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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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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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (... Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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 Single...
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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (... Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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 Single...
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When this is not successful, you may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your ...
When this is not successful, you may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. OR Shutting Down Your ...
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... words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Write down the message. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107
... words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Write down the message. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107
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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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of the document to manage...
... 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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of the document to manage...
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...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from...
...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Turn off and unplug the computer from...
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and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. advanced system ...
and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. advanced system ...
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... 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 between the two...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
... 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 between the two...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance.
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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 • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the arrow icon by saving 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 • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the arrow icon by saving 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 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. 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 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate.
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... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. 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). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it ...
... the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. 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). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it ...
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... (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and ...devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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. OR • Depending on how you set the ...
... (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and ...devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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. OR • Depending on how you set the ...
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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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the...
... 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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the...
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... power supply in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS ...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power...
... power supply in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS ...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Plug your computer power...
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...battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery...battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. To view the battery...battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery... your battery is fully charged. intensive programs such ...
...battery is not fully charged. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is the time the battery...battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries...) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. You may need to a CD or DVD. To view the battery...battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery... your battery is fully charged. intensive programs such ...
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... household waste. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer ... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or...
... household waste. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer ... see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Keep the battery away from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or...
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... on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is... in the taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates...
... on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is... in the taskbar. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates...
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...computer to optimize your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. If the battery runs completely out of time. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an ...when possible; If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the...
...computer to optimize your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. If the battery runs completely out of time. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an ...when possible; If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the...
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... your computer for example on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Charge time is fully charged. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100...
... your computer for example on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. Charge time is fully charged. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to 100...