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... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ... the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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).
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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and ... the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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).
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...existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... as possible causes. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed.
...existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about... as possible causes. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed.
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 ... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 ... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
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...system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ... options to optimize performance. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to ...
...system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ... options to optimize performance. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to ...
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OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, ... computer. To wake your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, ... computer. To wake your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 put your computer is in hibernate ...also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button....
OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 put your computer is in hibernate ...also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button....
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... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you...
... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you...
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... your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time... is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS.
... your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time... is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS.
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... an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time...
... an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time...
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...avoid possible connector damage. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your laptop computer. CAUTION: Before performing these ...undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is ...
...avoid possible connector damage. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from children. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your laptop computer. CAUTION: Before performing these ...undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is ...
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...number of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of time. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the ...begins automatically. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop has this option. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90...
...number of times the battery is connected to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of time. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the ...begins automatically. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop has this option. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90...
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... of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may vary depending on your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with...
... of time. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you store your computer for example on airplanes, where charging of batteries may vary depending on your laptop computer from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with...
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You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
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.... CPU fan failure. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status...
.... CPU fan failure. Diagnostic Lights for assistance). Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various keyboard status...
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If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using...POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory...
If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE SYSTEM CAN ONLY BOOT WITH A 130-W POWER ADAPTER OR GREATER. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using...POWER WARNING MESSAGES AGAIN. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Contact Dell for instructions, see the documentation shipped with your computer's Service Manual). • If memory was not removed or installed, memory...
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...on the computer, do not change them. ASF is designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the ...time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - alternating current - antivirus software - A AC - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve ...
...on the computer, do not change them. ASF is designed to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is able to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. The length of time (years) during which allows the ...time (minutes or hours) that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. A program (or utility) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. accelerated graphics port - alternating current - antivirus software - A AC - Glossary Terms in standby or hibernate mode to conserve ...
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A LAN usually is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to a building or a few nearby ... to 1,000,000 bytes. A measurement of data storage that equals 1000 Hz. The technology used for transmission speeds for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. local bus - MB/sec - K Kb - kHz - A computer network covering a small area. A data bus that supports devices such as 1000 bytes. megabyte...
A LAN usually is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to a building or a few nearby ... to 1,000,000 bytes. A measurement of data storage that equals 1000 Hz. The technology used for transmission speeds for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. local bus - MB/sec - K Kb - kHz - A computer network covering a small area. A data bus that supports devices such as 1000 bytes. megabyte...
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Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after it first. A ... be used to find it has stopped responding. A jumper on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for errors. serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you delete a shortcut, the original file... is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 A SIM card contains a microchip that identifies your computer that encrypts voice and data...
Battery-powered clock on the system board that keeps the date and time after it first. A ... be used to find it has stopped responding. A jumper on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for errors. serial ATA - ScanDisk often runs when you delete a shortcut, the original file... is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 A SIM card contains a microchip that identifies your computer that encrypts voice and data...