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... which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your laptop computer.
... which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices...NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your laptop computer.
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...Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power ... possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing 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 children. Replace the battery only with your computer. CAUTION: Do...
...Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power ... possible connector damage. CAUTION: Before performing 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 children. Replace the battery only with your computer. CAUTION: Do...
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... battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If the battery runs completely out of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. FOR...
... battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If the battery runs completely out of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. FOR...
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... vary depending 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 turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in your computer using battery power until...
... vary depending 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 turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in your computer using battery power until...
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... memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). 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. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED...
... memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). 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. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED...
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... F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. 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 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 . - Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may...
... F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . System board failure may be defective. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). THE RECOMMENDED XXX-W AC ADAPTER ORIGINALLY SHIPPED. 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 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 . - Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, one or more of the batteries may...
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...T 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. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED... THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S ...
...T 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. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. THIS MAY HAVE BEEN CAUSED... THE AIR FLOW FROM THE SYSTEM FAN VENTS. YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S ...
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...what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. alert standards format - battery operating time - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to control display brightness. B battery life span - Also referred to a management console. accelerated graphics port - ASF - The length... interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A AC - basic input/output system - ALS - alternating current - An interface for video-related tasks.
...what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. alert standards format - battery operating time - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to control display brightness. B battery life span - Also referred to a management console. accelerated graphics port - ASF - The length... interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A AC - basic input/output system - ALS - alternating current - An interface for video-related tasks.
Setup Guide
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... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and... 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Check the Wireless Switch 7 Connect the Network Cable (optional) . . . . . 8 Press the Power Button 9 Windows Vista® Setup 10 Connect to the Internet (Optional 10 Using Your Studio Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 18 Computer Base and... 29 Software Features 30 Solving Problems 32 Network Problems 32 Power Problems 33 Memory Problems 34 Lockups and Software Problems 35 Using Support Tools 37 Dell Support Center 37 System Messages 37 Hardware Troubleshooter 39...
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Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 CAUTION: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into an electrical outlet or surge protector.
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...with print or writing is low. • Blinking amber - Ensure that the side with either plug in power-on page 29. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ... amber - the system board cannot start initialization. charge is turned off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - The light in sleep state. • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
...with print or writing is low. • Blinking amber - Ensure that the side with either plug in power-on page 29. 4 AC adapter connector - Connects to a high-speed serial multimedia devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. ... amber - the system board cannot start initialization. charge is turned off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 1 IEEE 1394 connector - The light in sleep state. • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to a USB device, such as digital video cameras. 2 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
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Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). 1 Battery 2 Battery charge/health gauge 3 Battery release latch 1 2 To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 3 28 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may... battery release latch until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery out. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). 1 Battery 2 Battery charge/health gauge 3 Battery release latch 1 2 To remove the battery: 1. To replace the battery, slide it into the bay until it clicks into place. 3 28 Using Your Studio Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may... battery release latch until it over. 2. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Slide the battery out. This computer should only use batteries from Dell.
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..., move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on properly. • Ensure that the light on the... device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the network. Press the power button until the computer turns off - If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is solid amber -...
..., move the pointer using the touch pad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it back on properly. • Ensure that the light on the... device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the network. Press the power button until the computer turns off - If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" on . If the power light is solid amber -...
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... 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second... A (continuous) Output current (65 W) 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height 16 mm (0.6 in) 64 See Dell Technology Guide for more information..
... 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Coin-cell battery CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) Input frequency 1.5 A 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W or 90 W Output current (90 W) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second... A (continuous) Output current (65 W) 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 +/- 1 VDC Dimensions: 65 W (E-Series) Height 16 mm (0.6 in) 64 See Dell Technology Guide for more information..
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AC Adapter Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 66 mm (2.6 in) 127 mm (5.0 in) 0.29 kg (0....
AC Adapter Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature ranges: Operating Storage 66 mm (2.6 in) 127 mm (5.0 in) 0.29 kg (0....
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Index A AC adapter size and weight 64, 65 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 58 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 68 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 31 DellConnect 48 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 42
Index A AC adapter size and weight 64, 65 airflow, allowing 5 AutoTech 49 B backups creating 31 C calling Dell 51 CDs, playing and creating 30 chipset 58 computer capabilities 30 computer, setting up 5 68 connect(ing) to the Internet 10 conserving energy 31 Contacting Dell online 52 customer service 48 customizing your desktop 30 your energy settings 31 D damage, avoiding 5 data, backing up 31 DellConnect 48 Dell Diagnostics 39 Dell Factory Image Restore 42