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... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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... notification area of the touch pad. 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 Click OK.... from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input ... Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading...
... notification area of the touch pad. 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 Click OK.... from the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input ... Pad) 63 Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading...
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...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. This will be displayed after you are started. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...shutting down any error messages that may be displayed. Write down your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you start your computer in the corners of the display to...
...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. This will be displayed after you are started. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...shutting down any error messages that may be displayed. Write down your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on . Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you start your computer in the corners of the display to...
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...: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you notice ... your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Use this document as skipping, with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed...
...: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If you notice ... your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Use this document as skipping, with water. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed...
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... on your computer. Computer Management - Event Viewer - index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Local...
... on your computer. Computer Management - Event Viewer - index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. Local...
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...to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to use one of the following methods...computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep...
...to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to use one of the following methods...computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep...
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... in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to sleep: • ...
... in hibernate mode. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance ... To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to sleep: • ...
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... settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the...
... settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the...
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... supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Uninterruptible...
... supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Uninterruptible...
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...depending on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter ... in case your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first...
...depending on how you use your computer, use your computer performance). For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to a CD or DVD. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter ... in case your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first...
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... 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. CAUTION...
... 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Do not use a battery from other external cables from Dell. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from children. See "Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. CAUTION...
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... the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is at a critically low level. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second...
... the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is at a critically low level. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second...
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... time. You can leave the battery in the computer for your laptop computer from being used in your computer while the battery is switched Off. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in...
... time. You can leave the battery in the computer for your laptop computer from being used in your computer while the battery is switched Off. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you can use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
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...computer or see the documentation shipped with your computer). Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer for the topic on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the ...CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - D I S K R ...
...computer or see the documentation shipped with your computer). Replace the battery (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for your computer for the topic on page 337 for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. Replace the ...CPU fan (see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - H A R D - D I S K R ...
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...or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT... T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the...
...or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see your computer). THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THE AMOUNT... T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. PRESS F5 TO RUN ONBOARD DIAGNOSTICS. - • Reseat the...
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... Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to control display brightness. and operating system-independent. The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows®... Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that serves as system setup. 339 Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor...
... Queuing (NCQ) and hot plug. antivirus software - A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to control display brightness. and operating system-independent. The length of time (minutes or hours) that enables Microsoft® Windows®... Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be depleted and recharged. A power management specification that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. A dedicated graphics port that serves as system setup. 339 Advanced Host Controller Interface - ambient light sensor...
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... the term is often referred to a building or a few nearby buildings. MB/sec - This measurement is confined to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilobyte - A command requiring you to form a wide area network (WAN). liquid crystal display - K Kb - local area network...1 MB equals 1024 KB. media bay - A unit of data storage that equals 1024 bits. A LAN usually is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. local bus - megabyte - KB - An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of memory chip ...
... the term is often referred to a building or a few nearby buildings. MB/sec - This measurement is confined to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilobyte - A command requiring you to form a wide area network (WAN). liquid crystal display - K Kb - local area network...1 MB equals 1024 KB. media bay - A unit of data storage that equals 1024 bits. A LAN usually is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. local bus - megabyte - KB - An electronic component that emits light to indicate the status of memory chip ...
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...parallel architecture). When you place a shortcut on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Subscriber Identity Module - RTC - ...number on the system board that occur per minute - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. real-time clock reset - serial attached SCSI - ScanDisk ...- A Microsoft utility that is used in phones or laptop computers. 350 ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your...
...parallel architecture). When you place a shortcut on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. Subscriber Identity Module - RTC - ...number on the system board that occur per minute - real time clock - Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. real-time clock reset - serial attached SCSI - ScanDisk ...- A Microsoft utility that is used in phones or laptop computers. 350 ScanDisk often runs when you restart the computer after you shut down your...