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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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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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Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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 ...
Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. 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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... mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Refreshes the active window. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the active program. Renames the selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to ... key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode.
... mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Refreshes the active window. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the active program. Renames the selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to ... key Opens the Task Manager window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode.
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...; Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to start working . When you want to use the computer for an extended time while ...your computer. Hibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which ...
...; Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to start working . When you want to use the computer for an extended time while ...your computer. Hibernation is a state in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which ...
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... is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to control the amount of power management, that came with your docking station. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device...
... is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to control the amount of power management, that came with your docking station. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device...
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... to shut down successfully. If you click Shut down now, you may darken and show you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes...
... to shut down successfully. If you click Shut down now, you may darken and show you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. If you undock before preparing the computer, you lose unsaved data and the computer may not recover normal operation for several minutes...
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... screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you...Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. HINT: If an error message... Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • ...
... screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you...Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. HINT: If an error message... Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • ...
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...while your computer. If your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ...
...while your computer. If your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ...
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Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. system tools to monitor the status of ... laptop computers. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Computer Management - Advanced tools - Open Disk Cleanup - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from...
Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer. system tools to monitor the status of ... laptop computers. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Computer Management - Advanced tools - Open Disk Cleanup - Adjust visual effects - change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from...
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...; 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance.
...; 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance.
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... to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer to sleep: ...• Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the...
... to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer to sleep: ...• Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the...
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...) your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your ...hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: ...
...) your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you can change the following methods to put your ...hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: ...
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...Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may ...also use one of inactivity (a time-out). 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. To enter standby: •...
...Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may ...also use one of inactivity (a time-out). 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. To enter standby: •...
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...entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved ...area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot ...
...entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved ...area on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot ...
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... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect...permanent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that 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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem ...
... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect...permanent damage to your computer from voltage spikes that 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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem ...
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... laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and...
... laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and...
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You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with...operating time of your computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. For more information on the taskbar. intensive programs such ...
You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with...operating time of your computer performance). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. For more information on the taskbar. intensive programs such ...