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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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Monitors and Displays 55 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 ...
Monitors and Displays 55 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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Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Refreshes the active window. ... programs that option. Renames the selected item. Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Activates the menu bar in a window or on an integrated display. Copies a selected item. Displays icons representing all...
Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Refreshes the active window. ... programs that option. Renames the selected item. Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties window. Activates the menu bar in a window or on an integrated display. Copies a selected item. Displays icons representing all...
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...your hard disk. Because standby does not save your computer. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. When you can cause a loss of unsaved information. Use shut down when you must turn off the... exactly as you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you must turn off the power to your desktop state to start working . Use shut down only when you want to disk...
...your hard disk. Because standby does not save your computer. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. When you can cause a loss of unsaved information. Use shut down when you must turn off the... exactly as you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for example, when you must turn off the power to your desktop state to start working . Use shut down only when you want to disk...
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... click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to ...
... click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to the device name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn ...more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to ...
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.... Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When 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. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to...
.... Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When 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. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to...
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... for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you may want to start in a limited state. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear ... at least 8 seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. This will be displayed. Only the basic files...
... for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you may want to start in a limited state. Write down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear ... at least 8 seconds. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. This will be displayed. Only the basic files...
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...about how to shut the program down properly. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: ...click 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your ...
...about how to shut the program down properly. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: ...click 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your ...
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... settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your startup programs to...- 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system...
... settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your startup programs to...- 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system...
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...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. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power... 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...
...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. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power... 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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... the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer, depending...
... the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer, depending...
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...settings for your computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to exit hibernate mode. OR •...8594; Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 ...
...settings for your computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to exit hibernate mode. OR •...8594; Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 ...
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... the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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... Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes ...; Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: •...
... Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes ...; Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: •...
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...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 protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped ...offers more protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall ...
...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 protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped ...offers more protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall ...
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... being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device...
... being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device...
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...icon The 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 preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. For best results, operate the ...AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. You...
...icon The 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 preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. For best results, operate the ...AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. You...
