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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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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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. 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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data.
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... key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on ). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Searches for a file or folder. Renames the selected item...
... key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on ). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Searches for a file or folder. Renames the selected item...
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..., your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop state to start working . This action shuts down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down ... state in which your computer shuts down only when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you will be away...
..., your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop state to start working . This action shuts down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down ... state in which your computer shuts down only when you want to add memory or you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you will be away...
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... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of...
... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 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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... end all of shutting down , the screen may be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
... end all of shutting down , the screen may be preventing your computer. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
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... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on . Write down with ... at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode ...
... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on . Write down with ... at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in Safe Mode ...
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...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 need to shut the program down and restart 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 ...
...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 need to shut the program down and restart 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 ...
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... Disk Cleanup - Advanced tools - disable some of your startup programs to help you find what you are looking for on your computer. Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to monitor the status of the available options to check for errors or problem areas... restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust visual effects - provides access to optimize performance. change...
... Disk Cleanup - Advanced tools - disable some of your startup programs to help you find what you are looking for on your computer. Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to monitor the status of the available options to check for errors or problem areas... restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust visual effects - provides access to optimize performance. change...
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... 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 performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your...
... 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 performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your...
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.... Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: &#...move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use...
.... Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: &#...move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use...
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.... OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTE: Some PC...
.... OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTE: Some PC...
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... computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it was in... or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state it returns to enable...
... computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it was in... or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state it returns to enable...
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...Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode.... Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card...
...Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode.... Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card...
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...telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 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) Many surge protectors have a...
...telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. 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) Many surge protectors have a...
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... your computer. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories... may result in data loss or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the...
... your computer. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories... may result in data loss or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the...
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...optimize your computer performance). 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) For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using... icon on how you use your computer, use 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. The following will significantly reduce...
...optimize your computer performance). 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) For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using... icon on how you use your computer, use 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. The following will significantly reduce...
