142 | Dell PD598 specification

Touch Pad

X/Y position resolution
(graphics table mode)	240 cpi
Size:
Width	73.0-mm (2.88-inch) sensor-active area
Height	42.9-mm (1.69-inch) rectangle

Battery

Type	9-cell "smart" lithium ion
	6-cell "smart" lithium ion
Dimensions:
Depth	88.5 mm (3.48 inches)
Height	21.5 mm (0.83 inch)
Width	139.0 mm (5.47 inches)
Weight	0.40 kg (0.88 lb) (9 cell)
	0.26 kg (0.57 lb) (6 cell)
Voltage	10.8 VDC
Charge time (approximate):
Computer off	2 hours (at 100% in 2 hours)
	1 hour (at 80% in 1 hour)
Operating time	Battery operating time varies depending on
	operating conditions and can be significantly
	reduced under certain power-intensive
	conditions. See "Power Problems" on
	page 103.
	See "Using a Battery" on page 43 for more
	information on battery life.
Life span (approximate)	300 discharge/charge cycles
Temperature range:
Operating	0° to 35°C (32° to 95°F)
Storage	–40° to 65°C (–40° to 149°F)

AC Adapter

Input voltage	90–264 VAC
Input current (maximum)	1.5 A
Input frequency	47–63 Hz

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Contents

Dell Inspiron 9400/E1705 W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Abbreviations and Acronyms Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Wireless Networking and Bluetooth WirelessMicrosoft Windows Logo Key Functions Using CDs, DVDs, and Other Multimedia Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem What You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard DriveDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Contents Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer 104Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 111 102 119 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 133Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 147 121 151 149150 152 Finding Information Warranty informationSupport.dell.com Setup Diagram How to use Windows XP Segment, and enter your Service 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Problems Dell MediaDirect Problems100 General Memory ProblemsNetwork Problems Mobile Broadband Network ExpressCard Problems 102 Power Problems 103 Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsScanner Problems 104 No Sound From External Speakers Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo Sound From Integrated Speakers 105 No Sound From Headphones Touch Pad or Mouse ProblemsVideo and Display Problems If the Display Is Blank Click Appearance and Themes If the Display Is Difficult to ReadIf Only Part of the Display is Readable 107 Drivers What Is a Driver?Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying Drivers Click Roll Back Driver Using Windows XP Device Driver RollbackUsing the Drivers and Utilities CD 109 Infrared devices Manually Reinstalling DriversResolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities Click Hardware Troubleshooter in the Search Results list Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows XP System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Restoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Click Performance and Maintenance Using Dell PC Restore by SymantecUndoing the Last System Restore Click the System Restore tab Removing Dell PC Restore 113 Before You Begin Using the Operating System CDReinstalling Windows XP 114 115 116 Recommended Tools Adding and Replacing PartsBefore You Begin Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer 118 Hard Drive 119 120 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell Memory121 122 123 Modem 124 Mini-Card 125 126 127 128 Hinge Cover 129 130 Keyboard 131 Coin-Cell Battery 132 Optical Drive Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology133 134 Packing the Computer Traveling With Your ComputerIdentifying Your Computer 135 Traveling by Air Travel Tips136 Specifications 137 Memory Ports and Connectors138 In-1 media memory card reader 139 Internal 140Audio External 141 142 143 Weight varies depending onConfiguration of system Physical 144 Operating Storage Obtaining Assistance Online ServicesGetting Help 145 Support Service AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 146 Before You Call Problems With Your Order147 Diagnostics Checklist 148 System Setup Screen Using the System Setup ProgramViewing the System Setup Screens Appendix Commonly Used Options Changing the Boot SequencePerforming a One-Time Boot 150 Touch Pad Cleaning Your ComputerComputer, Keyboard, and Display CDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notices U.S. Only152 Dell Technical Support Policy U.S. Only Definition of Dell-Installed Software and PeripheralsMacrovision Product Notice 153 Definition of Third-Party Software and Peripherals 154 Toll-free Contacting Dell155 Contacting Dell 156 51 481 1570800 90 604 633 592 818 158980-9-15-3978 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 011 709 16702 5441 011 706 168 Toll-free 1800 0600 169Toll-free 1800 0060 Toll-free 1800 006 01344 373 1700870 366 01344 860 171 8001-3605 172 173 GlossaryGlossary 174 175 176 177 178 NIC See network adapter 179 180 181 182 183 IndexIndex See hard drive 184 185 Screen. See monitor, display 186 187 188