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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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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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... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Copies a selected item. Undoes an action. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display...window. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or ...
... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Copies a selected item. Undoes an action. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display...window. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or ...
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... while on your desktop state to start working . Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save power when you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you want to add memory or you don't plan ...Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Shutdown States Microsoft®...
... while on your desktop state to start working . Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save power when you left it comes out of unsaved information. When you want to add memory or you don't plan ...Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Shutdown States Microsoft®...
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... any open applications or programs. To determine 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and ...Computer If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of power management, that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager...
... any open applications or programs. To determine 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and ...Computer If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of power management, that came with your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager...
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... of shutting down your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. When this is available only on computers that you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer...
... of shutting down your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. When this is available only on computers that you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer...
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...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about .... Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will be displayed after you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting ...
...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about .... Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will be displayed after you have shut down any error messages that power is off and components will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting ...
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...message may ask you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...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 your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows...
...message may ask you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more ...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 your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows...
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...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; index options to improve performance. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the... some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust power settings - system tools to check for on your computer. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - change how menus and windows ...
...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; index options to improve performance. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the... some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust power settings - system tools to check for on your computer. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - change how menus and windows ...
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...; 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 maximize...system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 your activity...
...; 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 maximize...system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 your activity...
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... computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To wake your computer, depending on.... 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) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to...
... computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To wake your computer, depending on.... 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) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to...
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...your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to sleep: •... Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery...
...your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to sleep: •... Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery...
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... Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by...To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click...
... Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by...To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click...
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...hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to the same ...Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the ...
...hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may take a short time to the same ...Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the ...
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... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the ... connection instructions. 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) See the surge...
... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the ... connection instructions. 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) See the surge...
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... the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. See the...
... the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. See the...
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... 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 laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your ...devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. The life of your computer. For ...
... 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 laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your ...devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. The life of your computer. For ...