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.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
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Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
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... only (not on an integrated display. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Refreshes the active window. Cycles through ...screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, ...
... only (not on an integrated display. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Refreshes the active window. Cycles through ...screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, ...
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...that you left it. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to your ...computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you will be ...
...that you left it. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you want to your ...computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your hard disk. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you will be ...
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..., that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for ...
..., that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for ...
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... click Shut down now, you may darken and show you haven't saved. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may also indicate why those programs are...
... click Shut down now, you may darken and show you haven't saved. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may also indicate why those programs are...
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...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer ...stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with...
...Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer ...stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with...
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... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down 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 of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If your computer ...
... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down 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 of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If your computer ...
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..., such as Event Viewer and System Information. Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - Local Security Policy - advanced security tool to check for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Event Viewer - Open Disk Cleanup - advanced system tool to view...
..., such as Event Viewer and System Information. Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - Local Security Policy - advanced security tool to check for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Event Viewer - Open Disk Cleanup - advanced system tool to view...
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...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 configure to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 configure to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation ...when you may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to start again. Then click Sleep. OR...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation ...when you may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to start again. Then click Sleep. OR...
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...you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use ...To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and ...
...you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use ...To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and ...
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... settings in before entering standby. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time...
... settings in before entering standby. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time...
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... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. The ... the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on ...
... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. The ... the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on ...
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...to your computer from voltage spikes that can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the network ...help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: ...
...to your computer from voltage spikes that can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the network ...help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. NOTICE: ...
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... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result... in the battery bay. One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. NOTE...
... to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result... in the battery bay. One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. NOTE...
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...see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of... a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a ...
...see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of... a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Preserving the Life of a ...