Dell Technology Guide
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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
Dell Technology Guide
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...The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you restart your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear ... Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. This will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Write down your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost....
...The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you restart your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear ... Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. This will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Write down your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost....
Dell Technology Guide
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... damage. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to work with your computer. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Do not use a battery from Dell. For additional safety best practices information... computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods...
... damage. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to work with your computer. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Do not use a battery from Dell. For additional safety best practices information... computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods...
Dell Technology Guide
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...release the status button on the number of the total battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light...times it is in the taskbar. If no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
...release the status button on the number of the total battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light...times it is in the taskbar. If no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your computer or search for more details. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. The computer failed to complete...
... your computer or search for more details. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. The computer failed to complete...
Dell Technology Guide
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...A L H A R D D R I D - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page ...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E - D I S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...
...A L H A R D D R I D - See "Drive Problems" on page 292. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 281). PLEASE RUN THE SYSTEM SETUP Troubleshooting 277 See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page ...Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R T C M O D E F I V E - See "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 287. P R E S S F 5 T O R U N O N B O A R D D I A G N O S T I V E - D I S K D R I C S - POWER WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "Drive Problems" on page 292. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...
Dell Technology Guide
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...THE MEMORY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter ... MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). •...
...THE MEMORY. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). O F - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter ... MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). •...
Dell Technology Guide
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... TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE...
... TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD DRIVE BY CALLING YOUR SUPPORT DESK OR D E L L. - EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE PRIMARY BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting...
... Ensure Security)" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the instructions that the original drive is not listed, see your Service Manual or contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting...
Quick Reference Guide
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Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 7 1 About Your Computer 9 Front and Right View 9 Back and Left View 15 Bottom View 19 Removing and Replacing the Battery 20 Removing and Replacing the Base Cover 21 2 Specifications 23 3 Troubleshooting 33 Dell Technical Update Service 33 Pre-Boot Self-Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics 33 Dell Support Center 37 Drive Problems 38 Hard drive problems 38 Error Messages 39 Contents 3
Quick Reference Guide
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... and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer...
... and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the bay. 1 2 1 battery 2 battery release latch To replace the battery, slide the battery into the bay until it is designed to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to complete the battery replacement before the computer shuts down and loses any other computers with your Dell computer...
Quick Reference Guide
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...: 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer, follow the safety instructions that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the...dell.com. To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on removal and replacement of parts, see the Service Manual at an angle as a connector on the back of the computer. 2 Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery"...
...: 1 Ensure that shipped with your computer, follow the safety instructions that the computer is turned off. 2 Remove the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery" on the base cover and lift the cover off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the...dell.com. To replace the base cover: 1 Align the tabs on removal and replacement of parts, see the Service Manual at an angle as a connector on the back of the computer. 2 Replace and tighten the six captive screws on the base cover. 3 Replace the battery (see "Removing and Replacing the Battery"...
Quick Reference Guide
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... A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The battery is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. Ensure that the AC adapter is running out of the procedures in its documentation ... with your computer. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If...
... A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The battery is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. Ensure that the AC adapter is running out of the procedures in its documentation ... with your computer. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Insert a disk into the drive and try again. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - If...