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... use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
... use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
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... equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes...
... equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes...
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...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 how often the battery is fully charged. ..., media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . For more information on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check...
...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 how often the battery is fully charged. ..., media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . For more information on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check...
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...;F). Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery ... waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the...
...;F). Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery ... waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the...
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Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical ...outlet when possible; If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery...
Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. battery life is largely determined by the number of times the battery is approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical ...outlet when possible; If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery...
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...the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge... on the taskbar. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in Dell ControlPoint. Click the icon to 100 percent in checked baggage. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the US...
...the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge... on the taskbar. Charge time is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in Dell ControlPoint. Click the icon to 100 percent in checked baggage. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the US...
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... the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory...
... the CMOS battery. O F - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY... setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory...
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... BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
... BE IDENTIFIED. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
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...by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (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 ... OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E ...
...by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (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 ... OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E ...
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... • 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 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 electrical outlet ...
... • 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 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 electrical outlet ...
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... B battery life span - A AC - A power management specification that powers your particular computer. AGP - AHCI - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness....circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - ... hardware and software alerts to be depleted and recharged. advanced configuration and power interface - ASF - and operating system-independent. The length of the ...
... B battery life span - A AC - A power management specification that powers your particular computer. AGP - AHCI - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to control display brightness....circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ACPI - accelerated graphics port - Advanced Host Controller Interface - ALS - ... hardware and software alerts to be depleted and recharged. advanced configuration and power interface - ASF - and operating system-independent. The length of the ...
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... drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Modems and network adapters are capable of the data path. PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. If the PCI Express chip set . Plug-and-Play - The ability of optical drives include CD drives... and devices such as logical drives. pixel - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. POST - power-on a display screen.
... drive that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. Modems and network adapters are capable of the data path. PCI is turned off or loses its external power source. If the PCI Express chip set . Plug-and-Play - The ability of optical drives include CD drives... and devices such as logical drives. pixel - Pixels are Plug and Play compliant. A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. POST - power-on a display screen.
Setup Guide
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... 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 18 Right View Features 18...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 Problems 43 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and ...
... 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 18 Right View Features 18...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 Problems 43 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and ...
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... Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. 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 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...
... Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E, PA-3E, and PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. 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 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...
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...Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter... 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 - ...
...Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 21 Connect to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects your computer to a TV for both 5.1 audio and video signals. NOTE: When used with the security cable slot on your computer. 2 AC adapter... 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 - ...
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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 - 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 -
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... Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). The Battery Meter window appears. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the ... customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. This feature is enabled by default and is Dell Extended Battery Life?. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life ...
... Extended Battery Life pop-up appears. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). The Battery Meter window appears. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Slide the ... customization options for Dell Extended Battery Life: 1. Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Before you disconnect the AC power. This feature is enabled by default and is Dell Extended Battery Life?. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Extended Battery Life The Dell Extended Battery Life ...
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...your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the customizing options available in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer by maximizing...Personalize, to open area of inactivity. • Power saver - Right-click an open the Change the visuals and sounds on your activity and by adapting processor speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper... Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to your Dell computer provides the following options: Windows Vista •...
...your customization options. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Customizing the Desktop You can use the customizing options available in your operating system to configure the power settings on your computer by maximizing...Personalize, to open area of inactivity. • Power saver - Right-click an open the Change the visuals and sounds on your activity and by adapting processor speed to change the appearance, resolution, wallpaper... Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to your Dell computer provides the following options: Windows Vista •...
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...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 page 68). 43 If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is working ... the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems • Ensure that the power strip is turned on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on properly. Power Problems If the power or battery indicator light is on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to...
...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 page 68). 43 If the power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is working ... the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems • Ensure that the power strip is turned on. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the computer turns on properly. Power Problems If the power or battery indicator light is on. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to...
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...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 page ... 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 - The computer is breathing white - Some possible causes of interference are: •...
...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 page ... 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 - The computer is breathing white - Some possible causes of interference are: •...