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...→ Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in ...Computer in Safe Mode, you may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery...
...→ Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in ...Computer in Safe Mode, you may want to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Press and hold the power button for Windows that may be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery...
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... your computer, depending on how you may also use . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. OR • Depending on how you... set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use one of the following methods ...
... your computer, depending on how you may also use . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. OR • Depending on how you... set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use one of the following methods ...
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... sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137... charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer...
... sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137... charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer...
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...→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. To exit standby, depending on how you...
...→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. To exit standby, depending on how you...
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...computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level... to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press .
...computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level... to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press .
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... 3 seconds. Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the .... Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the ...
... 3 seconds. Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the .... Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the ...
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... to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed...
... to be used to run a more complete system test to evaluate your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed...
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...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the ... of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving...
...the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the ... of the procedures in standby mode. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving...
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... the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 275. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O... S T I C L I O N - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable...
... the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 275. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O... S T I C L I O N - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable...
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... the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible...
... the software. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible...
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... computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is in known...
... computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - The computer is in known...
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... graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a ...information, see the monitor's documentation. however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If your computer. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting The Screen is Difficult...
... graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is blinking, press a ...information, see the monitor's documentation. however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If your computer. Ensure that the monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting The Screen is Difficult...
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... your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). The power button light located on the back of the procedures in...
... your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337). The power button light located on the back of the procedures in...
Setup Guide
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... Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Front View Features 22 Computer... the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and ...
... Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Inspiron Laptop 18 Right View Features 18 Front View Features 22 Computer... the Optical Drive 30 Display Features 32 Dell Extended Battery Life 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 34 Software Features 36 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 39 Dell Dock 40 Solving Problems 41 Beep Codes 41 Network Problems 42 Power Problems 43 Memory Problems 45 Lockups and ...
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...or to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the optical drive tray. 6 Eject button - H) • MMC+ NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in /Microphone connector - Save...ray Discs (optional). Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 19 Provides a fast and convenient way to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in the media card slot. MS/Pro 7-in the slot. Blanks from dust... drive - M and type - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector -
...or to view and share digital photos, music, videos, and documents stored on the optical drive tray. 6 Eject button - H) • MMC+ NOTE: Your computer ships with a plastic blank installed in /Microphone connector - Save...ray Discs (optional). Ejects the optical drive tray when pressed. 19 Provides a fast and convenient way to a powered speaker or sound system. 2 Audio in the media card slot. MS/Pro 7-in the slot. Blanks from dust... drive - M and type - Blanks protect unused slots from other particles. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Audio out/Headphone connector -
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... pad, press the key on the function key row on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Turns the computer on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button -
... pad, press the key on the function key row on or off when pressed. 2 Function key row - Turns the computer on the keyboard. 4 Touch pad buttons (2) - Using Your Inspiron Laptop 1 Power button -
Setup Guide
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...power button to verify that the power strip is not responding - Power Problems If the power or battery indicator light is off , in standby or hibernate mode, or not receiving power. • Press the power button...power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is turned on properly. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power... extension cables to resume normal operation. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power... is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off or...
...power button to verify that the power strip is not responding - Power Problems If the power or battery indicator light is off , in standby or hibernate mode, or not receiving power. • Press the power button...power or battery indicator light is solid white and the computer is turned on properly. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power... extension cables to resume normal operation. • Reseat the AC adapter cable into both the power... is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off or...
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... the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). An unwanted signal is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the keyboard...
... the connected mouse or a finger on the touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 69). An unwanted signal is low. • Connect the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. • Press a key on the keyboard...
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... Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program stops responding - Click End Task. If a program is ... WARNING: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. End the program: 1. If you are unable to...
... Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program stops responding - Click End Task. If a program is ... WARNING: You might lose data if you are unable to the electrical outlet. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the power cable is firmly connected to the computer and to perform an operating system shutdown. End the program: 1. If you are unable to...