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 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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...Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options... hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
...Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options... hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
Dell Technology Guide
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Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. ...Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. OR •...
Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. ...Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. OR •...
Dell Technology Guide
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... devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve...and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is available. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power...
... devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve...and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is available. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power...
Dell Technology Guide
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...to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully charged. The life of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power... ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer,...
...to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is fully charged. The life of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power... ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer,...
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... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal... or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . ...
... Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal... or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . ...
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... power remaining on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the...
... power remaining on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the...
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.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of times the battery is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. battery life is largely determined by the number of time. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer...
.... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of times the battery is at a critically low level. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. battery life is largely determined by the number of time. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer...
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... with the computer turned on your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in approximately 2 hours. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits...
... with the computer turned on your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in approximately 2 hours. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits...
Dell Technology Guide
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...the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S T R I T Y. - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. IF YOU... DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P R O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. If the problem persists, replace the...
...the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). S T R I T Y. - WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. IF YOU... DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... P R O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. If the problem persists, replace the...
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... AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 . - WARNING...
... AC adapter to the computer or docking station. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING! Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. 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 . - WARNING...
Quick Reference Guide
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... is on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: When you turn on power. 12 About Your Computer If the computer is critically low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the...
... is on or off. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - NOTICE: When you turn on power. 12 About Your Computer If the computer is critically low. Flashing amber: The battery charge is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. NOTE: Connect the power cord to the adapter firmly and ensure that the...
Quick Reference Guide
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...Catcher Network Locator is running. Use this button for use when your vicinity. The computer turns on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has a light that operates as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled and configured ... off or on the fan when the computer gets hot. NOTE: Connecting the computer to the computer. Press this switch to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in a...
...Catcher Network Locator is running. Use this button for use when your vicinity. The computer turns on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. The Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has a light that operates as a closed briefcase, while it is enabled and configured ... off or on the fan when the computer gets hot. NOTE: Connecting the computer to the computer. Press this switch to enable the feature through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer S E C U R I T Y C A B L E S L O T - Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in a...
Quick Reference Guide
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When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. Press this button to an electrical outlet. Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N - About Your Computer 19 Releases the battery.
When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. Press this button to an electrical outlet. Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N - About Your Computer 19 Releases the battery.
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...) cards. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the total battery charge. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Do not use batteries from other external cables from the computer to replace the battery with your computer. Provides information on the battery charge and battery health. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. If no charge in good health. B A S E C O V E R - NOTICE...
...) cards. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the total battery charge. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E - Do not use batteries from other external cables from the computer to replace the battery with your computer. Provides information on the battery charge and battery health. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. If no charge in good health. B A S E C O V E R - NOTICE...
Quick Reference Guide
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Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S. and Canada); 102(Europe); 105(Japan); 104 (Brazil) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in...
Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S. and Canada); 102(Europe); 105(Japan); 104 (Brazil) QWERTY/AZERTY/Kanji 240 cpi 71.7-mm (2.8-in...
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery (continued) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input... voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C...
See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery (continued) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input... voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C...
Quick Reference Guide
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... system board may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 45 D L L F I L E D - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 58). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the hard drive. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - O F- Run the System Set tests...
... system board may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 45 D L L F I L E D - If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot find a specific track on page 58). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the hard drive. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - O F- Run the System Set tests...
Quick Reference Guide
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... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - NOTE: The chkdsk program may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may run when you begin any of charge. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - The computer ... E I B L E . Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting ...
... CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - NOTE: The chkdsk program may be malfunctioning, or a memory module may run when you begin any of charge. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I S N O T R E A D Y - The computer ... E I B L E . Run the System Memory tests and the Keyboard Controller test in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to get a response by pressing a key on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... computer to exit Sleep state. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58). CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer...
... computer to exit Sleep state. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is lit or blinking, the computer has power. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58). CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is below 0°C (32°F), the computer...