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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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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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...on the integrated display only (not on ). Refreshes the active window. Copies a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items.... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Undoes an action. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in the...
...on the integrated display only (not on ). Refreshes the active window. Copies a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items.... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Undoes an action. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in the...
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... computer, for an extended time while working again. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that your hard disk. Because standby does not save ...left it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down only when you left it. Hibernation is ...
... computer, for an extended time while working again. When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that your hard disk. Because standby does not save ...left it comes out of unsaved information. Use shut down when you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Use shut down only when you left it. Hibernation is ...
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...System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the... documentation that came with 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. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer...
...System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your docking station. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the... documentation that came with 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. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer...
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... until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it .
... until the system confirms that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it .
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...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a ... replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you have shut down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message...
...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a ... replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you have shut down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message...
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...series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document 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, see Windows Help... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer...
...series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document 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, see Windows Help... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer...
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...Event Viewer - 2 Click System and 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; change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. system tools to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information...advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs -
...Event Viewer - 2 Click System and 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; change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. system tools to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information...advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs -
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... speed to your needs. To select a power plan: 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 meet...
... speed to your needs. To select a power plan: 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 meet...
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... the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. FOR MORE... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
... the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. FOR MORE... INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and...
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... to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTE: Some PC... Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (...
... to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. NOTE: Some PC... Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (...
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... - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending ...on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of ...
... - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending ...on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of ...
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...reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ..., and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate ...
...reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ..., and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate ...
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... offers more protection. 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) NOTICE: Not all ...sometimes permanent damage to your computer from the electrical outlet. 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. A device...
... offers more protection. 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) NOTICE: Not all ...sometimes permanent damage to your computer from the electrical outlet. 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. A device...
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...operating time and to connected devices when AC power 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 ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: ...operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. 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...
...operating time and to connected devices when AC power 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 ensure that provides surge protection. NOTE: ...operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. 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...
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... to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. The life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your 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 the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is...
... to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer. The life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your 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 the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is...