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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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... the Address bar list in a window or on ). Cuts a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch ... projector, and so on the desktop. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Undoes an action. Increases brightness on an external monitor). General Keyboard...
... the Address bar list in a window or on ). Cuts a selected item. Displays icons representing all items in the Power Options Properties window. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch ... projector, and so on the desktop. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Undoes an action. Increases brightness on an external monitor). General Keyboard...
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... . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your desktop is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less... power. Use shut down only when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want ...
... . Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your desktop is restored exactly as you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less... power. Use shut down only when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you want ...
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... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. 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 ACPI... computer, see the documentation that came with 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 running...
... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. 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 ACPI... computer, see the documentation that came with 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 running...
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... of the programs to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down your computer from the docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may not always be preventing your computer.
... of the programs to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down your computer from the docking station. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data and the computer may not always be preventing your computer.
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... Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your ... as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box ...
... Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is turned back on. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your ... as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be lost. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box ...
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... and 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. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you ...
... and 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. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer, see Windows Help... on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you ...
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... some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to improve your computer...improve performance. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on...
... some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to improve your computer...improve performance. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust power settings - Advanced tools - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on...
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...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → 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 the life of the battery. • High...
...: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → 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 the life of the battery. • High...
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... a notebook computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on how ... use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Sleep. 2...
... a notebook computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on how ... use . OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Sleep. 2...
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...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...
...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your...enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. set the power management options, you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...
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...the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may ... computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE:...
...the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Depending on how you may ... computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE:...
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...drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer...and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate...
...drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer...and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate...
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... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from... voltage spikes that 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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your...
... NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from... voltage spikes that 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) Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your...
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... to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the...
... to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the...
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...The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of ...is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). The following will significantly reduce the...
...The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of ...is used and the conditions under which is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). The following will significantly reduce the...