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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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... icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Displays icons representing all items in a window or on ). Activates...Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display.
... icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Displays icons representing all items in a window or on ). Activates...Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Increases brightness on an external monitor). Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display.
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... use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for ... the computer, your hard disk. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to your computer. Because standby does not save...
... use the computer for an extended time while working again. Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that you will be away from the computer for ... the computer, your hard disk. When you want to add memory or you don't plan to quickly resume full-power operation (typically within several days. Hibernation is restored exactly as you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to your computer. Because standby does not save...
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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 continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your ... you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next 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 device name.
... 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 continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your ... you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next 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 device name.
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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. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to ...
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. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to ...
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... shut down any error messages that starts your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support...computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The words "Safe Mode" appear...
... shut down any error messages that starts your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support...computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The words "Safe Mode" appear...
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... may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to shut the program down and restart 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 restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help ...
... may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to shut the program down and restart 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 restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help ...
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...access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. Adjust power settings - provides access to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. ...improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Advanced tools - index options to optimize performance. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your startup programs to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - ...
...access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. Adjust power settings - provides access to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. ...improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Advanced tools - index options to optimize performance. Computer Management - change power-related settings so that your startup programs to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - ...
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... → 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 your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
... → 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 your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
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... the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press ....to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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 ...
... the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press ....to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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 ...
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...is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...the Lock button. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for your computer:...
...is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → ...the Lock button. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for your computer:...
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..., 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) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand ... to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a...
..., 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) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand ... to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a...
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...then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode....the key, and click 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 take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly ...
...then completely turning off computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode....the key, and click 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 take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly ...
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... jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage ... 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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, ...
... jack for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage ... 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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, ...
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... manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 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...
... manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 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...
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...adapter to connect your computer 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) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies ... the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. intensive...
...adapter to connect your computer 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) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies ... the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used . The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer. intensive...