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.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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... 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 Area Networks (LAN...
... 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 Area Networks (LAN...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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... Problems 298 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...
... Problems 298 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...
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Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
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... Task Manager window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames the selected item...currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Cuts a selected item. Activates the menu bar in programs that...
... Task Manager window. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Renames the selected item...currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Cuts a selected item. Activates the menu bar in programs that...
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... is restored exactly as you left it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer. Use shut down only when you left it. Because standby does not save your desktop state to... your hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep...
... is restored exactly as you left it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer. Use shut down only when you left it. Because standby does not save your desktop state to... your hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep...
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... and the documentation that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is ACPI... your docking station. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the computer. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running-
... and the documentation that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is ACPI... your docking station. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the computer. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running-
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... your computer. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down .
... your computer. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down .
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... a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down your computer. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you may be lost... computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to ...
... a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down your computer. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you may be lost... computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to ...
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... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version ... did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see...
... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version ... did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see...
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... manage and update system security for laptop computers. index options to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to optimize performance. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Adjust indexing options - Computer Management - advanced security tool to improve performance. Adjust power settings - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP ...
... manage and update system security for laptop computers. index options to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to optimize performance. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Adjust indexing options - Computer Management - advanced security tool to improve performance. Adjust power settings - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP ...
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... highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the...
... highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the...
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...laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to start again. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click ...your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to ...
...laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to start again. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click ...your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to ...
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... Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more... about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you may also ...
... Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more... about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you may also ...
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...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns ...to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you may lose ...
...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns ...to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you may lose ...
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...computer is in before entering hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, ...and click Hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the...
...computer is in before entering hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, ...and click Hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the...
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... caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the network wall...
... caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the network wall...
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... Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power ...information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating...
... Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power ...information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating...
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...is used and the conditions under which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your laptop computer. For best results, operate the...fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer. For more information on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery...
...is used and the conditions under which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your laptop computer. For best results, operate the...fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your computer. For more information on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery...
