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...
... 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you have shut down your computer in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and...
... and basic device drivers as possible causes. Also, you have shut down your computer in Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the computer, disconnect the modem from children. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped...
... the computer, disconnect the modem from children. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is connected to work with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped...
Dell Technology Guide
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... charge capacity, which is charged. That is, a battery can show a status of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge... cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent...
... charge capacity, which is charged. That is, a battery can show a status of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge... cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent...
Dell Technology Guide
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... more details. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. H A R D - C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R... The computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R ...
... more details. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for assistance). Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. H A R D - C P U F A N F A I L U R E - D I S K R... The computer failed to help identify the problem. Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. S H U T D O W N F A I V E - See "Lockups and ... page 281). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup...
... Setup Program" on page 287. See "Drive Problems" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. S H U T D O W N F A I V E - See "Lockups and ... page 281). N O B O O T S E C T O R O N H A R D - N O T I M E R T I C K I V E - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). R E A D F A I L U R E O N S E C O N D I N T E R N A L H A R D D R I N T E R R U P T - Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 292. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Entering the System Setup...
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... TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A 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. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. O F - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT...
... TO SEE POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. WARNING: A XXX-W AC ADAPTER HAS BEEN DETECTED, WHICH IS LESS THAN 278 Troubleshooting If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. TI M E R C H I P C O U N T E R 2 F A 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. Ensure that require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. O F - THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT...
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... with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD...
... with two batteries installed, the secondary battery may be installed incorrectly, or the battery or system board may be defective. 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 . - WARNING: DELL'S DISK MONITORING SYSTEM HAS DETECTED THAT DRIVE [0/1] ON THE [PRIMARY/SECONDARY] EIDE CONTROLLER IS OPERATING OUTSIDE OF NORMAL SPECIFICATIONS. IT IS ADVISABLE TO IMMEDIATELY BACK UP YOUR DATA AND REPLACE YOUR HARD...
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For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. CHECK THE ...Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There ...
For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on page 125. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of a new battery exploding if it is incorrectly installed. Windows® XP • Click Start → and click My Computer. CHECK THE ...Computer. If the battery still does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Solving Problems Battery Problems CAUTION: There ...
Setup Guide
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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 ... 13 Using 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 DataSafe Online Backup 30...
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 ... 13 Using 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 DataSafe Online Backup 30...
Setup Guide
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Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold it in place. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 27 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables...
Using Your Studio XPS Laptop Removing and Replacing the Battery WARNING: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the computer and hold it in place. 3. This computer should only use batteries from Dell. WARNING: Before removing the battery, shut down the computer and turn it clicks into place. 27 Shut down the computer, and remove external cables...
Setup Guide
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... might be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). 39 See the Service ...Manual at support.dell. Keyboard failure or loose cable. No timer tick interrupt - Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive read failure...
... might be malfunctioning or system board failure (see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance. Using Support Tools CMOS checksum error - Possible system board failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery. com or see "Contacting Dell" on page 58 for assistance). 39 See the Service ...Manual at support.dell. Keyboard failure or loose cable. No timer tick interrupt - Replace the CPU fan. Hard-disk drive read failure...