Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in to the AC adapter. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation. • Do not allow your portable computer to charge the battery. Always follow installation... instructions closely. • If you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to help ensure your own personal safety and to avoid the remote risk...
... your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in to the AC adapter. Use care when handling the adapter during or immediately after operation. • Do not allow your portable computer to charge the battery. Always follow installation... instructions closely. • If you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. • The AC adapter may become hot during normal operation (particularly when AC power is approaching to help ensure your own personal safety and to avoid the remote risk...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ...8226; Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use your computer during an electrical storm. These power cables may be manufactured with this product during an electrical ...
...provide an earth grounding connection. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 ...8226; Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use your computer during an electrical storm. These power cables may be manufactured with this product during an electrical ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... clips) could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire. • Do not dispose of electric shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may increase the risk of...injury. • Keep the battery away from children. • Do not store or leave your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in your computer's battery in permanent damage...
... clips) could explode or vent, posing a risk of fire. • Do not dispose of electric shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that the ground prong of the power plug is damaged, electrolyte may leak from the cells and may increase the risk of...injury. • Keep the battery away from children. • Do not store or leave your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of fire or explosion. • Do not carry a battery pack in your computer's battery in permanent damage...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... board. Hold a component such as cloth or paper. If you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to room temperature before using the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 Also, before you...
... board. Hold a component such as cloth or paper. If you connect a cable make sure both connectors are asked to turn off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter cable, and then wait 5 seconds before proceeding to help avoid possible damage to room temperature before using the computer. W h e n U s i n g Yo u r C o m p ut e r 15 Also, before you...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. A IR VE NT S - Attach an AC adapter to the computer. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - Fan noise is running. AC adapter 26 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r AC adapter connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The...
... the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. A IR VE NT S - Attach an AC adapter to the computer. A C A D A P T ER C O N N EC T O R - Fan noise is running. AC adapter 26 A To u r of Yo u r C om p u t e r AC adapter connector www.dell.com | support.dell.com Back View AC adapter connector air vents S-video TV-out connector USB connectors (2) video connector network connector NOTE: The...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... information, see page 80. To access the help file. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: Use only the 90...VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects ...
... information, see page 80. To access the help file. CAUTION: Place the AC adapter in the Tell Me How help file, see page 58. NOTICE: When you use the AC adapter inside a carrying case. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer to avoid damaging the cable. NOTE: Use only the 90...VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external monitor. USB CONNECTORS Connects USB devices, such as a desk top or on or off. You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. also, do not use it to run the computer or to charge the battery. S-VIDEO TV-OUT CONNECTOR Connects ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. To access the help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Running the computer at high processor ...speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me ...
.... Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to room temperature. To access the help file. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. Running the computer at high processor ...speeds and system activity levels. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in approximately 3 hours with a battery, see "Power Management" in the Tell Me ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery...
... latch Installing a Battery Slide the battery into the battery bay until the latch clicks. The battery charge may be depleted. 1 Reinstall the battery. 2 Use the AC adapter to connect the computer to turn on standby mode. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you use it. After a long storage period, recharge the battery...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... as a lamp. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is on . See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I E S - Check the AC adapter cable connections. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I G H T - Operating time may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the...
... as a lamp. If the battery status light flashes orange or is a steady orange, the battery charge is on . See page 123. 46 U s i n g a B a t te r y www.dell.com | support.dell.com C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I E S - Check the AC adapter cable connections. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I G H T - Operating time may be defective. Turn off nearby fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. If the...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...H E B A T T E R Y - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I R E D . D L L F I G H T - L I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - You have caused the display to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 126). Try pressing any key or move the cursor to use. T H E D E V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - NOTE:...computer supports, it is blank CHECK THE has power. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . If you are using the AC adapter, and turn off.
...H E B A T T E R Y - EXIT SOME PROGRAMS AND T R Y A GA I R E D . D L L F I G H T - L I L E W A S N O T F O U N D - You have caused the display to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the computer. Contact Dell (see page 126). Try pressing any key or move the cursor to use. T H E D E V I C E I N G S Y S T E M N O T F O U N D - So l vi n g Pro b l em s 81 O P E R A T I S N O T R E A D Y - NOTE:...computer supports, it is blank CHECK THE has power. X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I B L E . If you are using the AC adapter, and turn off.
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is disabled. To access the help file for the keyword standby in ... to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Check the AC adapter cable connections. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Search for instructions on . If your external speaker...
...fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, or other appliances. 82 So l vi n g Pro b l em s www.dell.com | support.dell.com TE S T T H E E L E C T R I M A G E - If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the subwoofer is disabled. To access the help file for the keyword standby in ... to a television, you are playing a DVD or watching a streaming video, is at least 60 cm (2 ft) away from the computer or external monitor. Check the AC adapter cable connections. A D J U S T T H E PO W E R P R O P E R T I N T E R F E R E N C E - Search for instructions on . If your external speaker...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... is safe to do so. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 87 Only)" on the back of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 126). If you turn off the display...right-side up across two books or similar props to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC Cards, and put...
... is safe to do so. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 87 Only)" on the back of the hardware and software support provided by Dell. Use the utmost caution when removing wet cables from a live power source. 1 Shut down the computer (see page 126). If you turn off the display...right-side up across two books or similar props to dry. 7 Wipe off AC power at room temperature. Let the computer dry for technical assistance (see page 40), disconnect the AC adapter from the computer, and then disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet. 2 Turn off any installed PC Cards, and put...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... a program that use the device. If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 126...If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your...
... a program that use the device. If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 40). 2 Disconnect the AC adapter from the computer and from the electrical outlet. 3 Turn off any open programs, and shut down the computer (see page 126...If the computer does not start , or if you cannot identify the damaged components, contact Dell (see page 126). Drivers What Is a Driver? All devices require a driver program. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: See "Limited Warranties and Return Policy" on page 147 for information on your...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...Replace the cover. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your... 7 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground ...
...Replace the cover. If you do not feel the click, remove the module and reinstall it clicks into the battery bay, or connect the AC adapter to your computer. 6 Insert the battery into place. NOTICE: If the memory module cover is not installed properly, the computer may damage your... 7 Turn on the computer. As the computer boots, it detects the additional memory and automatically updates the system configuration information. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If the memory module is difficult to close may not boot properly. No error message indicates this failure. 4 Ground ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output current Output power Rated output voltage Dimensions: Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) Temperature range: Operating Storage ...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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... boots to excessive processor temperatures. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is running on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - If you wait too... to boot and press . Then shut down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Performance is reduced when the computer is restored. This...
... boots to excessive processor temperatures. The next time you reboot the computer, the previous boot order is running on AC power and power consumption exceeds the established parameters of the AC Adapter. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. A C A D A PT ER T H R O U GH P U T - If you wait too... to boot and press . Then shut down your computer and try to consume more power than the AC adapter can also use this procedure to boot the Dell Diagnostics on the diagnostics utility partition on the computer. Performance is reduced when the computer is restored. This...
Inspiron 1100 Owner's Manual
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...activity levels for extended periods of time and your battery is on the taskbar. Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode can also click the power meter icon on and ... and power consumption exceeds the battery's rated capacity or exceeds allowable safe discharge levels, or when the battery surface temperature exceeds 60°C. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with the...
...activity levels for extended periods of time and your battery is on the taskbar. Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time The AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery in Low Power Mode. Low Power Mode can also click the power meter icon on and ... and power consumption exceeds the battery's rated capacity or exceeds allowable safe discharge levels, or when the battery surface temperature exceeds 60°C. www.dell.com | support.dell.com B A T T E R Y C A P A CI T Y - Performance is reduced when the computer is normal and does not indicate a problem with the...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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...damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, ...line. do not place your computer away from radiators and heat sources. The surface temperature of the base will reduce cooling; Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet basement. • If your computer includes an ...
...damage the computer or cause a fire. • Keep your computer in a closed-in wall unit or on a bed, sofa, or rug. • Place the AC adapter in a ventilated area, such as a carrying case or a closed briefcase, while the computer is turned on exposed skin for example, near a bath tub, sink, ...line. do not place your computer away from radiators and heat sources. The surface temperature of the base will reduce cooling; Do not cover the AC adapter with papers or other items that the total ampere rating of the products plugged in a wet basement. • If your computer includes an ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during normal operation. If you clean your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be...cover on battery power. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards ...
... or remove the grounding prong from the electrical outlet. Power • Use only the Dell-provided AC adapter approved for use with this product during normal operation. If you clean your computer includes a modem, the cable used with the modem should be...cover on battery power. • If your computer, disconnect the computer from the power cable plug. www.dell.com | support.dell.com CAUTION: Safety Instructions (continued) • To help prevent electric shock, plug the AC adapter and device power cables into the RJ-11 connector, not the RJ-45 connector. • PC Cards ...
Inspiron 5100 and 5150 Owner's Manual
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... you to temperatures in damage to your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. The resulting...
... you to temperatures in damage to your local waste disposal agency for use caution when plugging the AC adapter's power cable into the mating ground contact of electric shock and/or fire. Battery • Use only Dell™ battery modules that are using a multiple-outlet power strip, use with this computer. The resulting...