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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer ...
... 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. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 ... Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer ...
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... haven't saved. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may lose data that are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . When shutting down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the...
... haven't saved. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may lose data that are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . When shutting down successfully. 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that the...
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... run Windows are using. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will help 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 identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and...
... run Windows are using. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will help 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 identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and...
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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. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
... 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. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer, see Windows Help... the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth...
... To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with your computer, see Windows Help... the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth...
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... efficiently; Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer: Component Services - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) provides access to...
... efficiently; Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer: Component Services - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) provides access to...
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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 ... 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...
...; 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 ... 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...
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... programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer...
... programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer...
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... hibernate. Then click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one...
... hibernate. Then click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one...
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...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . 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. OR • ... on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE...
...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . 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. OR • ... on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE...
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...computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you...• Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer ...
...computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you...• Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer ...
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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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power...
... 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) Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for modem protection. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. surge protector power...
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... equipment in that the device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip...
... equipment in that the device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to connected devices when AC power is... approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to a separate power strip...
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...Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (...see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your laptop...
...Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (...see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your laptop...
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... to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the...
... to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the...
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...no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental... degradation. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but ...
...no charge. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental... degradation. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but ...
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...If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer, do any of time. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. You can change the settings for long ...
...If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop computer, do any of time. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. You can change the settings for long ...
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... from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008...orange (light colors may vary depending on airplanes, where charging of batteries may be allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer for your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. Click the ...
... from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to an electrical outlet. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008...orange (light colors may vary depending on airplanes, where charging of batteries may be allowed. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer for your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can use it. Click the ...