Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed -in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a low-airflow environment, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use your computer in a wet environment, for extended periods ...Do not allow your portable computer to service the computer yourself unless you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to the AC adapter. General • Do not attempt to operate with papers or other items that...
... a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed -in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a low-airflow environment, such as a desk top or on the floor, when you use your computer in a wet environment, for extended periods ...Do not allow your portable computer to service the computer yourself unless you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to the AC adapter. General • Do not attempt to operate with papers or other items that...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the electrical outlet. These power cables may become very warm during an electrical storm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may be ...If you open the memory module cover or Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth grounding connection.
... the electrical outlet. These power cables may become very warm during an electrical storm. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may be ...If you open the memory module cover or Mini PCI card/modem cover on . 12 CAUTION: Safety Ins tr uctions Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use the appropriate type, 2-prong or 3-prong, to provide an earth grounding connection.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...ºC (140ºF). Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from children. • Do not store or leave your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of...
...ºC (140ºF). Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from children. • Do not store or leave your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... your computer or subject it could slide around. If you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board.
... your computer or subject it could slide around. If you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to the system board.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending...
... create airflow through the vents, which prevents the computer from overheating. Do not store your computer in the air vents. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The fan runs constantly, and fan speed may vary depending...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see page 80. USB ...access the help file. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You...
...computer. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. A To ur of Yo ur Comput e r 27 NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. For more information, see page 80. USB ...access the help file. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the DC power required by the computer. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see "Using the Display" in a ventilated area, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. You...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Disconnect the computer ... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet. To access the help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to continue...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me How help file, see page 80. Disconnect the computer ... to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet. To access the help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is on resolving problems with the computer turned off or connected to continue...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. After a long storage period, recharge the battery...
... latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. If the computer does not turn on the computer. After a long storage period, recharge the battery...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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Connect the computer to charge. Contact Dell (see page 80. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off the computer (see page 100). If the computer power light turns on and running at high system activity levels for ...the battery may be significantly reduced under certain conditions. If the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not charging S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I E S -
Connect the computer to charge. Contact Dell (see page 80. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Turn off the computer (see page 100). If the computer power light turns on and running at high system activity levels for ...the battery may be significantly reduced under certain conditions. If the battery is working by testing it with another device, such as a lamp. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is not charging S H U T D O W N T H E C O M P U T E R - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I E S -
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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Contact Dell (see page 126). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you ... trying to exit standby mode. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to open . If you are using a program that you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is off . So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 NOTE: If you want to an electrical...
Contact Dell (see page 126). Remove and then reinstall the program. 1 Click the Start button. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Add or Remove Programs. 4 Select the program you ... trying to exit standby mode. Try pressing any key or move the cursor to open . If you are using a program that you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is off . So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 NOTE: If you want to an electrical...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the display. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - See the Tell Me How help .... NOTE: If the computer is disabled. NOTE: If you must enable the television through the Windows display settings (see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E -
... THE COMPUTER DIRECTLY TO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET - Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to the display. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - See the Tell Me How help .... NOTE: If the computer is disabled. NOTE: If you must enable the television through the Windows display settings (see page 80. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I N T E R F E R E N C E -
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical... page 126). CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is safe to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
... e-mail service, call Dell for at least 24 hours in a safe place to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical... page 126). CAUTION: To help prevent electrical shock, verify that the computer is safe to remove the power cables from the computer. 3 Ground yourself by Dell. See "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer ... like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Drivers What Is a Driver? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any PC Cards you removed. 15 Replace the battery. 16 Turn on the computer ... like a translator between the device and the programs that only its driver recognizes. 88 So l vi n g Pro b l em s Drivers What Is a Driver? www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your warranty coverage. If You Drop or Damage Your Computer...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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....dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the cover. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter...
....dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. As the computer boots, it . 5 Replace the cover. b Slide the module firmly into the slot at a 45-degree angle, and rotate the module down until it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the previous boot order is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop. Performance is running on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. Performance is reduced when the computer is reduced when system temperature exceeds established thermal parameters. See the documentation ... set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can provide.
... the previous boot order is restored. The next time you see the Windows desktop. Performance is running on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. Performance is reduced when the computer is reduced when system temperature exceeds established thermal parameters. See the documentation ... set a one-time-only boot sequence without entering the system setup program. (You can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can provide.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... levels, or when the battery surface temperature exceeds 60°C. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is not charging, try running on power management, see page 80. Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. Depending on...
... levels, or when the battery surface temperature exceeds 60°C. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is not charging, try running on power management, see page 80. Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. Depending on...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of time. Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on . do not place... your computer in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a closed briefcase, while the computer is present). Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not store...
... or optional (PC Card) modem, disconnect the modem cable if an electrical storm is approaching to charge the battery. Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of time. Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on . do not place... your computer in a ventilated area, such as a desk top or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a closed briefcase, while the computer is present). Restricting airflow can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Do not store...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may become very warm during normal ...alike, make sure you insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards may become very warm during normal ...alike, make sure you insert the telephone cable into properly grounded power sources. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during an electrical storm unless all cables have been disconnected ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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.... Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of a spent or damaged battery promptly. Some power strips may allow you handle it ... only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with extreme care. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. CAU TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power...
.... Discard a used battery according to the manufacturer's instructions or contact your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of a spent or damaged battery promptly. Some power strips may allow you handle it ... only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with extreme care. Handle a damaged or leaking battery pack with this computer. CAU TION: Safe ty Instr u c tions 13 CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • Be sure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power...