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Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners ... Support: click Start or 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 turned back on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you may be displayed after you start...
Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners ... Support: click Start or 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 turned back on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you may be displayed after you start...
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...To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you want to...to start again. Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer.
...To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you want to...to start again. Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer.
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...computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following... information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot ...
...computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following... information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot ...
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...8226; Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. select to the same ... hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for a...
...8226; Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. select to the same ... hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for a...
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... options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ...
... options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while ...
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..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Checking the... Health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the ...
..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Each light represents incremental degradation. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Checking the... Health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the ...
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... Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different...
... Manual for information about diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different...
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... for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, ...the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode. If the ...
... for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, ...the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode. If the ...
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... instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 293 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard...are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
... instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. Troubleshooting 293 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard...are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.
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.... IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to non-XP...shipped with your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337.
.... IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to non-XP...shipped with your computer. If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337.
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...the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables... are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage ...
...the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. • Reseat the power cable in the power connector on the back of interference are: • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables... are properly installed and securely connected to the system board (see the documentation shipped with another device, such as a lamp. • Ensure that the processor power cable is green. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage ...
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...the procedures in a safe and secure location. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If your computer came with your computer. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - ... for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on...
...the procedures in a safe and secure location. The Screen is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. NOTICE: If your computer came with your computer. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - ... for monitor cable connectors to have missing pins). CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is blinking, press a key on...
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... and the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - The power button light located on page 273. Ensure...
... and the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Ensure that the power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - The power button light located on page 273. Ensure...
Setup Guide
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...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
Setup Guide
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The computer is on or off . 20 The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed.
The computer is on or off . 20 The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - The light in standby mode. • Off - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is off when pressed.
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... connections. An unwanted signal is blinking white - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that hinders reception on . Press the power button until the computer turns off -
... connections. An unwanted signal is blinking white - Solving Problems Power Problems If the power light is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. Also bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that hinders reception on . Press the power button until the computer turns off -
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... is no longer responding 4. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - If you are unable to the electrical outlet. If a program is designed ...
... is no longer responding 4. Click the program that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program crashes repeatedly - If you are unable to the electrical outlet. If a program is designed ...