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..., 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 the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during ... time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery...
..., 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 the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during ... time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery...
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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 the following methods: Power (... disposing batteries. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the...
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 the following methods: Power (... disposing batteries. Do not use a battery from other external cables from children. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the...
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... outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your...
... outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to optimize your...
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... Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer while the battery is charging. 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 continue charging the ... in checked baggage. Click the icon to an electrical outlet. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on . However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. This is useful, for your computer...
... Disconnect the computer from being used in your computer while the battery is charging. 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 continue charging the ... in checked baggage. Click the icon to an electrical outlet. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on . However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. This is useful, for your computer...
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...I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. P R O G R A M - TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...
...I K E T H E F 1 K E Y T O S H U T D O W N . - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for ...Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. P R O G R A M - TI M E - D A Y N O T S E T - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THE AC POWER ADAPTER...
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... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. 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 . - WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Troubleshooting 279 Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS...
... may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may have occurred. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). WARNING MESSAGES HAVE BEEN DISABLED. 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 . - WA R N I N G : T H E T P M C O U L D N O T B E I N I T I A L I S R E M O V E D . - Troubleshooting 279 Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS...
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... section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Then select the option that best describes the problem and follow... I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 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. The AC adapter may be installed 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 ...
... section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. Then select the option that best describes the problem and follow... I T H E R R O R C O D E # M 1 0 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. The AC adapter may be installed 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 ...
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A AC - A dedicated graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AHCI - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ... tasks. ambient light sensor - ASF - B battery life span - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that helps to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and...
A AC - A dedicated graphics port that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. AHCI - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ... tasks. ambient light sensor - ASF - B battery life span - The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to the computer. Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in standby or hibernate mode to conserve the amount of time (minutes or hours) that helps to as Native Command Queuing (NCQ) and...
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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 a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Connecting the AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector. Connecting the Network Cable (Optional) If you plan to use a wired network connection, plug in the network cable. However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. WARNING: The AC adapter works with worldwide electrical outlets.
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... a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up...
... a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your original order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1. Ensure that the AC adapter is not a part of your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. To complete setting up...
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NOTE: If the computer is turned off or in sleep state. Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 This connector can also be automatically shut off or sleep state, even if they are compliant ... in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - In such cases, turn the computer on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is in again to charge the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. NOTE: The USB...
NOTE: If the computer is turned off or in sleep state. Connects to the AC adapter which powers the computer and charges the battery. 18 This connector can also be automatically shut off or sleep state, even if they are compliant ... in powered off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 6 AC adapter connector - In such cases, turn the computer on /off or in sleep state while the USB device is in again to charge the device. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 5 eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. NOTE: The USB...
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Illuminates when the computer is turned on battery power • Solid amber - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is running on . 7 Power light - battery is low • Flashing amber - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - computer is powered on and battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is charged • Blinking white -
Illuminates when the computer is turned on battery power • Solid amber - battery is critically low • Blinking white - computer is running on . 7 Power light - battery is low • Flashing amber - The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - computer is powered on and battery is in standby state Using Your Studio XPS Laptop 19 computer is charged • Blinking white -
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... on battery power • Solid amber - Illuminates when the computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is running on . The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - computer is low • Flashing amber...
... on battery power • Solid amber - Illuminates when the computer is in sleep state On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is running on . The different lights indicate the following: On Battery Power: • Solid white - Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Left Side Features 8 7 6 45 3 2 1 10 9 1 Power light - computer is low • Flashing amber...
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Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch towards the side of fire or explosion. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it in ... into the bay until it clicks into place. 27 To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold...
Shut down the computer, and remove external cables (including the AC adapter). Slide the battery release latch towards the side of fire or explosion. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it in ... into the bay until it clicks into place. 27 To remove the battery: 1. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. Do not use a battery purchased from other computers. Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold...
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... your connection is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on battery power • Solid amber - computer is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is in standby state Try another network cable, if available. battery is loose or damaged. • Verify both ends of the...
... your connection is only for wireless connections. 32 Power Problems The power/battery lights on battery power • Solid amber - computer is critically low On AC Adapter: • Solid white - battery is in standby state Try another network cable, if available. battery is loose or damaged. • Verify both ends of the...
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...computer with only the battery. • Remove the battery and try plugging the AC adapter into another electrical outlet. Ensure that hinders reception on . Press a key on the AC adapter is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. An unwanted signal is on...8226; multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Some possible causes of the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems If the power light is blinking white - If you encounter interference...
...computer with only the battery. • Remove the battery and try plugging the AC adapter into another electrical outlet. Ensure that hinders reception on . Press a key on the AC adapter is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. An unwanted signal is on...8226; multiple power strips connected to resume normal operation. If the problem persists, see the Dell Technology Guide at support.dell.com. Some possible causes of the AC adapter cable connections. Solving Problems If the power light is blinking white - If you encounter interference...
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... the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to : • Backup and restore your computer. 47 NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your data files before using... to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. Turn on your computer to...
... the devices (USB drive, printer, etc.) connected to : • Backup and restore your computer. 47 NOTE: Do not disconnect the AC adapter. 3. NOTE: If Dell DataSafe Local Backup is recommended that you purchased your computer, while preserving the data files on your data files before using... to the computer and remove any programs or drivers installed after you need to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the factory image while preserving the data files: 1. Disconnect all regions. Turn on your computer to...
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... 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 Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90...
... 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 Input current (maximum) Input frequency Output power 1.5 A 50-60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W Output current 65 W 3.34 A (continuous) 90...
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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...