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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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... Click 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). 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ...
... Click 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). 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. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ...
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... complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . When shutting down . When this happens, a program or process may not always be able to end all...
... complete the process of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . When shutting down . When this happens, a program or process may not always be able to end all...
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...your computer. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. Write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. Only the basic files and ... be displayed after you restart your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Press and hold the...
...your computer. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. Write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is turned back on. Only the basic files and ... be displayed after you restart your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Press and hold the...
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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 restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. Access...
... 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 restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. Access...
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... drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth... or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
... drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. Use this document as skipping, with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth... or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries.
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... Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer. Computer Management - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to improve performance. Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Adjust indexing...
... Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer. Computer Management - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to improve performance. Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Adjust indexing...
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... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. To select a power...; 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 use...
... 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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. To select a power...; 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 use...
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...; Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power...
...; Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power...
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...the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. ...power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...
...the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. ...power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...
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...by . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. • Power Meter - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you...8226; Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand ...
...by . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. • Power Meter - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you...8226; Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand ...
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...after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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. ...Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. •...
...after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. 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. ...Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. •...
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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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
... 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
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... may result in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your ...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides temporary power...
... may result in data loss or file damage. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your ...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in that provides temporary power...
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...often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ...ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD...
...often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ...ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD...
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... connector damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the...the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from the computer to work ...
... connector damage. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the...the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of fire or chemical burn. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from the computer to work ...
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... the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If...
... the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If...
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...using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer ...to an electrical outlet when possible; If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing...
...using Microsoft Windows Power Options to optimize your laptop has this option. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer ...to an electrical outlet when possible; If the battery runs completely out of times the battery is largely determined by the number of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing...
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... useful, for as long as you store your computer for your battery). A Dell notebook battery may not be allowed. This is switched Off. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the...
... useful, for as long as you store your computer for your battery). A Dell notebook battery may not be allowed. This is switched Off. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January 1, 2008, the...