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... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 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...
... Using Your Laptop Computer for the First Time 142 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...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... 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 With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE 1394 Device Problems 291 Keyboard Problems ... 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 With...
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Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3... when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change ...the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). ...
Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3... when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your desktop. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change ...the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). ...
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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 may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your ...
HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down Your ...
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...start your computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help ...start in Safe Mode if you have shut down your computer. Write down the message. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will ...
...start your computer in the corners of the display to identify which Windows mode you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help ...start in Safe Mode if you have shut down your computer. Write down the message. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will ...
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... 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, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key...
... 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, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key...
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... Touch Pad)" on page 57. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Do not use compressed air ...to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
... Touch Pad)" on page 57. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the options provided. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Do not use compressed air ...to drip inside the computer or keyboard. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance ...
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... options in the Tasks area to improve your computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Adjust visual effects - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system...
... options in the Tasks area to improve your computer: Component Services - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Adjust visual effects - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system...
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... power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between... Control 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 ...
... power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between... Control 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 ...
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... computer to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods to a reserved area on how you...
... computer to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods to a reserved area on how you...
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... enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes ...
... enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to best support your computer is in hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ...Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes ...
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...• Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). select to the same operating state...configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
...• Power Meter - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). select to the same operating state...configuring power option settings in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click ...
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...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may not operate ...correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot ...
...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. The computer may not operate ...correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot ...
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... 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)
... 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)
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... time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while ...data is being saved to ensure that provides temporary power to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the...
... time, connect only your computer to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while ...data is being saved to ensure that provides temporary power to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the...
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... you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory ... on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer...
... you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory ... on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer...
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... household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your...
... household waste. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. If you need to work with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). When your...
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... icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . After hundreds...
... icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on . After hundreds...
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... on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of ...time. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
... on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Also, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of ...time. You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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...the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge ... (light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in checked baggage. Then connect the computer to an ...
...the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the electrical outlet and allow the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. A Dell notebook battery may not charge ... (light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in checked baggage. Then connect the computer to an ...