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...during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, which is used ...Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce ...
...during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, which is used ...Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce ...
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... CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION...-bay latch release(s) on your laptop computer, follow these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or...
... CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire or explosion. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. CAUTION...-bay latch release(s) on your laptop computer, follow these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or...
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... you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Then connect the computer to an...
... you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Then connect the computer to an...
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... in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. 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...
... in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. 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...
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... memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P R O G R A M - O F - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...
... memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. P R O G R A M - O F - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...
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... E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. 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 ... PLUGGED IN. WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: THE ...
... E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I S R E M O V E D . - WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. 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 ... PLUGGED IN. WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. WARNING: THE ...
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YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI ... I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is...
YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI ... I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 0 4 . - OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is...
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A AC - alternating current - A power management specification that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Advanced ... for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- Also referred to...
A AC - alternating current - A power management specification that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. Advanced ... for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to the computer. antivirus software - and operating system-independent. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- Also referred to...
Setup Guide
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... Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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...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...
... Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before Setting Up 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...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...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 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. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. 6 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. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-2E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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the AC adapter: • Solid amber - The battery is in the button indicates the following states when the computer is powered by the battery: • No light - The ... battery charge is off when pressed. The computer is charging. • Solid white - The battery is on or off . 17 Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on steadily or blinks to power the computer and charge the battery. 8 Battery status light - The...
the AC adapter: • Solid amber - The battery is in the button indicates the following states when the computer is powered by the battery: • No light - The ... battery charge is off when pressed. The computer is charging. • Solid white - The battery is on or off . 17 Using Your Studio Laptop 7 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to indicate the battery charge status. Turns on steadily or blinks to power the computer and charge the battery. 8 Battery status light - The...
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...Battery 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery... out. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell...
...Battery 27 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery... out. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery release latch to the side. 3. To remove the battery: 1. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. This computer should only use batteries from Dell...
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...Wired Connections If the network connection is not detecting a physical connection to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Power Problems If the power light is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power ...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged in and not damaged. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on properly. • Ensure that your connection is working by testing it is plugged into an electrical outlet ...
...Wired Connections If the network connection is not detecting a physical connection to ensure it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Power Problems If the power light is off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable into both the power ...computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged in and not damaged. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on properly. • Ensure that your connection is working by testing it is plugged into an electrical outlet ...
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...; to 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...
...; to 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...
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 64 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 30 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 28 chipset 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 29 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 29 your energy settings 29 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 30 DellConnect 50 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 57 Dell Technology Guide for further information 56 Diagnostic Checklist 54 67
Index A AC adapter size and weight 64 airflow, allowing 5 B backups creating 30 C calling Dell 54 CDs, playing and creating 28 chipset 59 computer capabilities 28 computer, setting up 5 conserving energy 29 Contacting Dell online 55 customer service 50 customizing your desktop 29 your energy settings 29 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 30 DellConnect 50 Dell Diagnostics 41 Dell Factory Image Restore 44 Dell Support Center 38 Dell support website 57 Dell Technology Guide for further information 56 Diagnostic Checklist 54 67