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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...set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may take a short time to sleep: .... 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
...set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may take a short time to sleep: .... 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use ... a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use ... a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
Dell Technology Guide
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...protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. See the UPS ...Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer ...
...protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a UPS. See the UPS ...Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer performance). The life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions... depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media...
... outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer performance). The life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions... depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media...
Dell Technology Guide
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... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. The battery is connected to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned...
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on disposing batteries. The battery is connected to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned...
Dell Technology Guide
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... its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the charge capacity...
... its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the charge capacity...
Dell Technology Guide
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... when possible; Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop...
... when possible; Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop...
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Disconnect the computer from being in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Charge time is too...
... computer and the battery to cool to continue charging the battery. Disconnect the computer from being in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Charge time is too...
Dell Technology Guide
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... or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR... Program" on page 337). S T R I T Y. - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station...
... or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR... Program" on page 337). S T R I T Y. - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station...
Dell Technology Guide
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... TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY...
... TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY...
Setup Guide
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... Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device...read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
... Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 HDMI connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device...read. 6 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot -
Setup Guide
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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 - Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting. 23 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 - Indicates the following states when the computer is powered using either the AC adapter or the battery. Built-in microphone for conferencing and chatting. 23 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 3 Battery indicator light -
Setup Guide
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Solving Problems If the power indicator light is solid amber - The computer 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 touch pad,... or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you ...
Solving Problems If the power indicator light is solid amber - The computer 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 touch pad,... or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you ...
Setup Guide
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... Height Width Diagonal 17.3-inch HD WLED with TrueLife 214.81 mm (8.46 inches) 381.88 mm (15.03 inches) 439.42 mm (17.3 inches) Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) Height 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) Width 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb...) Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) Height 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) Width 314.45 mm (12.38 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 ...
... Height Width Diagonal 17.3-inch HD WLED with TrueLife 214.81 mm (8.46 inches) 381.88 mm (15.03 inches) 439.42 mm (17.3 inches) Battery 6-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) Height 22.3 mm (0.88 inches) Width 274.5 mm (10.8 inches) Weight 0.35 kg (0.77 lb...) Battery 9-cell "smart" lithium ion Depth 53.1 mm (2.09 inches) Height 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) Width 314.45 mm (12.38 inches) Weight 0.52 kg (1.15 ...
Comprehensive Specifications
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..." lithium ion Depth 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 (...) 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) 314.45 mm (12.38 inches) 0.52 kg (1.15 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 100-240 ...
..." lithium ion Depth 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 (...) 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) 314.45 mm (12.38 inches) 0.52 kg (1.15 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 100-240 ...