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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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... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the... and Input Devices. 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).
... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the... and Input Devices. 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).
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..." Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down successfully.
..." Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down successfully.
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...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down your computer. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited ...frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in Safe ...
...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Write down your computer. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. This will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited ...frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in Safe ...
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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 save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you that the program...
... 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 save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you that the program...
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... you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do not allow water...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
... you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do not allow water...: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
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... Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Computer Management -
... Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Computer Management -
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...8594; 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 computer uses power by adapting processor speed 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...
...8594; 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 computer uses power by adapting processor speed 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...
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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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... time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see...
... time to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see...
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...the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in... before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby...
...the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in... before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby...
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... the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time... returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
... the computer. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time... returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
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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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions.
... 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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions.
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...time and to ensure that the device is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in...that provides temporary power to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
...time and to ensure that the device is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in...that provides temporary power to a UPS. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is not fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to... an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon...connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC ...
...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is not fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer to... an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon...connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC ...
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.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
.... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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...it is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter... percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar...
...it is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter... percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar...
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... through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). •...computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the...
... through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). •...computer unattended for long periods of time. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the...
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...taskbar. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to start charging if the light ...computer from overcharging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you can leave the battery in checked baggage. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter ...
...taskbar. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to start charging if the light ...computer from overcharging. After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you can leave the battery in checked baggage. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter ...