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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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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...
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...
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... all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be able to Shut Down Normally You may need to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to shut down...
... all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be able to Shut Down Normally You may need to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to shut down...
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... off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR...
... off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. FOR...
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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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. Access the...
... 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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. Access the...
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... Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer...
... Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer...
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... Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to optimize performance. Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update...
... Cleanup - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to optimize performance. Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update...
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...and 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...
...and 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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... icon by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending on how you may also use . To wake...
... icon by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending on how you may also use . To wake...
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... 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 mode...; Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode.
... 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 mode...; Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode.
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... Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may also...the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits standby, ...
... Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may also...the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. When the computer exits standby, ...
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... Press . To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it... was in hibernate mode. 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....
... Press . To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it... was in hibernate mode. 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....
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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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused...
... 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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused...
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...uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides ...the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into...
...uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides ...the typical uninterruptible power supply in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into...
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... information on how you use your computer, use your computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
... information on how you use your computer, use your computer. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your laptop computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the...or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or ...
... For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your laptop computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the...or equipment damage. Do not use a battery from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your local waste disposal or ...
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... degradation. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 five lights appear, ...less than 60 percent of the lights are on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge ...
... degradation. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 five lights appear, ...less than 60 percent of the lights are on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge ...
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... computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low... laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately...
... computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Also, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Understanding Low... laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately...
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... January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in checked baggage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging... an electrical outlet to room temperature. However, do not operate your battery). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. After a long storage period...
... January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in checked baggage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The battery is too hot to an electrical outlet. Disconnect the computer from overcharging... an electrical outlet to room temperature. However, do not operate your battery). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. After a long storage period...