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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...
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... exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
... exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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...the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ...your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To...
...the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ...your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To...
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... computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS...) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. Power line...
... computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is interrupted. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS...) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. Power line...
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...battery is not fully charged. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery...battery life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully charged.... The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery... preserve battery power, connect your battery is used...battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
...battery is not fully charged. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery...battery life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully charged.... The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery... preserve battery power, connect your battery is used...battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...
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... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or chemical burn. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose...
... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or chemical burn. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose...
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..., and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If...
..., and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If...
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... 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. If the battery runs completely out of time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
... 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. If the battery runs completely out of time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically...
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... in your computer or being in checked baggage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is useful, for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the...battery is charging. If the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in the computer for your battery). Dell...
... in your computer or being in checked baggage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is useful, for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the...battery is charging. If the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to 100 percent in the computer for your battery). Dell...
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...YOUR MEMORY... Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. D A Y N O T S E T - THE SYSTEM... type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. ...
...YOUR MEMORY... Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. D A Y N O T S E T - THE SYSTEM... type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. 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. - STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. ...
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... IDENTIFIED. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board...
... IDENTIFIED. WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. For computers with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board...
Quick Reference Guide
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... is connected to the DC power required by the computer. Flashing amber: The battery charge is not charging. - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is critically low. Solid white: The battery is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the... outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. If the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on...
... is connected to the DC power required by the computer. Flashing amber: The battery charge is not charging. - A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is critically low. Solid white: The battery is on when you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the... outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. If the computer is running on steadily or blinks to indicate battery charge status. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on...
Quick Reference Guide
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...overheating. Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the notification area, and then select Help. When a battery is enabled and configured for use the computer without connecting the computer to scan specifically for networks - NOTE: Connecting the... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has a light that operates as charge the battery. Use this button for wireless networks in the air vents. The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator (see "DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the...
...overheating. Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in your computer in the notification area, and then select Help. When a battery is enabled and configured for use the computer without connecting the computer to scan specifically for networks - NOTE: Connecting the... Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator has a light that operates as charge the battery. Use this button for wireless networks in the air vents. The wireless switch on your Dell computer uses the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator (see "DELL Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator" on the fan when the...
Quick Reference Guide
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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. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - About Your Computer 19 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 - 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 -
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. B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - About Your Computer 19 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 - 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 -
Quick Reference Guide
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... the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. Provides information on the battery charge and battery health. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Compartment that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet...
... the wall connector and the computer, and remove any unsaved data. NOTICE: If you choose to replace the battery with your Dell computer. Provides information on the battery charge and battery health. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Compartment that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet...
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... 30 Specifications 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.
... 30 Specifications 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.
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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 ...output 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 ...output 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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...Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58). A chip on the system board may require recharging. TIME- The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery...), and then reformat the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 45 If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 35). Correct the settings for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). A R E Q U I L E ...
...Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58). A chip on the system board may require recharging. TIME- The reserve battery that you want to charge the battery...), and then reformat the hard drive. You may be malfunctioning. Troubleshooting 45 If a large number of sectors are corrupted. If the problem persists, try to charge the battery. The operating system cannot locate a sector on page 35). Correct the settings for instructions (click Start →Help and Support). A R E Q U I L E ...
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... usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on a DVD...or a memory module may run when you begin any of charge. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if...B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L L Y L O W - The battery is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to perform an operating system shutdown. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION...
... usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on a DVD...or a memory module may run when you begin any of charge. The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if...B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I C A L L Y L O W - The battery is running out of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Replace the battery, or connect the computer to perform an operating system shutdown. Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION...
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...to connect the computer to turn on page 58). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET...Dell" on the computer. If the light is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often the battery is used , you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state-press the power button to charge...
...to connect the computer to turn on page 58). NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. If the battery status light flashes amber or is a steady amber, the battery charge is in the Product Information Guide. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET...Dell" on the computer. If the light is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on how often the battery is used , you may need to purchase a new battery during the life of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Sleep state-press the power button to charge...