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...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) For more information on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged...
...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) For more information on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged...
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... battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from children. Keep the battery away from the wall connector...
... battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from children. Keep the battery away from the wall connector...
Dell Technology Guide
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... will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If you are using Microsoft Windows Power...
... will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If you are using Microsoft Windows Power...
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... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) However, do not operate your computer while the battery is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery is useful, for example on airplanes,...an electrical outlet. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery ...
... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) However, do not operate your computer while the battery is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery is useful, for example on airplanes,...an electrical outlet. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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 I L E D - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER...
... system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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 I L E D - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER...
Dell Technology Guide
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... board may be defective. 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1...
... board may be defective. 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 . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1...
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... 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If...
... 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 . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If...
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...computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. alternating current - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video ...the operating system. A dedicated graphics port that helps to control display brightness. ASF - alert standards format - basic input/output system - A AC - A feature that allows system memory to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. battery operating time - ACPI -...
...computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. alternating current - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video ...the operating system. A dedicated graphics port that helps to control display brightness. ASF - alert standards format - basic input/output system - A AC - A feature that allows system memory to put a computer in this Glossary are provided for video-related tasks. battery operating time - ACPI -...
Setup Guide
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...Your Inspiron Laptop 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ... Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
...Your Inspiron Laptop 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop ... Multimedia Control Keys 28 Using the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power ...
Setup Guide
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... to the computer and then plug it into 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. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to ...a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide.
... to the computer and then plug it into 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. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to ...a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to your computer. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide.
Setup Guide
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...cable to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to the computer. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connect to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with a ...used with the security cable slot on your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
...cable to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to the computer. Connects to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to the AC adapter to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Connect to a network or a broadband device if you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with a ...used with the security cable slot on your computer to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector -
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Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting. 23 Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 Battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level solid white on/off/standby/hibernate 98% Battery solid amber off on/standby 10% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using an AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone -
Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting. 23 Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 Battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Battery charge level solid white on/off/standby/hibernate 98% Battery solid amber off on/standby 10% NOTE: The battery is charging when the computer is powered using an AC adapter. 4 Analog microphone -
Setup Guide
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...safety instructions that shipped with your battery. To learn more about the customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. The Battery Meter window appears. 3. Turn off the computer ...Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Click Show Settings. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the ... Life pop-up appears. 2. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. Press to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion....
...safety instructions that shipped with your battery. To learn more about the customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. The Battery Meter window appears. 3. Turn off the computer ...Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Click Show Settings. WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the ... Life pop-up appears. 2. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. Press to the unlock position. 3. Slide the battery out of fire or explosion....
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... contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). 43 Solving Problems • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable ... finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is either in standby or hibernate mode, or not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is...
... contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 68). 43 Solving Problems • Ensure that the electrical outlet is not responding - If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable ... finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on properly. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is either in standby or hibernate mode, or not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is...
Setup Guide
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... devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 44 If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page... interrupting or blocking other signals. If the battery indicator light is in standby mode and the battery charge is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the...
... devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 44 If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page... interrupting or blocking other signals. If the battery indicator light is in standby mode and the battery charge is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the keyboard, move the connected mouse or a finger on the...
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... (16.53 inches) 276.0 mm (10.86 inches) configurable to less than 3.3 kg (7.27 lb) 75 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
... (16.53 inches) 276.0 mm (10.86 inches) configurable to less than 3.3 kg (7.27 lb) 75 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
Setup Guide
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Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 23 specifications 75 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 18 B backup and recovery 39 backups creating 39 battery 6-cell 74 9-cell 74 coin-cell 74 light status 23 C camera 33 video resolution 73 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 dimensions 75 setting up 5 79 INSPIRON
Index A AC adapter connecting 6 light status 23 specifications 75 airflow computer safety 5 audio connecting 18 B backup and recovery 39 backups creating 39 battery 6-cell 74 9-cell 74 coin-cell 74 light status 23 C camera 33 video resolution 73 CDs, playing and creating 36 chipset 72 computer capabilities 36 dimensions 75 setting up 5 79 INSPIRON
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Index connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 68 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 80 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail address for technical support 63 energy conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 63 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 18 help getting assistance and support 61
Index connecting AC adapter 6 network cable 7 to the Internet 14 conserving energy 37 Contacting Dell online 68 customizing your desktop 36 your energy settings 37 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 38 Dell Diagnostics 51 Dell Factory Image Restore 57 display size 74 types 74 80 drivers and downloads 71 DVDs, playing and creating 36 E e-mail address for technical support 63 energy conserving 37 F FTP login, anonymous 63 H HDMI 73 connecting 21 headphones, connecting 18 help getting assistance and support 61
Comprehensive Specifications
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... Height Width Weight 9-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 53.12 mm (2.09 inches) 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) 0.35 kg...
... Height Width Weight 9-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 53.12 mm (2.09 inches) 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) 0.35 kg...
Comprehensive Specifications
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AC Adapter (continued) Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 19.5 ± 1 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-...
AC Adapter (continued) Rated output voltage Temperature range Operating Storage 19.5 ± 1 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-...