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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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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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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... in a window or on an external monitor). Pastes a selected item. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Increases... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Searches for a file or folder. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow ...
... in a window or on an external monitor). Pastes a selected item. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that allow you to that option. Displays icons representing all items in the active program. Increases... only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Renames the selected item. Searches for a file or folder. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow ...
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...Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you restart the computer, your hard disk. When you want to use the computer for example, when you ...desktop state to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to start working . This action shuts down when you must turn ...
...Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you restart the computer, your hard disk. When you want to use the computer for example, when you ...desktop state to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to start working . This action shuts down when you must turn ...
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... computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and...
... computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and...
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... attempt to end all of shutting down . It may not always be preventing your computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several...
... attempt to end all of shutting down . It may not always be preventing your computer from shutting down. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several...
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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 may be displayed. This will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in ... that starts your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in...
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 may be displayed. This will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in ... that starts your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Starting Your Computer in...
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...8226; "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 program down properly.... You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
...8226; "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 program down properly.... You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
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...of your startup programs to increase the storage space on your computer. Local Security Policy - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk ... options in the Tasks area to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128...
...of your startup programs to increase the storage space on your computer. Local Security Policy - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk ... options in the Tasks area to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128...
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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 or configure to your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance...
.... → 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 your computer uses power by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance...
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...; Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when ... computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. FOR...
...; Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when ... computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. FOR...
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...following information 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ...critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - select...
...following information 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 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ...critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - select...
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... a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press ....
... a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and... Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press ....
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... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. 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 the same operating state it...
... NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. 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 the same operating state it...
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...from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more ...computer. Compare joule ratings to your computer 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a ...
...from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more ...computer. Compare joule ratings to your computer 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a ...
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... and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories...
... and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories...
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... 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 the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged... Battery The operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, ...
... 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 the taskbar. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged... Battery The operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, ...