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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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55
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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55
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...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open ... item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Undoes an action. Cuts a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in the ...
...display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Pastes a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open ... item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. Undoes an action. Cuts a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in the ...
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... off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for an extended time while working again. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add... to use the computer for several seconds) when you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down Windows so that your hard disk. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the...
... off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer, for an extended time while working again. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down when you will be away from the computer for example, when you want to add... to use the computer for several seconds) when you don't plan to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Use shut down Windows so that your hard disk. This action shuts down only when you must turn off the...
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... any open applications or programs. To determine 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, ACPI will appear next to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer ...Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of...
... any open applications or programs. To determine 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, ACPI will appear next to the computer. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer ...Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- If your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is a form of...
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... the process of shutting down . It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from shutting down...
... the process of shutting down . It may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from shutting down...
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The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you are started. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. This will... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you may want to ensure that starts your...
The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you are started. Press and hold the power button for Windows that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. This will... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you may want to ensure that starts your...
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... choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see :...Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows ...
... choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see :...Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows ...
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...8594; Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - advanced system tool to view security, ... the following options in the Tasks area to improve your startup programs to improve performance. Advanced tools - provides access to optimize performance. change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust visual effects -
...8594; Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; system tools to monitor the status of your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - advanced system tool to view security, ... the following options in the Tasks area to improve your startup programs to improve performance. Advanced tools - provides access to optimize performance. change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust visual effects -
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...8594; System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize ... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your...
...8594; System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize ... system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your...
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... to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Sleep... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. 2 Click the option you want to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves...
... to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Sleep... on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. 2 Click the option you want to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves...
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... 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if... • Press . select preconfigured settings for your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information...
... 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Your computer enters hibernate mode if... • Press . select preconfigured settings for your computer: • Power Schemes - Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information...
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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. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . ...
... - 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. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. • Press . ...
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... in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on how you ...set the power management options, you 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...
... in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on how you ...set the power management options, you 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...
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...connection instructions. 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) Carefully read...crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Some surge protector manufacturers include ...
...connection instructions. 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) Carefully read...crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Some surge protector manufacturers include ...
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... loss or file damage. 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 ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible...
... loss or file damage. 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 ensure that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible...
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Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using ... purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery...
Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery: • Using ... purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. NOTE: To preserve battery...