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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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... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
... 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
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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. Monitors and Displays 55 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. Monitors and Displays 55 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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... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Undoes an action. Highlight the desired...
... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Undoes an action. Highlight the desired...
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...want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use shut down when you left it comes out of unsaved information. ...Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on standby can safely turn off , so that your desktop is a state in memory on your desktop state to your computer, for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program...
...want to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use shut down when you left it comes out of unsaved information. ...Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on standby can safely turn off , so that your desktop is a state in memory on your desktop state to your computer, for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program...
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... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the... ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look...
... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the... ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look...
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... several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is not successful, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down .
... several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that the computer is not successful, you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down .
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... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible... off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on page 143. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible... off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on page 143. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about ...
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... to choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer. 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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart...
... to choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer. 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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart...
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Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ... and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to manage and update system security for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust indexing options - Advanced tools - Computer Management - Event Viewer - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your...
Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ... and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to manage and update system security for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust indexing options - Advanced tools - Computer Management - Event Viewer - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your...
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... how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 performance provides the highest level of...
... how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your needs. 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 performance provides the highest level of...
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...wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to use. 2 Click the option ...you are ready to start again. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and...
...wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to use. 2 Click the option ...you are ready to start again. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and...
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...computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - To ... the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. 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 to sleep: ...
...computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - To ... the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. 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 to sleep: ...
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...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ 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 ...
...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ 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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... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may not... computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...
... card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may not... computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn...
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...power interruptions. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to 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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power... Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and ...
...power interruptions. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to 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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power... Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and ...
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... your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and...
... your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and...
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...the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer... 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 your battery is not fully charged. The life of your battery: • Using optical ...
...the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer... 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 your battery is not fully charged. The life of your battery: • Using optical ...