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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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... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the...
... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the...
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... all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always be able to Shut Down Normally You may be undocked. 3 Remove the 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...
... all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always be able to Shut Down Normally You may be undocked. 3 Remove the 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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...Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue ...→ Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write...
...Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue ...→ Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write...
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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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may tell...
... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may tell...
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning the Computer To ..., Touch Pad)" on page 57. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. 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 optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning the Computer To ..., Touch Pad)" on page 57. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
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... service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - index options to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - Local Security Policy -
... service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - index options to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - Local Security Policy -
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... power during 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 ... 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...
... power during 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 ... 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...
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... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state 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. To put your computer...
... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state 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. To put your computer...
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards ... devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 put your computer to the arrow icon...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards ... devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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 put your computer to the arrow icon...
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...methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power... about configuring power option settings in standby, it was in before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ...
...methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power... about configuring power option settings in standby, it was in before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and ...
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... options, you may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and...
... options, you may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and...
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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. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions...
... 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. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions...
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...UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being... saved to the hard drive may result in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power ...
...UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being... saved to the hard drive may result in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power ...
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... how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet... in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter ...
... how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet... in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter ...
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...any one of fire or chemical burn. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 ... battery to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may...
...any one of fire or chemical burn. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 ... battery to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or explosion. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may...
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...of the power remaining on the number of times it is the health 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. Each light represents incremental degradation. ...After hundreds of the total battery charge. Checking the Health 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. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The...
...of the power remaining on the number of times it is the health 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. Each light represents incremental degradation. ...After hundreds of the total battery charge. Checking the Health 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. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The...
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... optimize your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.... If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If the...
... optimize your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically.... If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If the...
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...: To disable battery charging, you store your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is charging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge... of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in your computer while the battery is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for an extended period of time. US Department of Transportation...
...: To disable battery charging, you store your computer using battery power until the battery is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in a Dell notebook and the notebook is charging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge... of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in your computer while the battery is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in the computer for an extended period of time. US Department of Transportation...