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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 ... and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 ... and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
Dell Technology Guide
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... all of the programs to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may also indicate why those programs are preventing 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...
... all of the programs to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may also indicate why those programs are preventing 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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... down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . This will help you have shut down your computer in Safe Mode, you are started...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in...
... down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . This will help you have shut down your computer in Safe Mode, you are started...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in...
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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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
... 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
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... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Optical Drives and...
... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Optical Drives and...
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...; Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to optimize performance. change power-related settings so that your computer. and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of the available options to perform maintenance...
...; Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to optimize performance. change power-related settings so that your computer. and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of the available options to perform maintenance...
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...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary 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 ...
...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary 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 ...
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... by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: •...
... by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: •...
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...how you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to...
...how you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to...
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NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. • Power Meter - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a ... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the...
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. • Power Meter - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a ... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the...
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...computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate.... 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. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR...
...computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate.... 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. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR...
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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)
... 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)
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...time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to your computer. Power line conditioners... preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Plug your computer power line into ...
...time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to your computer. Power line conditioners... preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Plug your computer power line into ...
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... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve...
... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve...
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... cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off...
... cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your Dell computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off...
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... reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of...
... reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its... Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of...
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to...
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... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. Click the icon to continue charging the...
... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for example on your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. Click the icon to continue charging the...