... 42 The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69.) If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate state. • If the display is...
... 42 The computer is in standby state or the display may not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact... Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69.) If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off or in hibernate state. • If the display is...
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... 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 for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A (maximum...
... 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 for use with your computer. See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current 1.5 A (maximum...