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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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Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ...
Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ...
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... down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
... down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
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... Mode, you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you restart your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be displayed...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding,...
... Mode, you are started. If an existing problem does not reappear when you restart your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be displayed...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding,...
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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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power...
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Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch 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) ... liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Use this document as...
Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch 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) ... liquid, or other spray cleaners. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Use this document as...
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... system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) access advanced system...
... system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) access advanced system...
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...→ System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your needs. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
...→ System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your needs. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides three power plans... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
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... data to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your...
... data to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your...
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... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert... 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 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to the arrow icon by ...
... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert... 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 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to the arrow icon by ...
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• Power Meter - 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 before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate -...more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start...
• Power Meter - 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 before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate -...more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start...
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...notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following... turning off computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate.
...notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following... turning off computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate.
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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) See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing...
... 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) See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing...
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...power supply in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...the hard drive may result in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a ...
...power supply in data loss or file damage. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...the hard drive may result in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a ...
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...time of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is used . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications ... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter...
...time of your computer. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is used . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications ... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is fully charged. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter...
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... it clicks into place. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
... it clicks into place. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency for...
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...show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. 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 times it is ...the health of the total battery charge. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of ...
...show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. 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 times it is ...the health of the total battery charge. Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of ...
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...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...; Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you...
...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. FOR MORE INFORMATION:...; Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you...
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... longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. You can leave the battery in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. US Department...
... longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. You can leave the battery in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. US Department...