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...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting...computer to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes...
...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting...computer to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes...
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... computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you set the power management options, you are ready to start... again. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. To wake your computer to sleep: •...
... computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you set the power management options, you are ready to start... again. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. To wake your computer to sleep: •...
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...your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer 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
...your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Then click Hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock... mode. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer 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
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...→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data...
...→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data...
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To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer...
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Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If ... incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no charge. That is, a battery can show a status of ...
Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of its original charge capacity remains. EXAMPLE: If ... incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If no charge. That is, a battery can show a status of ...
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... Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual ...diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...
... Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual ...diagnostic lights. Write down the information displayed on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for information about power lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a ...
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...power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located 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... the power light is green. • If the power light ...
...power strip, ensure that the power strip is in this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located 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... the power light is green. • If the power light ...
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ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding ...: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" ... it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD -
ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding ...: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on a CD or DVD. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" ... it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD -
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... that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If ... programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard ...
... that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that your computer. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If ... programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard ...
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...power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power... computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). The computer is ...
...power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I N G A M B E R - I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I S O F F - E L I M I N A T E I N G B L U E - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power... computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with your computer). The computer is ...
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... is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 monitor is turned on. • If the...
... is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. 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 monitor is turned on. • If the...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is working...resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on . - Press a key on page 273. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another ...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The power button light located on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is working...resume normal operation. Contact Dell (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on . - Press a key on page 273. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with another ...
Setup Guide
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... 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24... Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50...
... 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side Features 24... Touch Screen (Optional 36 Using the Optical Drive 40 Removing and Replacing the Battery 42 Software Features 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Dell Dock 46 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 47 Solving Problems 48 Touch Screen Problems 48 Beep Codes 49 Network Problems 50...
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...in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - The battery is charging. • Off - Turns the computer on or off . • Solid amber - The computer is low. 7 Power button and light - The light indicates the following power states: • Solid white ...- The battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The computer is on ...
...in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 Battery status light - The battery is charging. • Off - Turns the computer on or off . • Solid amber - The computer is low. 7 Power button and light - The light indicates the following power states: • Solid white ...- The battery is adequately charged or the computer is powered by the AC adapter: • Solid white - The computer is on ...
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.... • Press the power button until the computer turns off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is not receiving power. • Press the power button. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. •...
.... • Press the power button until the computer turns off - If the power light is solid white and the computer is not receiving power. • Press the power button. If the AC adapter has a light, ensure that the light on the AC adapter is on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on properly. •...
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...touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 ...; Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). •...
...touch pad, or press the power button to resume normal operation. • If the display is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it back on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). 52 ...; Too many devices connected to a power strip. • Multiple power strips connected to see "Contacting Dell" on page 76). Solving Problems If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other memory problems - • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 59). •...
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... the electrical outlet. If a program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Press simultaneously. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - The Program... the CD. Click Applications. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding 4.
... the electrical outlet. If a program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Press simultaneously. 2. Solving Problems If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen appears - The Program... the CD. Click Applications. 3. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. Lockups and Software Problems If the computer does not start up - Click the program that the power cable is no longer responding 4.