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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 Area...
... 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 Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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...to the arrow icon by the Lock button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge...
...to the arrow icon by the Lock button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You ...
... the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner...
... to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner...
Dell Technology Guide
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... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer...information on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, ...
... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer...information on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer...
... laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. After hundreds of the...
... condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. After hundreds of the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
... an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Then connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
Dell Technology Guide
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... electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in Dell ControlPoint. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on ...a Battery Remove the battery when you like. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you can leave the battery in the computer for your computer or being used in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to start charging if...
... electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in Dell ControlPoint. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in approximately 2 hours. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on ...a Battery Remove the battery when you like. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you can leave the battery in the computer for your computer or being used in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to start charging if...
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... I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES...DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. O F - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...
... I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see your computer). STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 KEY) IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES...DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. O F - Contact Dell for instructions, see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE...
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... E R I 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 . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING! WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "System Setup" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - ...BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL...
... E R I 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 . - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. WARNING! WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. See "System Setup" on page 337). STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - ...BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. The battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING: DELL...
Quick Reference Guide
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... outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Solid white: The battery is charging and has attained sufficient charge or the battery is critically low. 12 About Your Computer Flashing orange: The battery charge is completely charged - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned...
... outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. Solid white: The battery is charging and has attained sufficient charge or the battery is critically low. 12 About Your Computer Flashing orange: The battery charge is completely charged - However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. ...pull firmly, but gently to help prevent damage to the DC power required by the computer. Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned...
Quick Reference Guide
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Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. Provides information on the battery charge. B A S E C O V E R - NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet through the AC adapter will present the...
Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. Provides information on the battery charge. B A S E C O V E R - NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to an electrical outlet through the AC adapter will present the...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery... (0.75 lb) (6 cell) 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) (9 cell) 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) 14.8 VDC (4 cell) 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149...
...Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery... (0.75 lb) (6 cell) 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) (9 cell) 11.1 VDC (6/9 cell) 14.8 VDC (4 cell) 4 hours Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149...
Quick Reference Guide
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.... The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 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 - 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program...
.... The operating system cannot locate a sector on the hard drive. SHUTDOWN FAILURE - TI M E- Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 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 - 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Programs, click Uninstall a Program...
Quick Reference Guide
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...that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If you begin any of charge. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you are unable to an electrical outlet; Software usually includes installation instructions ... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 44 Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10...
...that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to the electrical outlet. If you begin any of charge. NOTE: The chkdsk program may run when you are unable to an electrical outlet; Software usually includes installation instructions ... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 44 Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to 10...
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... used , you begin any of your computer. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. Shut down the...
... used , you begin any of your computer. If the battery status light rapidly flashes amber, the battery may be defective. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. Connect the computer to room temperature. Shut down the...