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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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...8594; Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) ...
...8594; Pen and Input Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) ...
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.... HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may need to shut down . It may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot...
.... HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may need to shut down . It may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot...
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... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 143. Also, you may want to ensure that may want to remove and replace the...
... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 143. Also, you may want to ensure that may want to remove and replace the...
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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. You may need to shut the program down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
... 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. You may need to shut the program down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
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... performance. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. If you...
... performance. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. If you...
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... menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for on your hard disk to check for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Computer Management - Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - index options to help you find what you are looking for...
... menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for on your hard disk to check for laptop computers. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Computer Management - Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - index options to help you find what you are looking for...
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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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... again. To put your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... again. To put your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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... exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: •...
... exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: •...
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...display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings ...in standby, it was in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby ...
...display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings ...in standby, it was in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby ...
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When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. OR • Depending... exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. OR • Depending... exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
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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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the...
... 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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Compare joule ratings to determine the...
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...strip that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. One battery is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical ... power flow to your computer. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices ...
...strip that provides surge protection. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. One battery is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical ... power flow to your computer. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices ...
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... such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your computer performance). For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB ... adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how you use your ...
... such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your computer performance). For more information on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB ... adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how you use your ...
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..." in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from the wall...
..." in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from other external cables from the wall...
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... approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, ...charge capacity remains. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. 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. Checking the Health of the ...
... approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, ...charge capacity remains. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. 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. Checking the Health of the ...
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... options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when... you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to the combined charge of times the battery is largely determined by the number of both batteries. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop...
... options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when... you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is connected to the combined charge of times the battery is largely determined by the number of both batteries. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop...
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... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. This is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can leave...
... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. This is switched Off. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can leave...