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... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity...
... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity...
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... joule ratings to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the network...of different devices. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) See the surge ...
... joule ratings to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the network...of different devices. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) See the surge ...
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... of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery...
... of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery...
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... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 ...burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. If you need to work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the...
... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 ...burn. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. If you need to work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the...
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...settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows...Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate... alarms through the power management options in...connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Your...Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power...Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135...
...settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows...Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate... alarms through the power management options in...connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Your...Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power...Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135...
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...) NOTE: You can use it. Charge time is charging. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is useful, for as long as you store your computer...
...) NOTE: You can use it. Charge time is charging. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is useful, for as long as you store your computer...
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... 278 Troubleshooting O F - D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. 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 L E D - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of...
... 278 Troubleshooting O F - D A Y N O T S E T - TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A I T Y. - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. 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 L E D - YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of...
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... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1...
... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1...
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...Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL... describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer...
...Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER MANAGEMENT FOR MULTI CORE PROCESSORS WILL BE DISABLED. - ***UL CIRCUIT TRIPPED*** THE UL... describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. 280 Troubleshooting EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Windows Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer...
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.... • Remove any of the card is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on . • If the power light is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...Ensure that the electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to have missing pins). For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation.
.... • Remove any of the card is working by testing it with your graphics card, go to support.dell.com. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as shown on . • If the power light is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...Ensure that the electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to have missing pins). For additional safety best practices information, see the monitor's documentation.
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...to be used for video-related tasks. AGP - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert standards format - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that serves as Native...- The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. basic input/output system - ACPI - A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. antivirus software - A standard to define ...
...to be used for video-related tasks. AGP - Advanced Host Controller Interface - alert standards format - BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to the computer. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of time (minutes or hours) that serves as Native...- The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. basic input/output system - ACPI - A feature that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. antivirus software - A standard to define ...
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...as video, drives, and networks. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - A method of pixels up and down. NVRAM - Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCI Express - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of transferring data between... automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. power-on a display screen. A type of memory that stores data when the computer is a local bus that boosts the data transfer ...
...as video, drives, and networks. PCMCIA - programmed input/output - A method of pixels up and down. NVRAM - Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to create an image. PCI Express - Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of transferring data between... automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with existing hardware if the BIOS, operating system, and all devices are capable of PC Cards. power-on a display screen. A type of memory that stores data when the computer is a local bus that boosts the data transfer ...
Setup Guide
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... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer... and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Free Fall Sensor 44 Solving Problems 45 Touch Screen Problems 45 Beep Codes 46 Network Problems 47 Power Problems 48 Memory Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 50 3
... 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connect the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer... and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Free Fall Sensor 44 Solving Problems 45 Touch Screen Problems 45 Beep Codes 46 Network Problems 47 Power Problems 48 Memory Problems 49 Lockups and Software Problems 50 3
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... Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or ...fire or permanent damage to your computer. 6 NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E, PA-10, and PA-12 with electrical ...
... Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. WARNING: The AC adapter works with your computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or ...fire or permanent damage to your computer. 6 NOTE: Connect the power cord to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E, PA-10, and PA-12 with electrical ...
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...-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you should either plug in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 20 Place the disc in and begin reading its content. 5..., with print or writing is low. • Blinking amber - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter : • Solid white - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs (optional). the battery charge is...is charging. the battery charge is facing upward when inserting discs. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
...-standard-size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you should either plug in the AC adapter or save and close your open documents and applications. 20 Place the disc in and begin reading its content. 5..., with print or writing is low. • Blinking amber - the battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter : • Solid white - Plays or records CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray Discs (optional). the battery charge is...is charging. the battery charge is facing upward when inserting discs. Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive -
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Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 21 The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The light in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light -
Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 21 The computer is off when pressed. Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The light in standby mode. • Off - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light -
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... energy on capable hardware. 42 This power option saves power on your computer over its lifetime. • Balanced (recommended) - This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by... • Power saver - Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides three default options: Windows Vista® • Dell Recommended - Windows® 7 • Power saver - ...
... energy on capable hardware. 42 This power option saves power on your computer over its lifetime. • Balanced (recommended) - This power option provides the highest level of system performance on your computer by adapting processor speed to your activity and by... • Power saver - Using Your Studio Laptop Customizing Your Energy Settings You can use the power options in your operating system to configure the power settings on your Dell computer provides three default options: Windows Vista® • Dell Recommended - Windows® 7 • Power saver - ...
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...it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is blinking white - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is creating interference by testing it back on your computer - Some ...solid white and the computer is on the AC adapter is not responding - Move the pointer using the connected mouse or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 48 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on...
...it with another device, such as a lamp. • Check the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is blinking white - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the power strip is creating interference by testing it back on your computer - Some ...solid white and the computer is on the AC adapter is not responding - Move the pointer using the connected mouse or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 48 Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on...
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...: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB one microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connectors 4-pin mini, non-powered connector one Type IIIA full MiniCard slot, two half-size Mini-Card...
...: For instructions on upgrading memory, see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Connectors Audio IEEE 1394a Mini-Card HDMI connector Network adapter USB one microphone-in connector, two stereo headphones/speakers connectors 4-pin mini, non-powered connector one Type IIIA full MiniCard slot, two half-size Mini-Card...
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Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65 W 90 W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16 mm (0.6 inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 34.2 mm (1.3 inches) 60.8 mm (2.3 inches) 153.4 mm (6.0 inches) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) 84
Specifications AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Output current 65 W 90 W Rated output voltage 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W or 90 W 4.43 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 3.34 A (continuous) 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) 4.62 A (continuous) 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 90 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (D-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 16 mm (0.6 inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) 0.29 kg (0.64 lb) 34.2 mm (1.3 inches) 60.8 mm (2.3 inches) 153.4 mm (6.0 inches) 0.46 kg (1.01 lb) 84