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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... not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - set the power management options, you... your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - set the power management options, you... your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
Dell™ Technology Guide
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...Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate:... • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some ...
...Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To manually enter hibernate:... • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some ...
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Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. 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. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against...
Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. 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. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may...
... and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to...
...dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from the computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 The battery is designed to...
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... operating time of times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the power remaining on...
... operating time of times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the power remaining on...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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...the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" ...the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your ...
...the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" ...the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your ...
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... the computer turned on the taskbar. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you store your battery). NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to...
... the computer turned on the taskbar. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you store your battery). NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to...
Dell™ Technology Guide
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... the System Setup Program" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. 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 L E D - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...
... the System Setup Program" on page 308). U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. 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 L E D - Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. IF YOU DID NOT CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY...
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... SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. RUN...
... SYSTEM WILL NOT BOOT WITH THIS BATTERY PLUGGED IN. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Troubleshooting 279 THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. RUN...
Quick Reference Guide
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...the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is running on or off. Solid white: The battery is not charging. - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is charging. - You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. light operates as follows: - Attaches an ... required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on...
...the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is running on or off. Solid white: The battery is not charging. - Off: The battery is adequately charged or the battery is charging. - You can connect the AC adapter with electrical outlets worldwide. light operates as follows: - Attaches an ... required by the computer. NOTICE: When you turn on steadily or blinks to an electrical outlet, the - Off: The battery is connected to indicate battery charge status. The AC adapter converts AC power to the computer. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with your computer turned on...
Quick Reference Guide
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... - For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. Use this button for a few seconds to you. You can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest ...to scan specifically for use the computer without connecting the computer to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in your computer is shipped...
... - For more information on the Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator and to rapidly turn off or on any wireless devices such as charge the battery. Use this button for a few seconds to you. You can change the settings through the AC adapter will present the brightest ...to scan specifically for use the computer without connecting the computer to you attach a commercially available antitheft device to an electrical outlet through Dell QuickSet or the BIOS (system setup program). 16 About Your Computer Flashing white: Searching for wireless networks in your computer is shipped...
Quick Reference Guide
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Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - About Your Computer 19 Releases the battery. Press this button to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N -
Bottom View 1 23 4 5 1 battery 3 battery charge/health gauge 5 base cover 2 battery release latch 4 battery charge/health gauge button B A T T E R Y - B A T T E R Y R E L E A S E L A T C H - About Your Computer 19 Releases the battery. Press this button to an electrical outlet. When a battery is installed, you can use the computer without connecting the computer to get information on the battery charge and battery health. B A T T E R Y C H A R G E / H E A L T H G A U G E B U T T O N -
Quick Reference Guide
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...hold for 3 seconds to determine the battery charge. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to avoid possible connector damage. Press once to determine the battery health/condition. If no lights appear, ... all external cables from the computer. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Compartment that the computer is ...
...hold for 3 seconds to determine the battery charge. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Do not use batteries from Dell. NOTICE: If you have up to 1 minute to avoid possible connector damage. Press once to determine the battery health/condition. If no lights appear, ... all external cables from the computer. For more information, see Dell Technology Guide. Removing and Replacing the Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Compartment that the computer is ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... 30 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S.
... 30 Specifications Keyboard Number of keys Layout Touch Pad X/Y position resolution (graphics table mode) Size: Width Height Camera (optional) Pixel Video Resolution Diagonal Viewing Angle Battery Type Dimensions: Depth Height Width Weight Voltage Charge time (approximate): Computer off 101 (U.S.
Quick Reference Guide
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See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery (continued) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input... voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C...
See Dell Technology Guide for more information on operating conditions and can be significantly reduced under certain power-intensive conditions. Battery (continued) Operating time Life span (approximate) Temperature range: Operating Storage Coin-cell battery AC Adapter Types Input voltage Input current (maximum) Input... voltage Dimensions: 90 W Height Width Length Weight (without AC power cord) 90W Temperature range: Operating Storage Battery operating time varies depending on battery life. 300 discharge/charge cycles 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) -40° to 65°C...
Quick Reference Guide
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... the program you are trying to charge the battery. See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 35). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58...
... the program you are trying to charge the battery. See Windows Help and Support for the Date and Time options. Run the System Set tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 35). If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 58...
Quick Reference Guide
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The battery is firmly connected to the...- X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I O N - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. T H E D E V I C E I C A ...
The battery is firmly connected to the...- X : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I O N - WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I S N O T R E A D Y - Replace the battery, or connect the computer to 10 seconds until the computer turns off, then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least...in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on the screen. T H E D E V I C E I C A ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...;C (32°F), the computer will not start. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 57 as a lamp. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T - Bypass power protection devices, power...
...;C (32°F), the computer will not start. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the battery can hold a charge) decreases over time. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y S T A T U S L I C A L O U T L E T - Connect the computer to room temperature. If the battery status light flashes blue and amber, the battery is on page 57 as a lamp. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer. C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y T E M P E R A T U R E - C O N N E C T T H E C O M P U T E R D I R E C T L Y T O A N E L E C T R I G H T - Bypass power protection devices, power...
