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... such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see ...Maintaining 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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer.
... such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see ...Maintaining 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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer.
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.... Keep the battery away from the computer to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can... Slide the new battery into the bay and until it clicks into place. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
.... Keep the battery away from the computer to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can... Slide the new battery into the bay and until it clicks into place. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory...
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... the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer...
... the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer...
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...; ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Charge time is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green...Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet ...
...; ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. Charge time is too hot to start charging if the light flashes alternately green...Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet ...
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... docking station. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance...
... docking station. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE, TRY TO RESEAT THE MEMORY. P L E A S E R U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance...
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... TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! 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 Z E D - WARNING: THE BATTERIES...
... TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: THE SECOND BATTERY CANNOT BE IDENTIFIED. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. YOUR POWER ADAPTER DOES NOT SUPPLY ENOUGH POWER TO RUN THE ATTACHED DOCKING STATION. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST PERFORMANCE. WARNING! 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 Z E D - WARNING: THE BATTERIES...
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... incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 W 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...3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I...
... incorrectly, or the AC adapter or docking station may be defective. 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 W 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...3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Contact Dell for assistance (see the documentation for your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I...
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...An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. ALS...to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC - antivirus software - basic input/output system - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts to a ...
...An interface for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be platform- Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to an electrical outlet. The form of the faster interface between the computer hardware and the operating system. ALS...to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. A AC - antivirus software - basic input/output system - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for reporting hardware and software alerts to a ...
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Contents Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Computer 7 Using the Wireless Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended ...Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
Contents Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 Before Setting Up Your Computer 5 Connecting the AC Adapter 6 Connecting the Network Cable (Optional 6 Turning on Your Computer 7 Using the Wireless Button 7 Set Up Microsoft Windows 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended ...Your Studio XPS Laptop 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Using the Optical Drive 26 Removing and Replacing the Battery 27 Software Features 28 Dell Dock 29 Dell ...
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries.
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.... • If you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up a Wired... Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part...
.... • If you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Setting Up a Wired... Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. NOTE: For information on using a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part...
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... on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer... or sleep state, even if they are compliant with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If the computer is powered on to continue charging the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification.
... on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 NOTE: The USB PowerShare will be used for charging USB devices when the computer... or sleep state, even if they are compliant with USB PowerShare - NOTE: If the computer is powered on to continue charging the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification.
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battery is turned on. Illuminates when the computer is low • Flashing amber - battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is critically low • Blinking white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is running on and battery is charged • Blinking white - 7 Power light - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber -
battery is turned on. Illuminates when the computer is low • Flashing amber - battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is critically low • Blinking white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is running on and battery is charged • Blinking white - 7 Power light - computer is powered on battery power • Solid amber -
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Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - computer is charged • Blinking white - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on and battery is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer...
Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - computer is charged • Blinking white - NOTE: Before you buy an antitheft device, ensure that it fits into the security cable slot on and battery is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer...
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...Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery out. 3 1 2 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery To replace the battery, slide it into place. 27 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter...). Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible ...
...Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into the bay until it over. 2. Slide the battery out. 3 1 2 1 Battery bay 2 Battery release latch 3 Battery To replace the battery, slide it into place. 27 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter...). Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. To remove the battery: 1. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible ...
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... is loose or damaged. • Verify both ends of the network cable are connected. computer is powered on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Solving Problems Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost • The cable is charged • Blinking white - A good connection exists...
... is loose or damaged. • Verify both ends of the network cable are connected. computer is powered on the network connector is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - Solving Problems Wired Connections If the wired network connection is lost • The cable is charged • Blinking white - A good connection exists...
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... turns off or is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try turning on . An unwanted signal is off - If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is either turned off and then turn it back on the...
... turns off or is not receiving power. • Remove the AC adapter and try turning on . An unwanted signal is off - If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is either turned off and then turn it back on the...
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...Image Restore" on page 50) to restore your computer, it was in all regions. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc...• Backup and restore your computer to install on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn on your computer. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed...
...Image Restore" on page 50) to restore your computer, it was in all regions. Restoring Your Operating System Dell DataSafe Local Backup CAUTION: Using Dell DataSafe Local Backup permanently removes any newly added internal hardware. Disconnect all the devices (USB drive, printer, etc...• Backup and restore your computer to install on your data files before using Dell DataSafe Local Backup. Turn on your computer. NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. CAUTION: Although Dell Datasafe Local Backup is designed to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed...
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... power-intensive conditions. see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
... power-intensive conditions. see the Dell Technology Guide for more information. Life span (approximate) 300 discharge/charge cycles Temperature range Operating 0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F) Storage Coin-cell battery -40° to 65°C (-40° to 149°F) CR-2032 AC Adapter Input voltage 100-240 VAC...
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... (5.0 inches) 16 mm (0.62 inches) 70 mm (2.75 inches) 147 mm (5.7 inches) 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) 154.7 mm (6.09 inches) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Weight (without AC power cord) 65 W 0.26 kg (0.6 lb) 90 W 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) 130 W 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) Temperature range Operating 0° to 40°C (32...
... (5.0 inches) 16 mm (0.62 inches) 70 mm (2.75 inches) 147 mm (5.7 inches) 76.2 mm (3.0 inches) 25.4 mm (1.0 inch) 154.7 mm (6.09 inches) Basic Specifications AC Adapter Weight (without AC power cord) 65 W 0.26 kg (0.6 lb) 90 W 0.345 kg (0.76 lb) 130 W 0.52 kg (1.14 lb) Temperature range Operating 0° to 40°C (32...