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... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans that you can use or configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Many surge protectors...
... computer from the electrical outlet. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Many surge protectors...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Computer for the First Time 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . Preserving the Life of a...
... Computer for the First Time 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)... For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used . Preserving the Life of a...
Dell Technology Guide
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The battery 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 batteries with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other external ...on your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replace the battery only with extreme...
The battery 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 batteries with your Dell computer. Do not use a battery from other external ...on your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Do not dispose of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Replace the battery only with extreme...
Dell Technology Guide
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... settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the...
... settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... time. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in...
... time. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in...
Dell Technology Guide
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...system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). 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 the computer or docking station... O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE...
...system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). 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 the computer or docking station... O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). D A Y N O T S E T - THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR THE COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE...
Dell Technology Guide
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.... System board failure may be defective. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
.... System board failure may be defective. RUN THE SETUP UTILITY TO ENABLE T H E S E M E S S A G E S . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1...
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...ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER... TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. 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 ...
...ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. STRIKE THE F3 KEY TO CLEAR THE UL COUNTER, ANY OTHER KEY TO C O N T I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER... TRIP COUNT IS SHOWN BELOW THE F3-KEY MESSAGE. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. 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 ...
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...connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302... Troubleshooting Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics card, go to support.dell...
...connected to the correct graphics card (for dual graphics card configurations). • If you are using the optional DVI-to-VGA adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302... Troubleshooting Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a key on the setup diagram for your graphics card, go to support.dell...
Dell Technology Guide
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...; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be used for video-related tasks. basic input/output system - alternating current - advanced configuration and... system. AGP - ambient light sensor - BIOS - ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to a management console. Also referred to control display brightness. ACPI - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to the ...
...; Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be used for video-related tasks. basic input/output system - alternating current - advanced configuration and... system. AGP - ambient light sensor - BIOS - ASF is able to enable technologies such as system setup. 339 Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to a management console. Also referred to control display brightness. ACPI - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to the ...
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...operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. NVRAM - O optical drive - POST - If the PCI Express chip set . power-on a display screen. ns - PCI Express - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to it. A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical... technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are capable of time that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the ...
...operating system, and all devices are arranged in rows and columns to 4 GB/sec. NVRAM - O optical drive - POST - If the PCI Express chip set . power-on a display screen. ns - PCI Express - P partition - A removable I/O card adhering to it. A physical storage area on a hard drive that uses optical... technology to read or write data from 250 MB/sec to create an image. PC Card - Modems and network adapters are capable of time that supports 32-and 64-bit data paths, providing a high-speed data path between the processor and the ...
Setup Guide
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before 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... 31 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Switchable Graphics 36 Dell Extended Battery Life 37 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Dell Dock 42 Solving Problems 43 Beep Codes 43 Network Problems 44 ...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio Laptop 5 Before 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... 31 Multimedia Control Keys 32 Display Features 34 Switchable Graphics 36 Dell Extended Battery Life 37 Removing and Replacing the Battery 38 Software Features 40 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 41 Free Fall Sensor 41 Dell Dock 42 Solving Problems 43 Beep Codes 43 Network Problems 44 ...
Setup Guide
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... Your Studio 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. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to...
... Your Studio 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. NOTE: Use only Dell AC adapter family PA-3E or PA-12 with electrical outlets worldwide. NOTE: Connect the power cable to...
Setup Guide
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... wireless display on the TV. 6. Turn on your computer: 1. Select the appropriate video source for your computer is turned on. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 3. Wireless display ..., or Ultimate To set to the TV. 4. Ensure that your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 16 Connect the wireless display adapter to Power-Saving GPU (see "Switchable Graphics" on page 36). 5. Ensure that Switchable Graphics is enabled (see the wireless display...
... wireless display on the TV. 6. Turn on your computer: 1. Select the appropriate video source for your computer is turned on. 2. Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Set Up Wireless Display (Optional) NOTE: For more information about wireless display, see "Enable or Disable Wireless" on page 14). 3. Wireless display ..., or Ultimate To set to the TV. 4. Ensure that your TV, such as HDMI1, HDMI2, or S-Video. 16 Connect the wireless display adapter to Power-Saving GPU (see "Switchable Graphics" on page 36). 5. Ensure that Switchable Graphics is enabled (see the wireless display...
Setup Guide
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... and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 NOTE: Before ... cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device. 4 Mini DisplayPort connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 Network connector -
... and video signals. NOTE: When used with a monitor, only the video signal is read. 6 USB 2.0 connector - Connects your computer. 2 AC adapter connector - Using Your Studio Laptop 1 Security cable slot - Connects to USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 23 NOTE: Before ... cable slot on your computer to a network or a broadband device. 4 Mini DisplayPort connector - Connects to the AC adapter to the computer. Attaches a commercially available security cable to power the computer and charge the battery. 3 Network connector -
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... headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 Audio out/headphone connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 27 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 AC adapter/battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid white on/off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% Battery solid amber on 10...
... headphones or to a microphone or inputs signal for use with audio programs. 3 Audio out/headphone connector - Connects to a powered speaker or sound system. 27 Using Your Studio Laptop 1 AC adapter/battery indicator light - AC adapter Indicator light status Computer state(s) solid white on/off/hibernate Battery charge level 98% Battery solid amber on 10...
Setup Guide
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... that your wireless display is turned on your monitor or TV. • Disable the wireless display adapter's connection to setup the wireless display - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the wireless display adapter - wireless may be connected to another device, such as a lamp. 45 The computer is off or...
... that your wireless display is turned on your monitor or TV. • Disable the wireless display adapter's connection to setup the wireless display - Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the wireless display adapter - wireless may be connected to another device, such as a lamp. 45 The computer is off or...
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...be responding. Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 46 The computer is on your computer - Solving Problems • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The ... or blocking other signals. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on . If the power light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, ...
...be responding. Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 46 The computer is on your computer - Solving Problems • Check the AC adapter cable connections. If the power light is solid white and the computer is in standby mode. The ... or blocking other signals. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is on . If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that hinders reception on . If the power light is low. • Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery. • Move the mouse, touch the touch pad, ...
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AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Rated output current Rated output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 90 W 65 W (Auto-Air adapter) 4.62 A (90 W) 3.34 A (65 W) 19.5 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Basic Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with optical drive and battery) 18 mm to 25.3 mm (0.71 inches to 0.99 inches) 382.0 mm (15.04 inches) 252.0 mm (9.92 inches) 2.51 kb (5.52 lb) 79
AC Adapter Input voltage Input current Input frequency Output power Rated output current Rated output voltage Operating temperature Storage temperature 100-240 VAC 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 90 W 65 W (Auto-Air adapter) 4.62 A (90 W) 3.34 A (65 W) 19.5 VDC 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) Basic Specifications Physical Height Width Depth Weight (with optical drive and battery) 18 mm to 25.3 mm (0.71 inches to 0.99 inches) 382.0 mm (15.04 inches) 252.0 mm (9.92 inches) 2.51 kb (5.52 lb) 79