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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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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 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.
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Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Closes the active window (in a document or window. Displays icons representing all items in ..., external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. Cuts a selected item. Renames the selected item. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different...
Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Closes the active window (in a document or window. Displays icons representing all items in ..., external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. Cuts a selected item. Renames the selected item. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different...
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.... Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can ...safely turn off the computer power. Use shut down only when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows...
.... Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that your desktop is a state in memory on standby can ...safely turn off the computer power. Use shut down only when you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows...
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... If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
... If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel...
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... the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station.
... the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station.
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...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed... will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in a limited state. Also, ...
...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed... will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in a limited state. Also, ...
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Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... • "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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were ...
Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.... • "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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were ...
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...system utilities. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; index options to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. Open Disk...options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance&#...
...system utilities. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; index options to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. Open Disk...options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance&#...
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... meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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...
... meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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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...Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display..., depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • ...
...Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display..., depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • ...
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... hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot remove...
... hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - NOTICE: You cannot remove...
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...When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC... click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. • Press . To...
...When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC... click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. • Press . To...
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...and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode ...Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: •...
...and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode ...Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: •...
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...choosing a surge protector. 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 surge...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare ...
...choosing a surge protector. 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 surge...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Compare ...
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... off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner ... settings, operate your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information...
... off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner ... settings, operate your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information...
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... can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust...your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices...
... can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust...your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices...
