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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 the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18... Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up the Operating System 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Set Up Wireless Display (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18... Using the Optical Drive 40 Display Features 42 Removing and Replacing the Top Cover (Optional 44 Removing and Replacing the Battery 48 Software Features 50 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 51...
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 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. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide.
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NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector -
NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer to a monitor or projector. 3 Security cable slot - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Connects your computer. 4 AC adapter connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 25 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Network connector - Connects to a network or a broadband device if you are using a wired network. 2 VGA connector -
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... 12. 27 For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity... light is enabled. Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
... 12. 27 For more information on the battery status light, see "Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional)" on when wireless is powered using the AC adapter. 4 Wireless status light - CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer when the hard drive activity... light is enabled. Indicates the power states. A solid white light indicates that wireless is on when the computer reads or writes data. A solid white light indicates hard drive activity. Turns on . 3 Battery status light - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power indicator light -
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Status Lights and Indicators Battery Status Light AC adapter Battery Indicator light status solid white off solid amber off Computer state(s) on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby/off/ hibernate on/standby on/standby/off/ hibernate Battery charge status charging fully charged low battery (
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...; If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is loose or damaged. Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, 55 The...
...; If the AC adapter cable is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is loose or damaged. Power Problems If the power light is off , in hibernate mode, or is not receiving power. • Press the power button. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, 55 The...
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... 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 80). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is working by interrupting or... blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. •...
... 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 80). If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is working by interrupting or... blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. •...
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... 158°F) 89 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40...° to 70°C (-40° to 1.34 inches) 418.4 mm (16.47 inches) 286.80 mm (11.29 inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
... 158°F) 89 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A/1.6 A/1.7 A/ 2.3 A/2.5 A Specifications AC Adapter Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W/90 W/130 W Output current: 65 W 3.34 A 90 W 4.62 A 130 W 6.7 A Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Temperature range: Operating Storage 0° to 40...° to 70°C (-40° to 1.34 inches) 418.4 mm (16.47 inches) 286.80 mm (11.29 inches) 3.28 kg (7.23 lb) AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.