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...of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on...the conditions under which is used. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • ...
...of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on...the conditions under which is used. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • ...
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... battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on your computer using any other computers with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause ...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
... battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on your computer using any other computers with extreme care. Damaged batteries may leak and cause ...safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 You can change the settings for the...
... leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 You can change the settings for the...
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...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. If the battery is longer with...battery discharges during prolonged storage. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) HINT: To disable battery ...
...when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to room temperature. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. If the battery is longer with...battery discharges during prolonged storage. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) HINT: To disable battery ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed...
...WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. P R O G R A M - Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed...
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... installed incorrectly, or the batteries or system board may be defective. Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. -... PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY...
... installed incorrectly, or the batteries or system board may be defective. Troubleshooting 279 PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. -... PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY...
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...U T D O W N . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE... . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE...
...U T D O W N . - The AC adapter may be installed incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. THIS MAY HAVE... . - YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I N U E . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE...
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...computer. A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged.... A AC - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to control display brightness. alert standards ...
...computer. A program (or utility) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electricity that allows system memory to be depleted and recharged.... A AC - A power management specification that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in to control display brightness. alert standards ...
Quick Reference Guide
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C A M E R A ( O P T I S P L A Y - D I O N A L ) - Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track Stop Play or pause Play the next track 10 About Your Computer Mute the sound Turn the volume down Turn ... not include a camera. M E D I O N A L ) - Based on . Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. For more information about your display, see Dell Technology Guide. 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display 5 num lock light 7 power button 9 AC adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array...
C A M E R A ( O P T I S P L A Y - D I O N A L ) - Launch Dell MediaDirect Play the previous track Stop Play or pause Play the next track 10 About Your Computer Mute the sound Turn the volume down Turn ... not include a camera. M E D I O N A L ) - Based on . Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. For more information about your display, see Dell Technology Guide. 1 camera indicator (optional) 3 display 5 num lock light 7 power button 9 AC adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly ... follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is running on steadily or blinks to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to indicate battery charge status. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is not charging. - A C A D A P T E ...
...Flashing amber: The battery charge is adequately charged. Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly ... follows: - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is running on steadily or blinks to the DC power required by the computer. The AC adapter converts AC power to indicate battery charge status. Turns on a battery, the light operates as follows: If the computer is not charging. - A C A D A P T E ...
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... L O C A T O R - Restricting the airflow can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as a closed briefcase, while it is shipped to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the air vents. Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks... computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer Fan noise is enabled and configured...
... L O C A T O R - Restricting the airflow can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest picture as well as a closed briefcase, while it is shipped to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to create airflow through Dell QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the air vents. Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks... computer CAUTION: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer Fan noise is enabled and configured...
Quick Reference Guide
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...use batteries from the computer to replace the battery with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from Dell. If no lights appear, then there is no lights appear, the battery is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. ...good health. Compartment that the computer is designed to determine the battery health/condition. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. Press...
...use batteries from the computer to replace the battery with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from Dell. If no lights appear, then there is no lights appear, the battery is engaged. 4 Slide the battery out of the bay. ...good health. Compartment that the computer is designed to determine the battery health/condition. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. Press...
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CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the ...
CAUTION: Before performing this procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and the computer, and remove any other external cables from the ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies ...40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications 31 See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
...time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies ...40°C (32° to 104°F) -40° to 70°C (-40° to 158°F) Specifications 31 See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions.
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AC Adapter (continued) Connector types: DC connector AC connector 3 pin, 7.4 mm plug 2 pin - C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): 30 mm~43 mm (1.18 inches~1.69 ...
AC Adapter (continued) Connector types: DC connector AC connector 3 pin, 7.4 mm plug 2 pin - C7 (Japan only) 3 pin - C5 Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 6-cell battery): 30 mm~43 mm (1.18 inches~1.69 ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... restart your computer. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If you begin any of charge. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . Follow the instructions on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O...Guide. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your keyboard or ...
... restart your computer. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - If you begin any of charge. Insert a disk into the drive and try again. WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I B L E . Follow the instructions on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O...Guide. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on your keyboard or ...
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... E R A T U R E - If the battery temperature is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. CHECK...48 Troubleshooting TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is...be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to verify that the computer ...press the power button to room temperature. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. If ...
... E R A T U R E - If the battery temperature is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. CHECK...48 Troubleshooting TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the electrical outlet is...be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to verify that the computer ...press the power button to room temperature. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - CAUTION: Before you complete these checks. If ...