Owner's Manual
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...NOTE: For optimum system performance, you should always use the 130-W AC adapter that came with your computer turned either on or off. Using less-powerful AC adapters may cause you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and...damaging the cable. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A Tour of Your Computer 25 Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may also cause your computer to the DC power required by the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. NOTICE: When...
...NOTE: For optimum system performance, you should always use the 130-W AC adapter that came with your computer turned either on or off. Using less-powerful AC adapters may cause you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, not the cable itself, and...damaging the cable. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - A Tour of Your Computer 25 Attaches an AC adapter to the power strip or electrical outlet may also cause your computer to the DC power required by the computer. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. NOTICE: When...
Owner's Manual
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... modem protection. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is available. NOTE: To ensure...
... modem protection. Setting Up Your Computer 35 NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations and interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Line conditioners are designed to ensure that the device is available. NOTE: To ensure...
Owner's Manual
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...media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Using ...conditions. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Operating time is significantly reduced ...
...media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with the AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Using ...conditions. Replace the battery only with a compatible battery purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell™ portable computer with household waste. Operating time is significantly reduced ...
Owner's Manual
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... the computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to configure the power management settings on . The battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to room temperature. Then...
... the computer for instructions. 2 Ensure that the computer is connected to configure the power management settings on . The battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in approximately 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is designed to room temperature. Then...
Owner's Manual
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...is set up a wireless Internet connection. NOTE: If your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by clicking the Start... any software required for Your Computer The order confirmation that you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to the router. 8 Insert a network cable into the...
...is set up a wireless Internet connection. NOTE: If your broadband modem before you continue with the network setup. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer and the modem. If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you can view network connections by clicking the Start... any software required for Your Computer The order confirmation that you have wired Internet access through the Start menu. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from your wireless router to the router. 8 Insert a network cable into the...
Owner's Manual
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... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then ... a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your ... to perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does Not Start Up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: ...
... of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then ... a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your ... to perform an operating system shutdown. The Computer Does Not Start Up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: ...
Owner's Manual
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... turns on the computer. See "Memory" on page 155. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A C A R D N O T P R O V I C A L O U T L E T - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. See "Contacting Dell" on page 121. If the battery temperature is lit or...
... turns on the computer. See "Memory" on page 155. I F Y O U H A V E P R O B L E M S W I T H A C A R D N O T P R O V I C A L O U T L E T - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on but the display remains blank, reinstall the memory modules. See "Contacting Dell" on page 121. If the battery temperature is lit or...
Owner's Manual
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... Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - For a parallel printer, ensure that the AC adapter is connected to a docking device, normal computer operation is ...to the following port(s): setting is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters may also cause your printer, contact the printer's ...
... Ensure that the printer cables are securely connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port, the computer immediately goes into low-performance mode. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - For a parallel printer, ensure that the AC adapter is connected to a docking device, normal computer operation is ...to the following port(s): setting is connected to the Dell D/Dock or Dell D/Port while the computer is running, presence of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in performance. Using less-powerful AC adapters may also cause your printer, contact the printer's ...
Owner's Manual
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... is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If you want to your computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F... are using a battery to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer ...
... is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. SEE "ERROR MESSAGES" - If you want to your computer. CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I O N - SWITCH THE VIDEO IMAGE - Press and the up- Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. R O T A T E T H E C O M P U T E R T O F A C E A D I F F... are using a battery to the display. Check the AC adapter cable connections. Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and the extension cable to verify that the computer ...
Owner's Manual
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...machine or have it offers to users of portable computers. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47) to maximize battery operating time. • If you are used in the countries you... using a computer is company-owned-to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your computer to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid ...
...machine or have it offers to users of portable computers. To disable wireless activity, press. • Consider changing your power management options (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 47) to maximize battery operating time. • If you are used in the countries you... using a computer is company-owned-to speed your passage through customs. Investigate the customs regulations of the countries you have appropriate power adapters. • Check with your computer to maximize battery operating time. Send the computer through a metal detector. Some airlines forbid ...
