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... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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...with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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 ... Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger...
...with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. 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 ... Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger...
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...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 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 run Windows are using. Write down the message.
...Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be lost. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 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 run Windows are using. Write down the message.
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... of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Cleaning the Computer To clean your... available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use this document as skipping, with your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
... of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Cleaning the Computer To clean your... available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Use this document as skipping, with your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
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... one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Advanced tools - Computer Management - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.... index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. Open Disk Cleanup - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ...
... one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Advanced tools - Computer Management - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.... index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. Open Disk Cleanup - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes ...
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... the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer 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) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved...
... the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer 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) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved...
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... one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to ...Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you...
... one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to ...Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you...
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...; Depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable... options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced -
...; Depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable... options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced -
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... power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of...
... power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of...
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...computer in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media ...you use the AC adapter to connect your computer 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 preserving the...
...computer in case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media ...you use the AC adapter to connect your computer 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 preserving the...
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...computers with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible...the battery only with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with a compatible battery purchased...
...computers with your Dell computer. Keep the battery away from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible...the battery only with your computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on disposing batteries. The battery is designed to a docking device, undock it. 2 Ensure that shipped with a compatible battery purchased...
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... approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the computer...
... approximately 90 percent depleted. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of the following: • Connect the computer...
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... turned on the taskbar. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. Charge time is fully charged. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to 100 percent in checked baggage. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer...
... turned on the taskbar. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. Charge time is fully charged. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Click the icon to 100 percent in checked baggage. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen.
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...with your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the documentation for assistance). During normal operation,... Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop ...
...with your computer or search for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - Troubleshooting 275 FOR MORE INFORMATION: to help identify the problem. Replace the battery (see the documentation for assistance). During normal operation,... Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. CPU fan failure. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R E - Possible HDD failure during HDD boot test (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop ...
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... O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you...8226; Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 ...
... O G R A M - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. S T R I T Y. - TI M E - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you...8226; Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. STRIKE THE F3 KEY (BEFORE THE F1 OR F2 ...
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...format - ASF is able to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. The length of time (...to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. battery operating time - alternating current - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and... A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. B battery life span -
...format - ASF is able to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to be depleted and recharged. and operating system-independent. The length of time (...to define a mechanism for informational purposes only and may or may not describe features included with your computer. battery operating time - alternating current - A power management specification that serves as an interface between the video circuitry and... A dedicated graphics port that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. B battery life span -
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...MB - The designation for data transfer ratings. MB/sec - This measurement is typically used for a parallel connection to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. LCD - light-emitting diode - megabits per second. One million bits per second - media bay - A temporary data storage ...A computer network covering a small area. megabit - A measurement of the capacity of data that equals 1000 Hz. When used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. K Kb - memory - kilohertz - A unit of memory integrated circuits. LED - M Mb -
...MB - The designation for data transfer ratings. MB/sec - This measurement is typically used for a parallel connection to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. LCD - light-emitting diode - megabits per second. One million bits per second - media bay - A temporary data storage ...A computer network covering a small area. megabit - A measurement of the capacity of data that equals 1000 Hz. When used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. K Kb - memory - kilohertz - A unit of memory integrated circuits. LED - M Mb -
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...- ScanDisk often runs when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The SCSI can often be used to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you restart the computer ...differs from system setup. SIM cards can be used programs, files, folders, and drives. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes ... by an individual identification number on the system board that is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 you can rename a shortcut icon. Service Tag - serial ATA - Also ...
...- ScanDisk often runs when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The SCSI can often be used to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you restart the computer ...differs from system setup. SIM cards can be used programs, files, folders, and drives. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes ... by an individual identification number on the system board that is often measured in phones or laptop computers. 350 you can rename a shortcut icon. Service Tag - serial ATA - Also ...