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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 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...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 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...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... 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 With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... 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 With...
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... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning...Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or ...
... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Cleaning...Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). In the Gestures tab, enable or ...
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... on computers that you click Shut down successfully. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
... on computers that you click Shut down successfully. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
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...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that may want... to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will help you may want to start in Safe Mode if you are started. Shutting Down Your ...
...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you have shut down any error messages that may want... to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will help you may want to start in Safe Mode if you are started. Shutting Down Your ...
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... Start 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 restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135...
... Start 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 restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135...
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... available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation...
... available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation...
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... your computer. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced security tool to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security...
... your computer. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - advanced security tool to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security...
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... → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ... 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...
... → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ... 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...
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... computer 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) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on...
... computer 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) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on...
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... → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the...
... → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the...
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NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it returns to ... inactivity (a time-out). To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the...
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it returns to ... inactivity (a time-out). To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the...
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To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) ...it returns to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following...
To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) ...it returns to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following...
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... 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 surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem connection instructions. Compare joule...
... 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 surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem connection instructions. Compare joule...
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...: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is supplied as a printer... separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line conditioners...
...: Loss of power while data is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to your computer. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that the device is supplied as a printer... separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is available. Power line conditioners...
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NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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... how you use your computer, use your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power ...
NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect 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... how you use your computer, use your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power ...
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... of the computer, and slide the battery out of batteries with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Keep the battery away from other external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or...
... of the computer, and slide the battery out of batteries with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Keep the battery away from other external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or...
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... Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking... remains. After hundreds of the battery. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and...
... Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Checking... remains. After hundreds of the battery. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and...
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...options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options"...to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If the battery runs completely out of time. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on...
...options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options"...to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If the battery runs completely out of time. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on...
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... is useful, for an extended period of time. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may vary depending on the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on airplanes, where charging of January 1, 2008, the US...
... is useful, for an extended period of time. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may vary depending on the taskbar. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Charge time is longer with the computer turned on airplanes, where charging of January 1, 2008, the US...