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... can use or configure 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 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
... can use or configure 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 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
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... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and ...modem connection instructions. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Compare joule ratings ...
... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and ...modem connection instructions. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Compare joule ratings ...
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...battery life of your computer performance). For more information on how you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your... laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer,...
...battery life of your computer performance). For more information on how you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your... laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer,...
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...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble,... that shipped with your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk... from the computer. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn... If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from...
...practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble,... that shipped with your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk... from the computer. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn... If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from...
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... or → Help and Support. You can change the settings for long periods of time. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the...the battery runs completely out of times the battery is at a critically low level. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or...
... or → Help and Support. You can change the settings for long periods of time. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the...the battery runs completely out of times the battery is at a critically low level. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or...
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.... NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. Charge time is useful, for an extended period of January...
.... NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. Charge time is useful, for an extended period of January...
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... THE SETUP UTILITY. S T R I L E D - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT...
... THE SETUP UTILITY. S T R I L E D - TI M E - P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT...
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... page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly,... BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING! THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC...
... page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly,... BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. WARNING! THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC...
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... E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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 TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW...BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I N U E . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer). YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT ...
... E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (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 TRIPPED*** THE UL TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW...BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I N U E . - Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer). YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT ...
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...off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. If you remove the card, store it is normal for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is ...the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before 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 cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting ...
...off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. If you remove the card, store it is normal for troubleshooting purposes. The Screen is ...the keyboard or move the mouse to resume normal operation. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before 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 cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting ...
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... SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that powers your particular computer. AGP - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface...operating system-independent. basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. Also referred to enable technologies such as an interface between the video ...
... SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- advanced configuration and power interface - A power management specification that powers your particular computer. AGP - accelerated graphics port - AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - An interface...operating system-independent. basic input/output system - A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. Also referred to enable technologies such as an interface between the video ...
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nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCI Express - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. programmed ... bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to 4 GB/sec. PCI - power-on a display screen. If the PCI Express chip set . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - POST - O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering...
nonvolatile random access memory - Each partition can set and the device are Plug and Play compliant. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCI Express - PCI Express can transfer data at the slower speed. programmed ... bus that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the devices attached to 4 GB/sec. PCI - power-on a display screen. If the PCI Express chip set . Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - POST - O optical drive - A removable I/O card adhering...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set...Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46...
Contents Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Set...Touch Pad Gestures 32 Multimedia Control Keys 34 Using the Optical Drive 36 Display Features 38 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Solving Problems 45 Beep Codes 45 Network Problems 46...
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WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. 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. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6
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Turns on page 28. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the power indicator light status, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28. A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the battery charge status. NOTE: The...information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 23 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is...
Turns on page 28. 2 Hard drive activity light - For more information on the power indicator light status, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on page 28. A blinking light indicates hard drive activity. Indicates the battery charge status. NOTE: The...information on the battery status light, see "Status Lights and Indicators" on when the computer reads or writes data. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Front View Features 1 23 1 Power indicator light - Indicates the power states. CAUTION: To avoid loss of data, never turn off the computer while the hard drive activity light is...
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Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 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. 2 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27
Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 3 VGA connector - Back View Features Using Your Inspiron Laptop 12 34 1 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. 2 USB 2.0 connector - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on your computer. 27
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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 off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
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 off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% 10%
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...electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer... resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Solving Problems Power Problems If the power button/indicator light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47
...electrical outlet. • If the AC adapter is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer... resumes normal operation if it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). Solving Problems Power Problems If the power button/indicator light is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 75). 47
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... (with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output power 3.34 A (65 W continuous) 4.62 A (90 W continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70...°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width 30.5 mm to 33.8 mm (1.20 inches to less than battery) 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) 84 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
... (with your computer. Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.7 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output power 3.34 A (65 W continuous) 4.62 A (90 W continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC AC Adapter Temperature range Operating Storage 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70...°C (-40° to 158°F) Physical Height Width 30.5 mm to 33.8 mm (1.20 inches to less than battery) 2.4 kg (5.3 lb) 84 Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.