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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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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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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... (in a window or on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the... Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Refreshes the active...
... (in a window or on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the... Task Manager window. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Refreshes the active...
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... to use the computer again, it . This action shuts down only when you want to save your computer uses less power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely...desktop is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting...
... to use the computer again, it . This action shuts down only when you want to save your computer uses less power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on standby can safely...desktop is restored exactly as you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you must turn off the power to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting...
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If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the computer.
If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (... is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. If your docking station. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to the computer.
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.... If you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it , and you click Shut down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station.
.... If you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it , and you click Shut down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station.
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... are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on page 143. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. HINT: If an ...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. This will be ...
... are started. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on page 143. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. HINT: If an ...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode, you have shut down the message. This will be ...
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... of the document to save. • If you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and ...
... of the document to save. • If you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and ...
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..., local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - Computer Management - advanced system tool to... and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your startup programs to improve performance. Adjust power settings - change how menus and windows appear to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - delete unnecessary...
..., local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - Computer Management - advanced system tool to... and Tools. 3 Use the following options in the Tasks area to improve your startup programs to improve performance. Adjust power settings - change how menus and windows appear to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - delete unnecessary...
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...: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 or configure to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
...: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 or configure to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance...
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...depending on how you may also use . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop ... a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and...
...depending on how you may also use . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop ... a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and...
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...operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to exit hibernate...
...operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer is in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to exit hibernate...
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... options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . view the available battery...
... options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . view the available battery...
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...the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To... exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...
...the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To... exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...
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...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the ... modem protection. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer 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) A device with...
...surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the ... modem protection. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer 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) A device with...
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... surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is being ...preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation...
... surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is being ...preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is available. See the UPS manufacturer documentation...
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... Running the computer in case your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar....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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of ...
... Running the computer in case your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar....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 how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of ...