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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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... (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
Dell Technology Guide
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...exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely ...When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: ...
...exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely ...When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: ...
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... surge protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. Power (Power Settings...
... surge protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. Power (Power Settings...
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... use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,... and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how ...
... use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices,... and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... chemical burn. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with your computer.
... chemical burn. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with your computer.
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Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent...
Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. After hundreds of the total battery charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no charge. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent...
Dell Technology Guide
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... has this option. 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 at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If you are using...
... has this option. 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 at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. If you are using...
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..., do not operate your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. You can leave the battery in the computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from being used...
..., do not operate your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. You can leave the battery in the computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from being used...
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... POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting...
... POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting...
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...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell... WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. System board failure may be defective. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM...
...batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell... WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. System board failure may be defective. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM...
Quick Reference Guide
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...adapter firmly in, and ensure that the green LED is completely charged - Solid white: The battery is charging and has attained sufficient charge or the battery is on. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. 12 About Your Computer NOTICE... with electrical outlets worldwide. Turns on or off ). - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off . Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - If the computer is low. -...
...adapter firmly in, and ensure that the green LED is completely charged - Solid white: The battery is charging and has attained sufficient charge or the battery is on. Off: The battery is adequately charged (or the computer is critically low. 12 About Your Computer NOTICE... with electrical outlets worldwide. Turns on or off ). - The AC adapter converts AC power to the cable. Flashing orange: The battery charge is turned off . Solid orange: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - If the computer is low. -...
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... present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. B A S E C O V E R - Releases the battery. Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. About Your Computer 19 Provides information on the battery charge. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 1 battery 3 battery release latch 2 battery charge/health gauge 4 base cover...
... present the brightest picture as well as charge the battery. B A S E C O V E R - Releases the battery. Compartment that contains the processor, hard drive, memory modules, WLAN, WWAN, or Ultra Wideband (UWB) cards. NOTE: Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet. About Your Computer 19 Provides information on the battery charge. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - Bottom View 1 2 3 4 1 battery 3 battery release latch 2 battery charge/health gauge 4 base cover...
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...kg (0.54 lb) (4 cell) 0.34 kg (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°F) CR...-2032 30 Specifications See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced ...
...kg (0.54 lb) (4 cell) 0.34 kg (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°F) CR...-2032 30 Specifications See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... require recharging. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Troubleshooting 43 The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 33). O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics...
... require recharging. D A Y C L O C K L O S T P O W E R - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. Troubleshooting 43 The reserve battery that supports the system configuration settings may have a defective sector or corrupted FAT on page 33). O F - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - U N E X P E C T E D I N T E R R U P T I L E D - Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics...
Quick Reference Guide
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...T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I O N - Follow the instructions on a DVD. 44 Troubleshooting Insert a disk into the drive and try again. The battery is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter is... End Task. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. The computer...
...T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I S N O T R E A D Y - T H E D E V I C E I O N - Follow the instructions on a DVD. 44 Troubleshooting Insert a disk into the drive and try again. The battery is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your computer. Ensure that the AC adapter is... End Task. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . Replace the battery, or connect the computer to perform an operating system shutdown. TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. The computer...
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...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in this section, follow the safety instructions that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...cables to turn on the computer. C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in Sleep state-...
...battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is in this section, follow the safety instructions that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell...cables to turn on the computer. C HARGE THE BATTERY - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in Sleep state-...