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... of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance.
... of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance.
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... with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 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 disconnect your computer from the network wall...
... with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. 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 disconnect your computer from the network wall...
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... life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under... which is not fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used. To view the...
... life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under... which is not fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used. To view the...
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..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replace the battery only with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care.... If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle ...
..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replace the battery only with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care.... If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle ...
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If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Your laptop computer will... display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using...
If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your work immediately after a low-battery warning. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Your laptop computer will... display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using...
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...AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on your laptop computer from overcharging. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager... battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you connect the...
...AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in the computer for as long as you like. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on your laptop computer from overcharging. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager... battery is hot from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you connect the...
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... board failure may have occurred. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC...
... board failure may have occurred. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC...
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... F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. PRESS F1 TO...
... F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. PRESS F1 TO...
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... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. -... computer). YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, 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 T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** ...
... Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. Contact Dell for your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. -... computer). YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, 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 T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** ...
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...correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If 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 is turned on the ... NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L...
...correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If 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 is turned on the ... NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L...
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...mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to the computer. The length of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. battery operating time - basic input/output system - A AC - An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- ASF -... length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that...
...mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to the computer. The length of electricity that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. battery operating time - basic input/output system - A AC - An interface for reporting hardware and software alerts to be platform- ASF -... length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to control display brightness. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that...
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... second. O optical drive - A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are capable of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to it. Pixels are ... PIO - A measure of time that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. Plug-and-Play - A type of the data path. Example of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to read or ...
... second. O optical drive - A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as logical drives. Modems and network adapters are capable of the computer to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - A modification to the PCI interface that uses optical technology to it. Pixels are ... PIO - A measure of time that stores data when the computer is used for PC Cards. NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. Plug-and-Play - A type of the data path. Example of transferring data between the processor and the devices attached to read or ...
Setup Guide
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... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 ... and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41...
... Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 7 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Setup 8 Installing the SIM (Optional 8 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Right Side Features 14 ... and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Solving Problems 31 Beep Codes 31 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 38 Dell Support Center 38 System Messages 39 Hardware Troubleshooter 41...
Setup Guide
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However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 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.
However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. 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.
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... the computer is off when pressed. The battery is almost fully charged. • Off - the AC adapter: • Solid amber - The battery is low. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - The battery charge is fully charged. 9 Power button and light - The battery is on. • Blinking white - The light in standby mode. •...
... the computer is off when pressed. The battery is almost fully charged. • Off - the AC adapter: • Solid amber - The battery is low. Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - The battery charge is fully charged. 9 Power button and light - The battery is on. • Blinking white - The light in standby mode. •...
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...your computer. This power option saves power on your activity and by maximizing system performance. 29 Using Your Studio Laptop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - Customizing... projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the...
...your computer. This power option saves power on your activity and by maximizing system performance. 29 Using Your Studio Laptop You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides three default options: • Dell Recommended - Customizing... projectors, and home theater equipment. To access the display properties window: 1. This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your computer by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the...
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...-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Power Problems If the power light is lost - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The cable is loose or damaged. •... is working by testing it is working and provides information on the status: • Green - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the electrical outlet is not detecting a physical connection to...
...-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Power Problems If the power light is lost - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. The cable is loose or damaged. •... is working by testing it is working and provides information on the status: • Green - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is on the integrated network connector lets you verify that the electrical outlet is not detecting a physical connection to...
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... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 100-240 VAC 115-230 VAC (Auto-Air Adapter) 1.5 A 2.5 A (Auto-Air Adapter) 50-60 Hz 65 W 64 AC Adapter Output current Rated output voltage Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with...
... 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 100-240 VAC 115-230 VAC (Auto-Air Adapter) 1.5 A 2.5 A (Auto-Air Adapter) 50-60 Hz 65 W 64 AC Adapter Output current Rated output voltage Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with...