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...Optical Disk Drives (ODD), CD-ROM, CDR/W, DVD, etc., which may contain flammable substances. • Ensure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is operating on . • Do not store your computer in a wet environment, for any reason. The surface temperature...present). Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on exposed skin for work, place it can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. Wash hands after their continuous operation. • This device may become...
...Optical Disk Drives (ODD), CD-ROM, CDR/W, DVD, etc., which may contain flammable substances. • Ensure that nothing rests on your AC adapter's power cable and that the cable is operating on . • Do not store your computer in a wet environment, for any reason. The surface temperature...present). Allowing sustained contact with the base resting directly on exposed skin for work, place it can cause fire or electric shock by Dell. These ODDs contain no user adjustments or serviceable or replaceable parts. Wash hands after their continuous operation. • This device may become...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with papers or other power cable may damage the device or AC adapter or may cause a fire or explosion. Use care when... handling the adapter during normal operation of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for any vents...
... after operation. • Norway and Sweden: Connect the power cable to a grounded electrical outlet only. • Japan Only: Use only the Dell-provided AC power cable with papers or other power cable may damage the device or AC adapter or may cause a fire or explosion. Use care when... handling the adapter during normal operation of the extension cable. • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for any vents...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... device, such as a parallel printer. S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - including a powered USB. NOTE: When your computer is docked, use the video connector on using the network adapter, see the documentation that came with your computer. Media Base Setup Guide 9 NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable...network. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 1 USB connector 4 parallel connector 7 Powered USB connector 2 network connector 3 serial connector 5 digital video connector (DVI) 6 VGA video connector 8 AC adapter connector 9 security slot Connector Description N E T W O R K C O N N...
... device, such as a parallel printer. S E R I D E O C O N N E C T O R - including a powered USB. NOTE: When your computer is docked, use the video connector on using the network adapter, see the documentation that came with your computer. Media Base Setup Guide 9 NOTICE: Do not plug a telephone cable...network. Back View 12 3 4 5 6 7 89 1 USB connector 4 parallel connector 7 Powered USB connector 2 network connector 3 serial connector 5 digital video connector (DVI) 6 VGA video connector 8 AC adapter connector 9 security slot Connector Description N E T W O R K C O N N...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... available antitheft device to the media base. Connector Description H E A D P H O N E / S P E A K E R C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with the device. Incorrect insertion of the power strip. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you plug the AC adapter power cable into the mating ground contact of the power connector could result in permanent damage to avoid damaging the cable. For more information, see...
... available antitheft device to the media base. Connector Description H E A D P H O N E / S P E A K E R C O N N E C T O R - You can connect the AC adapter with the device. Incorrect insertion of the power strip. S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Lets you plug the AC adapter power cable into the mating ground contact of the power connector could result in permanent damage to avoid damaging the cable. For more information, see...
Media Base Setup Guide
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... process. NOTICE: When you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from earlier models of Dell computers-you follow the angle of the connector on the computer. b Turn on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to avoid damaging the cable....electrical outlets worldwide. c Verify that the computer is not connected to the power strip or electrical outlet may damage the media base or the computer. Setting Up Your Media Base CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the media base. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the...
... process. NOTICE: When you disconnect the Dell AC adapter cable from earlier models of Dell computers-you follow the angle of the connector on the computer. b Turn on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. 1 Connect the AC adapter to the AC adapter connector and to avoid damaging the cable....electrical outlets worldwide. c Verify that the computer is not connected to the power strip or electrical outlet may damage the media base or the computer. Setting Up Your Media Base CAUTION: The AC adapter works with the media base. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the...
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... docking the computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter. NOTE: Your computer should be turned off only when you are docking your computer...
... docking the computer for the first time, the computer battery or the computer AC adapter connection can power the media base if the media base is seated. 3 Turn on page 12, complete them before proceeding to an AC adapter. NOTE: Your computer should be turned off only when you are docking your computer...
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...drive in the module bay) 0.61 kg (1.35 lb) AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current (maximum) 3.34 A (65-W AC adapter) 4.62 A (90-W AC adapter) Output power 65 W 90W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions and weight... (65-W AC adapter): Height 28.3 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.8 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5....
...drive in the module bay) 0.61 kg (1.35 lb) AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 1.5 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output current (maximum) 3.34 A (65-W AC adapter) 4.62 A (90-W AC adapter) Output power 65 W 90W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions and weight... (65-W AC adapter): Height 28.3 mm (1.11 inches) Width 57.8 mm (2.28 inches) Depth 137.2 mm (5....
User's Guide
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... adapter. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which prevents the computer from overheating. Supports one PC Card, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running . The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell ... such as a closed briefcase, while it to turn off or on page 53). Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a modem or network adapter, or a 34-mm ExpressCard in your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown...
... adapter. If the computer stops responding, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off completely (which prevents the computer from overheating. Supports one PC Card, such as a closed briefcase, while it is running . The computer uses an internal fan to create airflow through Dell ... such as a closed briefcase, while it to turn off or on page 53). Do not store your Dell computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a modem or network adapter, or a 34-mm ExpressCard in your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown...
