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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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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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Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Cuts a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Renames the selected item. Refreshes the active window. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key...
Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Cuts a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices... (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Renames the selected item. Refreshes the active window. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key...
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..., so that you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which... you want to start working . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. When you restart the computer, your desktop state to save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so...
..., so that you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add memory or you must turn off the computer power. This action shuts down to use the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which... you want to start working . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. When you restart the computer, your desktop state to save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so...
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... laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→...devices. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Docking and Undocking Your ...
... laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→...devices. If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Docking and Undocking Your ...
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... and complete the process of shutting down now, you may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved. When this is not successful, you lose...
... and complete the process of shutting down now, you may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved. When this is not successful, you lose...
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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. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the...
... Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the...
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..., see : • Windows Help and 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After... on your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while 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 ask you to choose a version of ...
..., see : • Windows Help and 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After... on your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while 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 ask you to choose a version of ...
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...computer. disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - Computer Management - Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. ... Performance and Ensure Security) delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. ...
...computer. disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - Computer Management - Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. ... Performance and Ensure Security) delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. ...
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... 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 needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135...
... 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 needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135...
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.... 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. ...to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
.... 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. ...to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
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...and Support. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters... critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start...
...and Support. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters... critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start...
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... Help and Support. 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. To enter standby: • Click Start→...; Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select to the same operating state it may also use one of...
... Help and Support. 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. To enter standby: • Click Start→...; Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select to the same operating state it may also use one of...
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... time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate...Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. 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: ...
... time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate...Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. 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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...types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. A device with surge protection to...that 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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem connection ...
...types of different devices. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. A device with surge protection to...that 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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem connection ...
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... documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as ...the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a separate power strip that provides surge ...
... documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is available. Connect other devices, such as ...the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a separate power strip that provides surge ...
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...computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which is used and the conditions under which it is the time ...the computer in case your computer 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 computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the...
...computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which is used and the conditions under which it is the time ...the computer in case your computer 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 computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the...