Dell Inspiron 1464 Support Question
Dell Inspiron 1464 Support Question
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Question posted by ishpreet on November 15th, 2011
The Ac Power Adapter Type Cannot Be Determined
I have dell inspiron 1464 model laptop but whenever i plug in the charger it gives message like "the ac power adapter type cannot be determined etc."
Can u please suggest me whats the problem occurs??
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Answer #1: Posted by techie12330 on November 15th, 2011 2:01 AM
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Go to this site for further information and, look at the manual and get the right power adapter:
Related Dell Inspiron 1464 Manual Pages
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 19
... Vista . . . . 269
20 Troubleshooting 271
Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281
Contents
19
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 79
Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of the Driver
If a problem occurs on your computer after you may need to the state that controls your media drive.
Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of a Device Problem... installed the new driver.
If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, use Windows Device Driver Rollback.
1 Click Start and right-click Computer...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 140
... for your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection.
Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage.
surge protector
power line conditioner
uninterruptible power supply
Surge Protector
Plug your computer.
NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection.
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 141
... devices when AC power is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 142
... your laptop computer, see Maintaining
Your Computer for the First Time
Power Meter icon
The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer ...; Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in ...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 143
... a compatible battery purchased from Dell.
CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps:
1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and ...the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods:
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 145
... when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.
If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
145 If the battery runs completely out of time. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 146
...fully charged. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely ...you like. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager
You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can leave the battery in the computer for your laptop computer from being...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 272
...Diagnostic lights for desktop computers
Diagnostic lights for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights.
Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to diagnose and resolve problems on the screen and look for laptop computers System messages
Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics
Function
The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 274
... a lamp.
- If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of interference are securely connected to match the AC power at your location, if applicable.
-
Too many devices on the front panel. - Ensure that the electrical outlet is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be used to verify that the computer turns on properly.
- Replace...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 278
... CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. D A Y N O T S E T -
THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 279
... be installed incorrectly, or the batteries or system board may have occurred. WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. System board failure may be defective. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 280
...SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S , P L E A S E C A L L D E L L S U P P O R T W I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - OR
4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 297
... power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
• Ensure that the processor power cable...power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on the back of interference are:
• Power...power.
• Reseat the power cable in the power connector on .
• Ensure that the electrical outlet is set to match the AC power...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 302
... that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor.
• Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp.
302
Troubleshooting Video and Monitor Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 305
...
- Troubleshooting
305 Ensure that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may be customized for the Dell Technical Update service, go to match the AC power at your computer. Multiple power strips connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your location, if applicable.
- The service is securely connected to the...
Dell™ Technology Guide - Page 339
... computer. ALS - ambient light sensor - ASF - battery operating time - ACPI - An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to control display brightness. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that helps to be depleted...
Setup Guide - Page 5
... 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 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16
Using Your Inspiron Laptop 20 Right View Features 20 Front...
Setup Guide - Page 8
... and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Setting Up Your Inspiron 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. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA...
Setup Guide - Page 38
... (including the AC adapter). Slide and click the battery release latch.
3. Click What is activated when you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your battery. This computer should only use batteries from your computer.
Using Your Inspiron Laptop
Dell Extended Battery Life
The Dell Extended Battery Life...
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