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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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows...
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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom (... the computer and from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows...
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... down . When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is ready to manually end...
... down . When shutting down, Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking is ready to manually end...
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... to start in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will ... are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes...
... to start in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will ... are using. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes...
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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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
... 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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Do not use.... Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Use this document as skipping, with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor ...
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Do not use.... Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Use this document as skipping, with water. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor ...
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... in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of your computer. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. access advanced system tools, such as Device...
... in the Tasks area to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of your computer. Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. access advanced system tools, such as Device...
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... and 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 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...
... and 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 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...
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... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. To wake your computer, depending on how you may also use . OR • Open the display...
... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. To wake your computer, depending on how you may also use . OR • Open the display...
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... to best support your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
... to best support your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Then click Hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To... learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select to the same operating state it returns to enable or...
Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select to the same operating state it returns to enable or...
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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 mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply ... hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click...
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 mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply ... hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click...
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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) Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of...
... 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) Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of...
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...printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. 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 UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters ...
...printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. 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 UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters ...
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... adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of 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 adapter until the battery is used . You may need to a CD or DVD. The life of...
... adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of 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 adapter until the battery is used . You may need to a CD or DVD. The life of...
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... a charge, call your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Do not dispose...
... a charge, call your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. CAUTION: Do not dispose...
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... gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates...
... gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates...
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..., do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer ...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the combined charge of ...
..., do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer ...Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to the combined charge of ...
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.... Click the icon to continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may not charge when you store your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. If the battery is hot from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is...
.... Click the icon to continue charging the battery. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may not charge when you store your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. If the battery is hot from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is...