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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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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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface 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. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached...
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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface 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. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached...
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... successfully. When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your 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...
... successfully. When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your 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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...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may be displayed. Starting Your ...troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. See ...
...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may be displayed. Starting Your ...troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. See ...
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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 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...
... Start or and Support → Help • "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...
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... Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your... Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57.
... Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Cleaning Your... Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57.
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... system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to monitor the status of the available options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers...
... system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to monitor the status of the available options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers...
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...→ 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 ... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
...→ 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 ... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
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... display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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...to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ...
...to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may take a short time.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ...
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view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and ...off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a ...
.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard drive and ...off computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a ...
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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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when...
... 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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Carefully read the device warranty when...
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...the power flow to your computer to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in that...by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the ...
...the power flow to your computer to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in that...by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the ...
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...to purchase a new battery during the 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 an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power ...Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146...
...to purchase a new battery during the 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 an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power ...Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146...
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...from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and...
...from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into place. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and...
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... in good condition, and more than 60 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Checking the Health of the battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged...
... in good condition, and more than 60 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Checking the Health of the battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged...
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... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, or...(see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Then connect the computer to optimize your ...
... Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, or...(see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Then connect the computer to optimize your ...
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... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of time. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the...
... and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in approximately 2 hours. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of time. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the...
