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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...items in Windows Explorer. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple ... Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Pastes a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display...
...items in Windows Explorer. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Activates the menu bar in the Power Options Properties window. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple ... Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a document or window. Pastes a selected item. Selects all currently available display options (display...
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...computer, your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down when you must turn off, so that you left it. Hibernation is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in which the display and hard disks...When you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer for an extended time while...
...computer, your desktop is a state in which your computer shuts down when you must turn off, so that you left it. Hibernation is a power-saving state, or mode. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is a state in which the display and hard disks...When you don't plan to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is restored exactly as you want to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer for an extended time while...
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...Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, 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. If your docking station. 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 a form of power management, 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. If your docking station. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer ...
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HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may not always be preventing your computer from the docking station. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut ...
HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may not always be preventing your computer from the docking station. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut ...
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...files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that... starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
...files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that... starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
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...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...choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. 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 ...
...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...choose a version of the document to shut the program down properly. 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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...Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust indexing options - Event Viewer - change power-related settings so that your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your...status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative...
...Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Adjust indexing options - Event Viewer - change power-related settings so that your computer. delete unnecessary or temporary files on your...status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Local Security Policy - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative...
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... performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to...
... performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to...
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... put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to start again. To wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off... the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the...
... put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to start again. To wake your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off... the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the...
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... settings for your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - 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. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer...
... settings for your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer: • Power Schemes - Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - 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. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer...
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...• Click Start→ Turn 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. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data....→ Help and Support. 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) OR • Open the display for advanced...
...• Click Start→ Turn 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. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data....→ Help and Support. 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) OR • Open the display for advanced...
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... off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the...
... off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the...
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... joule rating offers more protection. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that...
... joule rating offers more protection. See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from voltage spikes that...
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...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer 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 data loss or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation... for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery...
...to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer 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 data loss or file damage. See the UPS manufacturer documentation... for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery...
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...not fully charged. The life of your computer performance). You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices,... battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see ...
...not fully charged. The life of your computer performance). You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices,... battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see ...