Dell Technology Guide
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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the 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 Area...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the 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 Area...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings 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. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings 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. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer...
Dell Technology Guide
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To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off ...
To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off ...
Dell Technology Guide
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The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and...
The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager... savers, or other power- To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar.
... to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager... savers, or other power- To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar.
Dell Technology Guide
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... batteries. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with extreme care. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...
... batteries. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with extreme care. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery...
Dell Technology Guide
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... are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. That is, a battery can show a status of a battery depends 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 . If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which...
... are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. That is, a battery can show a status of a battery depends 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 . If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 battery life is largely determined by the number of both batteries. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, ... long periods of time. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Also, see...
... and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 battery life is largely determined by the number of both batteries. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, ... long periods of time. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Also, see...
Dell Technology Guide
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... allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. 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 Batteries) Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager...
... allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. 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 Batteries) Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager...
Dell Technology Guide
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...-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I... N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. S T R I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...
...-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting O F - THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. STRIKE T H E F 1 K E Y T O C O N T I... N U E , F 2 T O R U N T H E S E T U P U T I L I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. S T R I T Y. - D A Y N O T S E T - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery...
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...AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. System board failure may be defective. IT IS ...TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL 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 S R E M O V E D . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING: DELL'S DISK...
...AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. System board failure may be defective. IT IS ...TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL 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 S R E M O V E D . - BATTERY IS CRITICALLY LOW. WARNING: DELL'S DISK...
Setup Guide
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... to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 17 Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
... to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 17 Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 VGA connector - Connects to an AC adapter to the computer. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Security cable slot - NOTE: Before you are using a wired network. 5 USB 2.0 connectors (2) -
Setup Guide
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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. 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 -
Setup Guide
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... the same electrical outlet. 41 The computer is not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 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...
... the same electrical outlet. 41 The computer is not be responding. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 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...
Setup Guide
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... Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Life span (approximate) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions. Specifications Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell... kg (0.55 lbs) (4-cell) 0.35 kg (0.77 lbs) (6-cell) 0.51 kg (1.12 lbs) (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...
... Guide on your hard drive or on the Dell Support website at room temperature (approximate): Computer off 4 hours Operating time Life span (approximate) Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain powerintensive conditions. Specifications Battery Type Depth Height Width Weight Voltage 4-cell "smart" lithium ion 6-cell... kg (0.55 lbs) (4-cell) 0.35 kg (0.77 lbs) (6-cell) 0.51 kg (1.12 lbs) (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...