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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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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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...elements in the active program. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both... display and projector, and so on the desktop. Renames the selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down...
...elements in the active program. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both... display and projector, and so on the desktop. Renames the selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down...
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... When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Windows® XP Standby ...again. This action shuts down when you left it. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a ...
... When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Windows® XP Standby ...again. This action shuts down when you left it. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a ...
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... your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running...
... your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running...
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... may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may darken and show you may...
... may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may darken and show you may...
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...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes.... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. Write down the message. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe...
...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes.... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. Write down the message. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe...
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... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an ...shut down and restart your computer. 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer,...
... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an ...shut down and restart your computer. 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer,...
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...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; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ...running on your computer. Local Security Policy - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one ...
...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; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ...running on your computer. Local Security Policy - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one ...
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...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
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... put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate ... and then completely turning off the computer. 2 Click the option you may also use . Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you are ready to the same...
... put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate ... and then completely turning off the computer. 2 Click the option you may also use . Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you are ready to the same...
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... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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...simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. 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 Then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • ...
... mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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...simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. 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 Then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • ...
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...To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the... also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer...
...To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the... also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer...
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...computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter ...hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. ...
...computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter ...hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. ...
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...a surge protector. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone...ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer. A device with surge protection to ...
...a surge protector. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone...ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer. A device with surge protection to ...
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... operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS...
... operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS...
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... laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time 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 laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the...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 how often the battery is used . You may need to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the...
... laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time 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 laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the...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 how often the battery is used . You may need to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the...