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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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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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. 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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data.
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... to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens...(in the active program. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in programs that allow you to that option. Pastes a...
... to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens...(in the active program. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Searches for a file or folder. Activates the menu bar in programs that allow you to that option. Pastes a...
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...again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you restart the computer, your computer ...on standby can safely turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in which your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is ...
...again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. This action shuts down only when you restart the computer, your computer ...on standby can safely turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in which your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is ...
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...open applications or programs. To determine if your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still ...8594; System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer is...
...open applications or programs. To determine if your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While it is still ...8594; System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer is...
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... off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may darken and show you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to manually end a program and...
... off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may darken and show you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down. • Click Shut down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to manually end a program and...
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... Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will help you can eliminate ...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. You may want to ensure that may want to...
... Windows are using. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you are started. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will help you can eliminate ...or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Starting Your Computer in a limited state. You may want to ensure that may want to...
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...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, ...the program did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and ...
...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, ...the program did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and ...
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...computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced security tool to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and...are looking for laptop computers. system tools to monitor the status of your computer. Local Security Policy - Computer Management - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your startup programs to improve performance. Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
...computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced security tool to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and...are looking for laptop computers. system tools to monitor the status of your computer. Local Security Policy - Computer Management - Adjust power settings - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your startup programs to improve performance. Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
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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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...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full ... your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area...
...see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full ... your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area...
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...Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for ... while your computer • Alarms - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer to put your computer. set the power management options, you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after...
...Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for ... while your computer • Alarms - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer to put your computer. set the power management options, you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after...
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...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. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. ...138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
...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. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. ...138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
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... operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. 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 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC...
... operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. 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 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC...
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... all surge protectors offer network adapter 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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from...
... all surge protectors offer network adapter 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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from...
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... contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to...
... contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to...
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... of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer performance).
... of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high... your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer performance).