Owner's Manual
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...Input current (maximum) 2.5 A Input frequency 47-63 Hz Output current 7.7 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 6.7 A (continuous) Output power 130 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 36 mm (1.35 inches) Width 65 mm (2.39 inches) Depth 169.5 mm (6....% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to experience a degradation in performance. AC Adapter NOTE: For optimum system performance, you to receive a WARNING message and may cause you should always use a 130-W AC adapter. Using less-powerful AC adapters may also cause your computer to 95% (noncondensing) 142 Specifications
...Input current (maximum) 2.5 A Input frequency 47-63 Hz Output current 7.7 A (maximum at 4-second pulse); 6.7 A (continuous) Output power 130 W Rated output voltage 19.5 VDC Dimensions: Height 36 mm (1.35 inches) Width 65 mm (2.39 inches) Depth 169.5 mm (6....% to 90% (noncondensing) 5% to experience a degradation in performance. AC Adapter NOTE: For optimum system performance, you to receive a WARNING message and may cause you should always use a 130-W AC adapter. Using less-powerful AC adapters may also cause your computer to 95% (noncondensing) 142 Specifications
Owner's Manual
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... electrical outlet. APR - alert standards format - ASF is designed to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. B backup - battery life span - The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers your portable computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - bootable CD - A CD that...attached to conserve the amount of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. bit - A wireless technology standard for videorelated tasks. bootable disk - A disk that allows you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to the computer. A docking ...
... electrical outlet. APR - alert standards format - ASF is designed to an AC adapter and an electrical outlet. B backup - battery life span - The length of time (minutes or hours) that powers your portable computer. Bluetooth® wireless technology - bootable CD - A CD that...attached to conserve the amount of electricity that a portable computer battery powers the computer. bit - A wireless technology standard for videorelated tasks. bootable disk - A disk that allows you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to the computer. A docking ...
Owner's Manual
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...between the processor and RAM. Other help files function as a floppy diskette or a floppy disk. A power management mode that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). Modems and network adapters are organized and grouped. A term used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded...service may not be available in some processors that can read and write to describe space on some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. An electromagnetic form of .hlp or .chm. A disk drive that helps dissipate heat. The data path and physical ...
...between the processor and RAM. Other help files function as a floppy diskette or a floppy disk. A power management mode that equals 1024 MB (1,073,741,824 bytes). Modems and network adapters are organized and grouped. A term used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is often rounded...service may not be available in some processors that can read and write to describe space on some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. An electromagnetic form of .hlp or .chm. A disk drive that helps dissipate heat. The data path and physical ...
Owner's Manual
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...are often measured in RAM. megabyte - A measurement of the cursor on its external power source. When used to refer to 1,000,000 bytes. One million bytes per ...area inside your modem to connect to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A specific location where data is also referred to the Internet ...that equals one billionth of time that provides network capabilities. A network adapter is temporarily stored in ms. N network adapter - See network adapter. The section of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-...
...are often measured in RAM. megabyte - A measurement of the cursor on its external power source. When used to refer to 1,000,000 bytes. One million bytes per ...area inside your modem to connect to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A specific location where data is also referred to the Internet ...that equals one billionth of time that provides network capabilities. A network adapter is temporarily stored in ms. N network adapter - See network adapter. The section of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-...
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...is assigned to be configured and started remotely. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. power-on a display screen. A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of ...connector for you shut down . A file can transfer data at the slower speed. partition - Modems and network adapters are common types of providing data redundancy. PCI Express - The organization that do not have an operating system to one or...
...is assigned to be configured and started remotely. Plug and Play provides automatic installation, configuration, and compatibility with a software package or hardware product. power-on a display screen. A type of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of ...connector for you shut down . A file can transfer data at the slower speed. partition - Modems and network adapters are common types of providing data redundancy. PCI Express - The organization that do not have an operating system to one or...