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... Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer...
... Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed. This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer...
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... system data to the same operating state it returns 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. OR •... Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you may also use . Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate...
... system data to the same operating state it returns 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. OR •... Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you may also use . Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate...
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... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . FOR MORE... INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. set the power management options, you can change ...
... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . FOR MORE... INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. set the power management options, you can change ...
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... display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for advanced...
... display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for advanced...
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... low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits ...Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the ...
... low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits ...Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the ...
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...Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the lights are on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. After hundreds of the Battery To check the battery... health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three...
...Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the lights are on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its original charge capacity remains. After hundreds of the Battery To check the battery... health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three...
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... computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information...
... computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your Service Manual for information...
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... and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 power button The power button light located on . Power Lights for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and...
... and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 power button The power button light located on . Power Lights for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is ...Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and...
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... 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 275. A Program is no longer responding. 4 ...Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Troubleshooting 293 See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on the screen. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a...
... 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to select the program that it runs in its documentation or on page 275. A Program is no longer responding. 4 ...Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Troubleshooting 293 See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on the screen. Windows Vista The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a...
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See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any ... to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting...
See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see if that your computer. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any ... to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. See "Contacting...
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... devices with similar in standby mode. Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including ... a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer)....
... devices with similar in standby mode. Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is working condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any expansion cards, including ... a lamp. • Ensure that all memory modules (see the documentation shipped with your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are securely connected to the system board (see the Service Manual for your computer)....
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...the procedures in a safe and secure location. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it ... pins). The Screen is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is required for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is blinking, press a key on the ...
...the procedures in a safe and secure location. CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it ... pins). The Screen is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Ensure that the monitor is turned on. • If the power light is required for monitor cable connectors to support.dell.com. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is blinking, press a key on the ...
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... to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is...
... to the system board (see "Contacting Dell" on page 273. Ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is...
Setup Guide
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...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back... Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System...
...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back... Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System...
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Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10
Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10
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... connector - Turns on the back of your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - Connects to a microphone for voice or to high...such as digital video cameras. 6 Line-in sleep state. • Solid white - The light in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 15 there may be a problem with... Press to eject a disc from the optical drive. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light -
... connector - Turns on the back of your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - Turns the power on state. • Blinking amber - Connects to a microphone for voice or to high...such as digital video cameras. 6 Line-in sleep state. • Solid white - The light in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is blinking. 15 there may be a problem with... Press to eject a disc from the optical drive. 5 IEEE 1394 connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light -
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... by interrupting or blocking other signals. An unwanted signal is blinking amber - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 24 Some possible causes of interference are: •...
... by interrupting or blocking other signals. An unwanted signal is blinking amber - The computer has a power problem or an internal device malfunction. For assistance contact Dell, see the Service Manual on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to the same electrical outlet. 24 Some possible causes of interference are: •...
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... Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If a program crashes repeatedly - Ensure that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to perform an operating system ...this version of Windows. 2. End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Turn the computer off . Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click End Task. Click the program that...
... Software Problems If the computer does not start up - If a program stops responding - If a program crashes repeatedly - Ensure that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . If you are unable to perform an operating system ...this version of Windows. 2. End the program: 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Turn the computer off . Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click End Task. Click the program that...
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... the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 Solving Problems --Ensure that the...
... the software manufacturer for troubleshooting information: --Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly. --Verify that your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 Solving Problems --Ensure that the...
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Index ISP Internet Service Provider 11 L line-in connector 15 M media card reader 16 memory minimum and maximum 47 memory problems solving 25 Memory Stick reader 16 memory support 47 microphone connector 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 11 MMC 16 Multi Media Card reader 16 56 N network connection fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 O order status 40 P power button and light 15 power connector 17 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 22 processor 46 products information and purchasing 40
Index ISP Internet Service Provider 11 L line-in connector 15 M media card reader 16 memory minimum and maximum 47 memory problems solving 25 Memory Stick reader 16 memory support 47 microphone connector 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 11 MMC 16 Multi Media Card reader 16 56 N network connection fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 O order status 40 P power button and light 15 power connector 17 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 22 processor 46 products information and purchasing 40