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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...
... 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...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do not allow water...
To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do not allow water...
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... you attempt to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from the docking station. When this is not successful...
... you attempt to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from the docking station. When this is not successful...
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...with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you have shut ... drivers as possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does ...
...with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to start in Safe Mode, you have shut ... drivers as possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. If an existing problem does ...
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... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer.
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer.
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... available in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners,... computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)...
... available in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners,... computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)...
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... status of the available options to optimize performance. change how menus and windows appear to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of...
... status of the available options to optimize performance. change how menus and windows appear to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of...
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... and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two.... 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 ...
... and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two.... 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 ...
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...; Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods to put your computer to the...
...; Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods to put your computer to the...
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...power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the...
...power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ... advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by...
... INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ... advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by...
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... drive and then completely turning off computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your ...
... drive and then completely turning off computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your ...
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... occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to...
... occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to...
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...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner...and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment ...
...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner...and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment ...
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... for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged...
... for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is not fully charged...
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...into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your laptop computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory... possible connector damage. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the safety information ...
...into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your laptop computer. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory... possible connector damage. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from the computer. See "Battery Disposal" in the safety information ...
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... of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the power remaining... the status button on . Checking the Health of the total battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the charge capacity remains, and...
... of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the power remaining... the status button on . Checking the Health of the total battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the charge capacity remains, and...
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... Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. battery life is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to optimize your laptop has this option. You ...through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the ...
... Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. battery life is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is connected to optimize your laptop has this option. You ...through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the ...
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...Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to 100 percent in your computer for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you store ... of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in Dell ControlPoint. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange...
...Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to 100 percent in your computer for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in checked baggage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you store ... of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in Dell ControlPoint. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to start charging if the light flashes alternately green and orange...