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... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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...
... → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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...
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... surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that...
... surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer performance). Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your... Your 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...
..., Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer performance). Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your... Your 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...
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... to work with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Before performing these ...all external cables from children. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Replace the battery only with your computer using any other external cables from other computers ...
... to work with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. CAUTION: Before performing these ...all external cables from children. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Replace the battery only with your computer using any other external cables from other computers ...
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... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge... the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 FOR MORE...
... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge... the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 FOR MORE...
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... useful, for an extended period of time. 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) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge...may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. 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 room temperature. ...
... useful, for an extended period of time. 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) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. After a long storage period, recharge...may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. 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 room temperature. ...
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...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 laptop computers that the ...F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual)....
...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 laptop computers that the ...F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). P R O G R A M - THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual)....
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... AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance...
... AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Connect the correct AC adapter. For computers with two batteries installed, the primary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. WARNING: THE BATTERIES CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. Contact Dell for assistance...
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...0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Windows ...Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER...
...0 4 . - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I S N O T S U P P O R T E D . - YOUR SYSTEM IS DOCKED, BUT THE AC ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. Windows ...Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is supported by your computer (see the documentation for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). ***PROCESSOR SSDT DATA NOT FOUND*** OPERATING SYSTEM POWER...
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... is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you remove the card, store it... that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on . • If the power light is working by testing it is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
... is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you remove the card, store it... that the adapter is correctly attached to the graphics card and monitor. • Ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on . • If the power light is working by testing it is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance....
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...able to control display brightness. B battery life span - BIOS - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A feature that serves as Native ...) and hot plug. alert standards format - battery operating time - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. ambient light sensor - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only...
...able to control display brightness. B battery life span - BIOS - AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. A feature that serves as Native ...) and hot plug. alert standards format - battery operating time - basic input/output system - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. ambient light sensor - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes only...
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... common types of the computer to 4 GB/sec. ns - nanosecond - NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - programmed input/output - A single point on self-...type of a second. A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as logical drives. PCI - PCMCIA - power-on a display screen. P partition - PCI Express - pixel - Example of pixels across by the 348 A modification to the PCI interface that...
... common types of the computer to 4 GB/sec. ns - nanosecond - NVRAM is turned off or loses its external power source. Modems and network adapters are Plug and Play compliant. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - programmed input/output - A single point on self-...type of a second. A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as logical drives. PCI - PCMCIA - power-on a display screen. P partition - PCI Express - pixel - Example of pixels across by the 348 A modification to the PCI interface that...
Setup Guide
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... 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 Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right ... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
... 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 Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right ... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
Setup Guide
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NOTE: Connect the power cord to your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
NOTE: Connect the power cord to your computer. WARNING: The AC adapter works with electrical outlets worldwide. Using an incompatible cable or improperly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or permanent damage to the adapter firmly and ensure that the light on the adapter is on when you turn on power. 6 Setting Up Your Studio Laptop Connect the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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... the battery charge is charging. The light indicates the following states when the computer is charging. • Solid amber - the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Off - CAUTION: Do not use non-standard size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you ... off. • Solid white - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. the battery : • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive - Ensure that you will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. ...
... the battery charge is charging. The light indicates the following states when the computer is charging. • Solid amber - the battery is powered by the AC adapter : • Off - CAUTION: Do not use non-standard size or shape discs (including mini-CDs and mini‑DVDs) or you ... off. • Solid white - Turns on steadily or blinks to indicate the battery charge status. the battery : • Off - Using Your Studio Laptop 4 Optical drive - Ensure that you will automatically pull the disc in the center of the disc slot, with the printed side facing upwards. ...
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The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is off when pressed. The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white -
The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is off when pressed. The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white -
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... computer. --Blinking yellow (left) - Power Problems If the power light is off or is either turned off - The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical ...outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power...
... computer. --Blinking yellow (left) - Power Problems If the power light is off or is either turned off - The computer resumes normal operation if it is off or in hibernate mode. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into the power connector on the computer and the electrical ...outlet. • If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on. • Temporarily bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power...
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...; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . An unwanted signal is not responding - If the power light is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off ...and then turn it back on page 77). The computer is on page 77). If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter...
...; If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . An unwanted signal is not responding - If the power light is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off ...and then turn it back on page 77). The computer is on page 77). If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter...
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...two stereo headphones/speakers connectors IEEE 1394a one 4-pin mini, non-powered connector Mini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, two half-size Mini-Card slots HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two four-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Specifications ...pin/four-pin eSATA/USB combo connector Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56K USB modem Controller hardware modem Interface USB Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN, WiMax/ Wi-Fi abgn, and WPAN with Bluetooth® wireless technology...
...two stereo headphones/speakers connectors IEEE 1394a one 4-pin mini, non-powered connector Mini-Card one Type IIIA full Mini-Card slot, two half-size Mini-Card slots HDMI connector one 19-pin connector Network adapter one RJ45 connector USB two four-pin USB 2.0-compliant connectors Specifications ...pin/four-pin eSATA/USB combo connector Communications Modem (optional) external V.92 56K USB modem Controller hardware modem Interface USB Network adapter 10/100/1000 Ethernet LAN on system board Wireless WLAN, WWAN, WiMax/ Wi-Fi abgn, and WPAN with Bluetooth® wireless technology...
Setup Guide
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Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.50 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 130 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height ...inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) up to 0.53 kg (1.17 lb) 90 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.
Input voltage 100-240 VAC Input current (maximum) 2.50 A Input frequency 50-60 Hz Output power 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90 W 4.62 A (continuous) 130 W 6.70 A (continuous) Rated output voltage 19.5 ± 1 VDC AC Adapter Dimensions: 130 W (E-Series) Height Width Depth Weight (with cables) 90 W (E-Series) Height ...inches) 70 mm (2.8 inches) 147 mm (5.8 inches) up to 0.53 kg (1.17 lb) 90 See the safety information that shipped with your computer. Specifications AC Adapter NOTE: Use only AC adapters specified for use with your computer.