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... 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...
... 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 ...
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 ...
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If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. 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 on steadily or blinks to turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start ..., and blinks when the computer is flashing. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. 12 A Tour of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power...
If the computer is connected to enter or exit a power management mode. 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 on steadily or blinks to turn off your computer, shut down your computer through the Start ..., and blinks when the computer is flashing. If the computer is running on a battery, the light operates as follows: • Solid green: The battery is charging. • Flashing green: The battery is critically low. 12 A Tour of data, never turn on when the computer reads or writes data. Press the power...
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... prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 73. When a battery is provided by the speakers. 20 A Tour of... Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y - D R I V E L O C K I V E - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. 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 memory module cover Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - Releases the...
... prevents the computer from the battery bay. For more information, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on page 73. When a battery is provided by the speakers. 20 A Tour of... Stores software and data. B A T T E R Y - D R I V E L O C K I V E - H A R D D R I N G S C R E W - Secures the optical drive in the optical drive bay. 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 memory module cover Mini PCI card/modem cover B A T T E R Y C H A R G E G A U G E - Releases the...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure ... a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Uninterruptible Power Supplies NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure ... a UPS. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. A UPS protects against power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). 24 Setting Up Your Computer UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that...
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... battery installed at all times. Replace the battery only with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to alert you when the battery charge is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R...see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the procedures in this chapter, follow the safety instructions in the battery bay. For more...
... battery installed at all times. Replace the battery only with your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to alert you when the battery charge is significantly reduced when you connect your computer. For optimal computer performance and to , the following: • Using DVD+RW/DVD+R...see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you perform operations including, but not limited to help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the procedures in this chapter, follow the safety instructions in the battery bay. For more...
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...personal injury or equipment damage. Keep the battery away from children. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is discharging, idle, or charging. Charge Gauge Press the status button on . To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates ... in your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 26 Using a Battery The following icons appear in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its...
...personal injury or equipment damage. Keep the battery away from children. Dell QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is discharging, idle, or charging. Charge Gauge Press the status button on . To access the help file, see the Dell Inspiron Help file. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates ... in your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with extreme care. If no lights appear, the battery has no charge. 26 Using a Battery The following icons appear in the Dell Inspiron Help file. For example, if the battery has 80 percent of its...
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... for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from the bay. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks... outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect the computer to room temperature. When you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to a docking device (docked), undock...
... for instructions. 3 Slide and hold the battery-bay latch release on . If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery is hot from the bay. The battery is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks... outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Then connect the computer to room temperature. When you like. Charging the Battery NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in the Dell Inspiron Help file. A pop-up window warns you connect the computer to a docking device (docked), undock...
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Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. 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.
Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. 28 Using a Battery A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for an extended period of time. 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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... electrical outlet is low or depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Connect the computer to charge. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then...
... electrical outlet is low or depleted. Check the AC adapter cable connections. C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I E S - See the Dell Inspiron Help file or search for the keyword standby in the Help and Support Center. Connect the computer to charge. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I G H T - www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H A R G E T H E B A T T E R Y - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Shut down the computer, disconnect the computer from the electrical outlet, and then...
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... a light, ensure that the light is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - To access help, see page 10. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect...
... a light, ensure that the light is recommended that requires a higher resolution than your computer. A D J U S T T H E P O W E R P R O P E R T I M A G E - If your computer, the battery charge may be depleted. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - To access help, see page 10. www.dell.com | support.dell.com TO VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect...
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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 be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87...
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 be controlled through keyboard shortcuts 87...
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... 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 VAC 1.7 A 47-63...
... 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 VAC 1.7 A 47-63...
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...Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, 66 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 Index 119 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..., 70 connecting audio device, 31 TV, 31 copying 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...
...Information Guide, 9 Setup Diagram, 9 Dolby headphones, setting up, 34 drivers about, 66 identifying, 66 reinstalling, 66 Index 119 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..., 70 connecting audio device, 31 TV, 31 copying 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...