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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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... mode. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Displays icons representing all items in Windows Explorer. Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the active program. Cuts ... window. Activates the menu bar in a window or on an integrated display. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Increases brightness...
... mode. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Displays icons representing all items in Windows Explorer. Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the active program. Cuts ... window. Activates the menu bar in a window or on an integrated display. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Increases brightness...
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...you don't plan to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state ...from the computer for several seconds) when you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to your desktop is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your computer. When...
...you don't plan to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down Windows so that your computer uses less power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state ...from the computer for several seconds) when you want to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to your desktop is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your computer. When...
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... window appears asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager... Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of...
... window appears asking for permission to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager... Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your docking station. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of...
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... not always be able to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down your computer from the docking station. 2 Click Start →...
... not always be able to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down your computer from the docking station. 2 Click Start →...
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... Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you have shut down any error messages that may be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message.... The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if...
... Mode Safe mode is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you have shut down any error messages that may be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message.... The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if...
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... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message... may ask you to choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer
... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message... may ask you to choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer
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...Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from... more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Computer Management - Local Security Policy - advanced system tool to view security, application...
...Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from... more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Computer Management - Local Security Policy - advanced system tool to view security, application...
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..., maximizing system performance, or achieving 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 configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and...
..., maximizing system performance, or achieving 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 configure to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and...
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...8226; Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start ...to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard...
...8226; Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start ...to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on the hard...
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...; Depending on how you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, ... may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...
...; Depending on how you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, ... may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...
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...state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on ...
...state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on ...
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...simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. 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 take a short time to exit ...The computer may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level ...
...simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. 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 take a short time to exit ...The computer may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level ...
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... for certain types of different devices. See the surge protector documentation for your computer 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 voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage...
... for certain types of different devices. See the surge protector documentation for your computer 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 voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage...
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... on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data ... Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. One battery is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum ...
... on battery operating time and to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data ... Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. One battery is available. NOTE: To ensure maximum ...
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...decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your laptop computer, ...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) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery...
...decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your laptop computer, ...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) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery...