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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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...→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). 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.
...→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). 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.
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... your computer. 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...
... your computer. 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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... may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. This will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down...which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may be displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear...
... may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. This will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down...which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may be displayed. The words "Safe Mode" appear...
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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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
... 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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning the... Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning the... Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your...
... for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your...
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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
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... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. To wake your...
... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. To wake your...
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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 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → ... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - Then click Hibernate...
OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 and Maintenance → ... to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - Then click Hibernate...
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...power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - 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...: click Start or → Help and Support. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by...
...power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - 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...: click Start or → Help and Support. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by...
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... or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer... Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
... or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer... Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
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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 modem connection instructions.
... 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 modem connection instructions.
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...to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. UPS devices contain...to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power line conditioners are different from...
...to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. UPS devices contain...to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power line conditioners are different from...
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... first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness ...
... first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and... hold a charge, varies depending on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness ...
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... personal injury or equipment damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. Replace...
... personal injury or equipment damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. Replace...
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... charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Each light ... no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power ...
... charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Each light ... no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power ...
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... or → Help and Support. If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the... management options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (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 connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
... or → Help and Support. If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the... management options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (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 connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install...
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.... NOTE: You can use it. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge when you like. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for example on your laptop computer from overcharging. Click...
.... NOTE: You can use it. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of time. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on airplanes, where charging of batteries may not charge when you like. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for example on your laptop computer from overcharging. Click...
