Dell Technology Guide
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... First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
... First Time 142 Preserving the Life of a Battery 142 Replacing a Battery 143 Checking the Battery Charge 143 Conserving Battery Power 145 Charging the Battery 145 Storing a Battery 146 US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions 146 Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager 146 12 Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband 149 Overview 149 Local...
Dell Technology Guide
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... for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. The computer...
... for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. The computer...
Dell Technology Guide
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... state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. The computer may...
... state it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. The computer may...
Dell Technology Guide
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...device is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ...ensure optimal performance and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against...
...device is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ...ensure optimal performance and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against...
Dell Technology Guide
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...on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC ...Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. ...
...on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC ...Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. ...
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... wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. If you need to a docking device, undock it clicks...your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your ...
... wall connector and computer, and remove any one of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. If you need to a docking device, undock it clicks...your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Health of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the power remaining on... the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . To check the amount of times it is in the ...
...the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking the Health of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the power remaining on... the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . To check the amount of times it is in the ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your work immediately...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The computer ...
... • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your work immediately...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. You can change the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. The computer ...
Dell Technology Guide
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...and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. The battery is fully charged. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and ...in the computer for example on your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is switched Off. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . If the battery is useful, ...
...and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. The battery is fully charged. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and ...in the computer for example on your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is switched Off. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . If the battery is useful, ...
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... broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. Setting up...
... broadband access is marketed by the broadband modem. You can obtain cable broadband access through your cable provider. • You must connect your monthly service charge. • Your computer must have a network interface card. • Your existing phone line or cable television line is not available at all locations. Setting up...
Dell Technology Guide
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... WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup ... IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY...
... WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. Enter the system setup ... IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see the documentation shipped with your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). S T R I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E - THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY...
Dell Technology Guide
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THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE ... BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. IT IS...
THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE ... BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). PRESS F1 TO SHUTDOWN THE S YS T E M . WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. IT IS...
Setup Guide
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Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a... using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer.
Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 17 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you buy a security cable, ensure that it works with the security cable slot on your computer to a... using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) - Connects to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer.
Setup Guide
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AC Adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on off/hibernate Breathing white off standby off/hibernate Battery charge level n/a 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Breathing white standby >10% Solid amber on/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light - The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery.
AC Adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) Solid white on off/hibernate Breathing white off standby off/hibernate Battery charge level n/a 90% Battery Solid white on >10% Breathing white standby >10% Solid amber on/standby Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power/Battery indicator light - The light indicates the following states when powered using an AC adapter or a battery.
Setup Guide
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If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected ...not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. Solving Problems • Move the connected mouse or a finger on . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page 63)....
If the power light is breathing white and the computer is not responding - If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 63). Some possible causes of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables. • Too many devices connected ...not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. Solving Problems • Move the connected mouse or a finger on . If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your computer - If you encounter interference that hinders reception on page 63)....
Setup Guide
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...) (9-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 11.1 VDC/10.8 VDC (6-cell) 11.1 VDC (9-cell) Battery Charge time at support.dell.com/manuals. 300 discharge/charge cycles 72 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Life span (approximate...
...) (9-cell) 14.8 VDC (4-cell) 11.1 VDC/10.8 VDC (6-cell) 11.1 VDC (9-cell) Battery Charge time at support.dell.com/manuals. 300 discharge/charge cycles 72 For more information, see the Dell Technology Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Life span (approximate...