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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 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.
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... all items in a window or on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Activates a power management mode. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open simultaneously). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in a document or ... key Opens the Task Manager window. 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. Increases brightness on ). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have...
... all items in a window or on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Activates a power management mode. Uses the arrow keys to switch between open simultaneously). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in a document or ... key Opens the Task Manager window. 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. Increases brightness on ). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to have...
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...When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for an extended time while working again. Use shut down when... want to start working . Because standby does not save your desktop state to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your computer. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows...
...When you restart the computer, your desktop is restored exactly as you must turn off the computer power. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you want to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for an extended time while working again. Use shut down when... want to start working . Because standby does not save your desktop state to use the computer again, it . Use hibernation to save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your computer. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows...
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...your laptop 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2... next to the computer. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...
...your laptop 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. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2... next to the computer. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ ...
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.... 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it. Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be preventing your computer from shutting...
.... 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it. Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be preventing your computer from shutting...
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...Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. Write down any error messages that may be displayed after you restart ...in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down the message. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will be ... a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
...Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is turned back on. Write down any error messages that may be displayed after you restart ...in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down the message. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will be ... a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com.
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.... • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help...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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a ...
.... • If you had an application or program open, a message may ask you to choose a version of the document to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help...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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a ...
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..., and service system utilities. provides access to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative...
..., and service system utilities. provides access to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust indexing options - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative...
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... 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 ... achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your activity and...
... 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 ... achieving a balance between the two. 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 meet your activity and...
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...Support. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 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... you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power 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) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button...
...Support. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 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... you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power 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) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button...
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...may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or ...8594; Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer is in hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) ...
...may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or ...8594; Help and Support. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer is in hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) ...
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... to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how ...you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display...
... to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how ...you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display...
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..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • ...manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off...
..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • ...manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off...
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...electrical storms or after power interruptions. 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 ...Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone...
...electrical storms or after power interruptions. 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 ...Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone...
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... interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on...and to ensure that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. One battery is available. UPS ...
... interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the battery bay. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on...and to ensure that provides surge protection. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to a separate power strip that the device is interrupted. One battery is available. UPS ...
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... AC adapter to connect your laptop computer. For more information on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex...case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer performance). You may need to adjust optimize your...
... AC adapter to connect your laptop computer. For more information on how often the battery is used . NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex...case your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your computer performance). You may need to adjust optimize your...