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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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...keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Refreshes the active window. Pastes a selected item. Copies a selected item. Undoes an action. Highlight the ... only (not on an integrated display. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Cuts a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display ...
...keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Refreshes the active window. Pastes a selected item. Copies a selected item. Undoes an action. Highlight the ... only (not on an integrated display. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Cuts a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display ...
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...Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. When you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down when you restart the computer, your computer. ...your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and ...
...Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off, so that you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. When you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down when you restart the computer, your computer. ...your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and ...
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... (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device ..., see the documentation that came with your docking station. If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices.
... (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device ..., see the documentation that came with your docking station. If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices.
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... or process may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now, you may not always be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . If you click...
... or process may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is not successful, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now, you may not always be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . If you click...
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... default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in... a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on . HINT: If an error... and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
... default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is turned back on page 143. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in... a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on . HINT: If an error... and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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... 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 your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers... You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If ...
... 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 your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers... You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. If ...
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... in the Tasks area to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust power settings - system tools to improve your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - advanced system tool to view security, application, and ... 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change how menus and windows ...
... in the Tasks area to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust power settings - system tools to improve your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - advanced system tool to view security, application, and ... 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced security tool to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change how menus and windows ...
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..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 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...
..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 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...
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...you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. 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. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the arrow icon by copying system data to a ...
...you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. 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. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the arrow icon by copying system data to a ...
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... computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. 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 one of the following information...• Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take ...
... computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. 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 one of the following information...• Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take ...
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... standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... 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 . select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...
... standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ... 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 . select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...
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...your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or 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. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same ... Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 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 ...
...your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or 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. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same ... Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 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 ...
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...surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack...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 ...
...surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack...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 ...
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... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or...
... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or...
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... time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during...
... time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during...