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... the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 103). Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back View 1 2 34 1 air vents 3 USB connector 2 AC adapter connector 4 network connector (RJ-45) A I C A T C H E R ™...
... the computer (see "Security Cable Lock" on page 103). Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off and wireless networking is activated in your vicinity. Back View 1 2 34 1 air vents 3 USB connector 2 AC adapter connector 4 network connector (RJ-45) A I C A T C H E R ™...
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...an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. About Your Computer 29 Do not store your computer turned...angle of the connector on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, ...
...an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer in the air vents. Restricting the airflow can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. About Your Computer 29 Do not store your computer turned...angle of the connector on or off. The AC adapter converts AC power to avoid damaging the cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. When you wrap the AC adapter cable, ensure that you disconnect the AC adapter cable from the computer, grasp the connector, ...
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...warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (...joule rating offers more protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level.
...warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Line conditioners are available to protect against power fluctuations and failures: • Surge protectors • Line conditioners • Uninterruptible power supplies (...joule rating offers more protection. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Several devices are designed to maintain AC voltage at a fairly constant level.
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Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to configure power management settings. Operating time is...about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over time. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that ...
Battery operating time varies depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use the AC adapter to connect your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you use to configure power management settings. Operating time is...about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over time. For optimal computer performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is recommended that ...
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Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, ... for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in your operating system. The battery's internal...
Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click Start→Control Panel→Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, ... for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is hot from overcharging. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Configuring Power Management Settings You can leave the battery in your operating system. The battery's internal...
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... compatible battery purchased from the computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool ... and orange. For information about resolving problems with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your Dell™ computer. The battery is too hot to room temperature. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode. Using...
... compatible battery purchased from the computer. To remove the battery: 1 Ensure that the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool ... and orange. For information about resolving problems with the computer in reverse order. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your Dell™ computer. The battery is too hot to room temperature. To replace the battery, follow the removal procedure in standby mode. Using...
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NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in Windows XP. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 NOTE: Wait...
NOTE: Restart your wireless equipment in Windows XP. 5 Disconnect your broadband modem power cable from the electrical outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router to ensure that no power connected to the router. Setting Up and Using Networks 95 NOTE: Wait...
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... program stops responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The computer ... NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 123 The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key...
... program stops responding or crashes repeatedly END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously. 2 Click the Applications tab and select the program that the AC adapter is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The computer ... NOTICE: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. Troubleshooting 123 The computer does not start CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key...
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...Turn on the computer. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. The battery charge may be defective. Depending on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge...off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Contact Dell (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on page 170). If the light is on page 169 as a lamp. If the battery status light flashes...
...Turn on the computer. NOTE: For information on Sleep power state, see "Contacting Dell" on page 50. The battery charge may be defective. Depending on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge...off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - CHECK THE POWER LIGHT - Contact Dell (see "Standby and Sleep Mode" on page 170). If the light is on page 169 as a lamp. If the battery status light flashes...
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... select an icon, and open it with another device, such as you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing ... in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that the electrical outlet is working by testing it . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Troubleshooting 133...
... select an icon, and open it with another device, such as you are using the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer. Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the system setup program lists the correct device for the pointing ... in the "Dell Diagnostics" on page 107. Ensure that you begin any setting adjustments). If you are using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer supports, it is recommended that the electrical outlet is working by testing it . CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Troubleshooting 133...
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Confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: • Windows® XP - NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on your desktop, then click Properties→General. •...
Confirm the amount of memory installed in the computer: • Windows® XP - NOTICE: If the cover is difficult to close may damage your computer. 7 Insert the battery into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer and an electrical outlet. 8 Turn on your desktop, then click Properties→General. •...
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... Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer ... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file....
... Identifying Your Computer • Attach a name tag or business card to the computer. • Write down the computer. • Disconnect the AC adapter. Remove any cables attached to installed PC Cards, and remove any extraneous items, such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer ... the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Place information such as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any external devices attached to the computer and store them in this file....
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Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 176 Specifications 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) 21.5 ...
Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage 176 Specifications 9-cell "smart" lithium ion 88.5 mm (3.48 inches) 21.5 ...
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AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 9-cell battery and optical drive) Environmental Temperature ...
AC Adapter (continued) Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with 9-cell battery and optical drive) Environmental Temperature ...
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...- The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to control display brightness. The form of electricity that powers your computer. ACPI... system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be platform- A AC - An interface for video-related tasks. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current...
...- The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. Also referred to control display brightness. The form of electricity that powers your computer. ACPI... system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a portable computer battery is designed to be platform- A AC - An interface for video-related tasks. The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. alternating current...