User's Guide
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... the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Back View 12 3 4 5 67 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 powered USB connector 3 USB connectors 6 IEEE 1394 Connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging ...
... the device user's guide supplied with your computer. Back View 12 3 4 5 67 1 network connector (RJ-45) 4 video connector 7 AC adapter connector 2 modem connector (RJ-11) 5 powered USB connector 3 USB connectors 6 IEEE 1394 Connector NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) NOTICE: The network connector is slightly larger than the modem connector. To avoid damaging ...
User's Guide
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...floppy drive cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. I E E E 1 3 9 4 CO N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. For information on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, ...gently to avoid damaging the cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as some digital video cameras. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC...
...floppy drive cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. I E E E 1 3 9 4 CO N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. For information on the AC adapter to avoid damaging the cable. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, ...gently to avoid damaging the cable. USB CONNECTORS Connect a USB device, such as some digital video cameras. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer. POWERED USB CONNECTOR Connect a USB device, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer. AC...
User's Guide
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.... Do not store your computer in the air vents. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: The D430 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. Restricting the airflow can...low-airflow environment, such as your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your primary docking device. If the use of the D-Family D/Port ...
.... Do not store your computer in the air vents. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: The D430 has been optimally designed to be effectively utilized except for docking. Restricting the airflow can...low-airflow environment, such as your computer turned either on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your primary docking device. If the use of the D-Family D/Port ...
User's Guide
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... may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. NOTE: It is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information ...maximum performance mode. Using a Battery 29 One battery is designed to work with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to configure power management settings. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to...
... may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. NOTE: It is low (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 33 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information ...maximum performance mode. Using a Battery 29 One battery is designed to work with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which you can use to configure power management settings. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to...
User's Guide
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... the Windows Vista Start button click Power Options. , click Control Panel → System and Maintenance and then Charging the Battery When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the ... the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to work with the computer turned...
... the Windows Vista Start button click Power Options. , click Control Panel → System and Maintenance and then Charging the Battery When you like. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the ... the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off , the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to work with the computer turned...
User's Guide
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...: Restart your wireless equipment in the vicinity through the Start or menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your wireless router. After 2 minutes, proceed...
...: Restart your wireless equipment in the vicinity through the Start or menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that shipped with your wireless router. After 2 minutes, proceed...
User's Guide
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...→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. Then restart your computer. Other software problems CHECK.... 5 Click End Task. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 83 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M PU TE R O F...
...→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. Then restart your computer. Other software problems CHECK.... 5 Click End Task. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 83 The computer does not start up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M PU TE R O F...
User's Guide
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... status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is lit or blinking, the computer has power. C H E C K Y O U R N E TW O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E C A R D - Ensure that no network communication exists. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...and the conditions under which it is used, you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 128).
... status light flashes orange or is a steady orange the battery charge is lit or blinking, the computer has power. C H E C K Y O U R N E TW O R K S E T T I G H T S O N T H E N E T W O R K C O N N E C T O R - C H E C K T H E C A R D - Ensure that no network communication exists. Contact Dell (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 128. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section,...and the conditions under which it is used, you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on page 128).
User's Guide
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... is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will cause you should always use a 65-W or 90-W AC adapter. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is docked to the Dell D/Dock. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the AC...
... is below 0° C (32° F), the computer will cause you should always use a 65-W or 90-W AC adapter. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is docked to the Dell D/Dock. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the AC...
User's Guide
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... T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 71). Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . If the display is recommended that the computer turns... A P T E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 96. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch ...
... T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M S E T T I V E R - R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N G S - See "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 71). Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to an electrical outlet using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . If the display is recommended that the computer turns... A P T E R - Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 96. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light is attached to an external monitor, press to switch ...
User's Guide
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...8226; Ensure that you are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of electronic... Your Computer To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Power Management Modes" on page 31). • If you are traveling internationally...
...8226; Ensure that you are used in the countries you will visit, and have a charged battery available in case you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your credit card company for information about the kinds of emergency travel assistance it offers to users of electronic... Your Computer To disable wireless activity, use the wireless switch (see "Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on page 53). • Consider changing your power management options to maximize battery operating time (see "Power Management Modes" on page 31). • If you are traveling internationally...
User's Guide
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...environment certified for up to 2 GB reads and writes to be effectively utilized except for the 1394 port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Smart Card Read/write capabilities Cards supported Program technology supported Interface speed... Network adapter D-Dock connector 132 Specifications 1 GB (onboard memory) up to 100,000 cycles 15-hole connector microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector 2 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 9-pin USB 2.0-compliant powered RJ-11 support 4-pin serial connector NOTE: The D430 has...
...environment certified for up to 2 GB reads and writes to be effectively utilized except for the 1394 port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Memory (continued) Minimum memory Maximum memory Smart Card Read/write capabilities Cards supported Program technology supported Interface speed... Network adapter D-Dock connector 132 Specifications 1 GB (onboard memory) up to 100,000 cycles 15-hole connector microphone miniconnector, stereo headphones/speakers miniconnector 2 4-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors one 9-pin USB 2.0-compliant powered RJ-11 support 4-pin serial connector NOTE: The D430 has...