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... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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... pad and the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your...
... pad and the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ... Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Only the basic files and drivers ...a frozen blue screen. Also, you may be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you are started.
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your ... Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Only the basic files and drivers ...a frozen blue screen. Also, you may be displayed. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you are started.
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... of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, ... an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks...
... of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, ... an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks...
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...: Component Services - Local Security Policy - disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)... Information. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust power settings - Adjust visual effects - provides access to optimize performance.
...: Component Services - Local Security Policy - disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)... Information. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust power settings - Adjust visual effects - provides access to optimize performance.
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... the Lock button. To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume.... 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... the Lock button. To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume.... 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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... your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start... 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...
... your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then click Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start... 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...
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NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer... enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer... enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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...Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. ...supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to the hard drive may result...
...Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. ...supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. One battery is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to the hard drive may result...
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... when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter...
... when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter...
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... . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire...
... . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of fire or chemical burn. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. CAUTION: Do not dispose of fire...
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... of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see...
... of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see...
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..., for as long as you like. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for your laptop computer from overcharging. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. You can use it. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer...
..., for as long as you like. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you store your computer for your laptop computer from overcharging. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. You can use it. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Then connect the computer...
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Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
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...for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.... U R E - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual...
...for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. If the computer malfunctions, you received is not listed in the table, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on the Dell Support website support.dell.... U R E - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the meaning of the various diagnostic lights displayed, see the Service Manual...
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... THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service...Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. Contact Dell for instructions,...
... THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the memory (for assistance (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 337). S T R I L E D - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see your computer's Service...Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. Contact Dell for instructions,...
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...only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. The length of time (minutes or hours) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. A power management ...of electricity that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to an electrical outlet. ASF is able to control display brightness. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that helps to be platform- Also referred to the ...
...only and may or may not describe features included with your particular computer. The length of time (minutes or hours) that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. BIOS - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. A power management ...of electricity that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to an electrical outlet. ASF is able to control display brightness. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that helps to be platform- Also referred to the ...
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K Kb - A unit of data storage that equals 1024 bytes but is often referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. key combination - L LAN - liquid crystal display - light-emitting diode - A measurement of data that equals 1,048,576 bytes... A measurement of memory integrated circuits. megabits per second. This measurement is confined to hard drive storage, the term is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. When used to refer to a building or a few nearby buildings. A measurement of the capacity of memory chip...
K Kb - A unit of data storage that equals 1024 bytes but is often referred to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. key combination - L LAN - liquid crystal display - light-emitting diode - A measurement of data that equals 1,048,576 bytes... A measurement of memory integrated circuits. megabits per second. This measurement is confined to hard drive storage, the term is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. When used to refer to a building or a few nearby buildings. A measurement of the capacity of memory chip...
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... device is used in phones or laptop computers. 350 A type of some computers that identifies your computer. Service Tag - When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you restart the computer after you call Dell for customer service or technical support...the optimal clock speed of rotations that provides quick access to a computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. SATA - serial connector - shortcut - RPM - serial attached SCSI - Setup program differs from ...
... device is used in phones or laptop computers. 350 A type of some computers that identifies your computer. Service Tag - When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you restart the computer after you call Dell for customer service or technical support...the optimal clock speed of rotations that provides quick access to a computer, such as hard drives, CD drives, printers, and scanners. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. SATA - serial connector - shortcut - RPM - serial attached SCSI - Setup program differs from ...