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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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. 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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55
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... Refreshes the active window. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Pastes a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Copies a selected item. Highlight the ...Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Renames the selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. Undoes an action. Displays the Address bar ...
... Refreshes the active window. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Pastes a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Copies a selected item. Highlight the ...Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Renames the selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. Undoes an action. Displays the Address bar ...
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... the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full...unsaved information. This action shuts down only when you left it . Because standby does not save your desktop state to your computer uses less power. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting ...
... the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly resume full...unsaved information. This action shuts down only when you left it . Because standby does not save your desktop state to your computer uses less power. Use shut down Windows so that your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting ...
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...-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. OR Click System... Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name.
...-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. OR Click System... Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the device name.
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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, and you which programs are preventing the computer from the docking station.
... 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, and you which programs are preventing the computer from the docking station.
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...in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed. This will be lost. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. You may be displayed after you may want to start in Safe Mode...
...in a limited state. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed. This will be lost. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. You may be displayed after you may want to start in Safe Mode...
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...not shut down and restart your computer. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support:...8226; "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 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down ...
...not shut down and restart your computer. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support:...8226; "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 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down ...
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Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system ... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; index options to optimize performance. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what...
Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system ... policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; index options to optimize performance. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what...
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..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 configure to...
..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 configure to...
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...Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it... to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate ...
...Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it... to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate ...
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... Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - The ...computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for your computer. set the...
... Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - The ...computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for your computer. set the...
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... - When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it was in standby, ...
... - When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it was in standby, ...
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...charge level becomes critically low. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate.... To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive ...
...charge level becomes critically low. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate.... To exit hibernate, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive ...
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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: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby ...to your computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall...
...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: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby ...to your computer. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the network wall...
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...operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on... and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is supplied...
...operating time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on... and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is supplied...
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... Devices, and Batteries) For more information on preserving the battery 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 purchase a new battery during the life of your computer..... The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery...
... Devices, and Batteries) For more information on preserving the battery 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 purchase a new battery during the life of your computer..... The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery...