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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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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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows® XP 1 Click ... off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows® XP 1 Click ... off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
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... shutting down your computer from shutting down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are...
... shutting down your computer from shutting down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are...
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.... The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with...problem later. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to run Windows are ...
.... The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with...problem later. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to run Windows are ...
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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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
... 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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
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For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE...
For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. FOR MORE...
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... to check 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 computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer...
... to check 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 computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer...
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...saves 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 between...Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power (Power Settings...
...saves 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 between...Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power (Power Settings...
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... Support. Then click Sleep. 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: • Click Start and move the pointer to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending...
... Support. Then click Sleep. 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: • Click Start and move the pointer to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending...
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... Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
... Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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... options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. 138... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - • Power Meter - select to the same operating state it returns to enable or disable...
... options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. 138... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - • Power Meter - select to the same operating state it returns to enable or disable...
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... to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power...
... to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power...
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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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge...
... 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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge...
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... or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted.... help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. One battery is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that...
... or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to ensure that the device is interrupted.... help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. One battery is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that...
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... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter... icon on how often the battery is used . intensive programs such as complex 3D...
... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter... icon on how often the battery is used . intensive programs such as complex 3D...
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... burn. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. NOTICE:... You must remove all external cables from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device, undock it clicks into the...
... burn. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer. NOTICE:... You must remove all external cables from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Keep the battery away from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is connected to a docking device, undock it clicks into the...
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... less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on. To check the amount of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Each light represents ...Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights...
... less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on. To check the amount of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Each light represents ...Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights...
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... completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for ...the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to...
... completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for ...the computer to optimize your computer's power usage (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to...
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... Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) This is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . Disconnect the computer from overcharging. However, do not operate your battery). Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer or being used in...
... Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) This is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . Disconnect the computer from overcharging. However, do not operate your battery). Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer or being used in...