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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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... electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 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...
... electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 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...
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.../or process using Task Manager. When shutting down . When this is not successful, you may not always be able to be preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you which programs are ACPI-enabled. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
.../or process using Task Manager. When shutting down . When this is not successful, you may not always be able to be preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you which programs are ACPI-enabled. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105
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...and components will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in ...: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you may be displayed. You may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. This will ...
...and components will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in ...: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you may be displayed. You may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. This will ...
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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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and...
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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. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR...monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as...
...: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR...monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as...
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... system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Computer Management - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - access advanced system tools, such...
... system security for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Computer Management - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - access advanced system tools, such...
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... 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 ...; 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 ...; 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 ...
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... operation when you are ready to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system...
... operation when you are ready to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To wake your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system...
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...time 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 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. Windows®...or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
...time 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 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then click Hibernate. Windows®...or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
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...use one of inactivity (a time-out). select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection 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 • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Depending on how you...
...use one of inactivity (a time-out). select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection 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 • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Depending on how you...
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... turning off computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 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. To...
... turning off computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 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. To...
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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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Surge protectors, 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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Surge protectors, power...
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...valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. ...One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC...
...valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. ...One battery is available. UPS devices contain a battery that the device is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC...
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..., operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications... time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to ...
..., operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications... time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to ...
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... outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care. Keep the battery away from the computer. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment...
... outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of batteries with extreme care. Keep the battery away from the computer. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment...
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... 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 Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level ...less than 80 percent of the power remaining on . If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Checking the Health of times it is in the taskbar. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is...
... 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 Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level ...less than 80 percent of the power remaining on . If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Checking the Health of times it is in the taskbar. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is...
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... Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you are using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges...the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the ...
... Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you are using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges...the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the ...
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...146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to... for an extended period of time. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. NOTE: You can use it. The battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes ...
...146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to... for an extended period of time. HINT: To disable battery charging, you like. A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. NOTE: You can use it. The battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. If the battery is too hot to start charging if the light flashes ...