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... Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 26 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 26...
... Up a Printer 22 Printer Cable 22 Connecting a USB Printer 22 Power Protection Devices 23 Surge Protectors 23 Line Conditioners 24 Uninterruptible Power Supplies 24 3 Using a Battery Battery Performance 25 Checking the Battery Charge 26 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 26 Microsoft Windows Power Meter 26...
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Charging the Battery 27 Removing a Battery 27 Installing a Battery 28 Storing a Battery 28 4 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 29 Copying CDs and DVDs 29 How to Copy a CD or DVD 29 Using ... Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 36 Power Management...
Charging the Battery 27 Removing a Battery 27 Installing a Battery 28 Storing a Battery 28 4 Using CD, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Using CDs and DVDs 29 Copying CDs and DVDs 29 How to Copy a CD or DVD 29 Using ... Video Connection 32 Enabling the Display Settings for a TV 34 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Battery 36 CD or DVD Tray 36 Display Functions 36 Radios (Including Wireless Networking and an Internal Card With Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 36 Power Management...
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... light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. Press the power button to turn on the computer...
... light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is almost fully charged. www.dell.com | support.dell.com P O W E R B U T T O N - DEVICE STATUS LIGHTS Turns on when you turn off ). • Flashing orange: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is flashing. Press the power button to turn on the computer...
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For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 88. B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical... computer from the battery bay. D R I V E L O C K I C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - F A N - O P T I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery hard drive fan fan...
For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 88. B A T T E R Y - Covers the compartment that contains the memory modules. M E M O R Y M O D U L E C O V E R - For more information, see "Optical... computer from the battery bay. D R I V E L O C K I C A R D / M O D E M C O V E R - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. B A Y L A T C H R E L E A S E - F A N - O P T I V E - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Bottom View subwoofer optical-drive locking screw battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery hard drive fan fan...
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... do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power ...dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. The battery charges...
... do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that provides surge protection. A UPS protects against power ...dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. The battery charges...
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...with your computer. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that shipped with your computer, see page 9. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or... environmental agency for your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Use a battery to run the computer when ...
...with your computer. The lithium-ion battery is recommended that shipped with your computer, see page 9. For more information, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. NOTE: It is designed to a CD or DVD. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or... environmental agency for your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the battery bay. Use a battery to run the computer when ...
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... file. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the...
... file. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the Dell Inspiron Help file. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on the taskbar. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the...
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... work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes...
... work immediately after a low-battery warning. Then connect the computer to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. You can leave the battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. The battery is connected to start charging if the light flashes...
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After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks.
After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery www.dell.com | support.dell.com battery charge gauge battery-bay latch release battery Installing a Battery 1 Slide the battery lengthwise into the bay at a 45-degree angle. 2 Press the other side down until the latch release clicks.
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... light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on . If the battery temperature is on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to charge. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center...
... light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is too hot to verify that the computer turns on . If the battery temperature is on . Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to charge. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center...
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... the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to the display. 64 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access help, see page 10. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A ... has a light, ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer....
... the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer. Video and Display Problems CAUTION: Before you are using a battery to the display. 64 Solving Problems C H E C K T H E A C A D A P T E R - To access help, see page 10. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A ... has a light, ensure that you are using the AC adapter, and turn on . If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer....
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See "Power Problems" on battery life. 94 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (continued) Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time 6.81 W brightness can...
See "Power Problems" on battery life. 94 Appendix www.dell.com | support.dell.com Display (continued) Power consumption (panel with backlight) (typical): Controls Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time 6.81 W brightness can...
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... Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): With optical drive 500 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264...
... Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): With optical drive 500 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) 90-264...
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See speakers B battery charge gauge, 20, 26 charging, 27 checking the charge, 26 description, 20 installing, 28 low-battery warning, 27 performance, 25 power meter, 26 removing, 27 storing, 28 blanks PC Cards, 39 removing, 41 Bluetooth wireless technology device status light...CDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics Dell, 47 digital-video interface. Index A audio connectors description, 17 audio device connecting, 31 audio. See...
See speakers B battery charge gauge, 20, 26 charging, 27 checking the charge, 26 description, 20 installing, 28 low-battery warning, 27 performance, 25 power meter, 26 removing, 27 storing, 28 blanks PC Cards, 39 removing, 41 Bluetooth wireless technology device status light...CDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 copying DVDs helpful tips, 30 how to, 29 D Dell contacting, 99, 117 support policy, 98 support site, 10 Dell Diagnostics, 47 device status lights description, 12 diagnostics Dell, 47 digital-video interface. Index A audio connectors description, 17 audio device connecting, 31 audio. See...