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... 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 use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your...
... 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 use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your...
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... of different devices. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with surge protection...
... of different devices. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. A device with surge protection...
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... the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on how often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the...laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex ...
... the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on how often the battery is used . For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the...laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex ...
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... your computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of ... an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery ...
... your computer. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of ... an incompatible battery may increase the risk of the following methods: Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery ...
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...power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you are using Microsoft Windows Power... recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, ...your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Then...the battery alarms through the power management options in the media... battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). battery ...
...power management options in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you are using Microsoft Windows Power... recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, ...your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Then...the battery alarms through the power management options in the media... battery in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). battery ...
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NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. This is switched ... store your computer for example on your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be...
NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. Disconnect the computer from overcharging. This is switched ... store your computer for example on your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for as long as you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in a hot environment, the battery may not be...
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... Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED...CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking ...
... Connect the correct AC adapter to the computer or docking station. YOU SHOULD UNDOCK, REDOCK, ATTACH THE POWER ADAPTER, OR PLUG IN THE POWER CORD. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 281). THE AC POWER ADAPTER TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED...CHANGE YOUR MEMORY... THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking ...
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... BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2...
... BE U N A B L E T O C H A R G E B A T T E R I E S U N T I L T H I S B A T T E R Y I Z E D - THIS SYSTEM WILL BE UNABLE TO CHARGE THIS BATTERY. - WARNING: THE BATTERY ATTACHED CANNOT POWER THE SYSTEM. WARNING! HIT F1 TO CONTINUE. Contact Dell for assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 307. Connect the correct AC adapter. THIS WILL INCREASE THE TIME TO CHARGE THE BATTERY. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO CONTINUE, F2...
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...search. 3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S ... O T S U P P O R T E D . - OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I T H E R R O R C...
...search. 3 If the Help and Support window displays a Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. EITHER UNDOCK OR INSERT AN APPROPRIATE ADAPTER. STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO S H U T D O W N . - IF THE PROBLEM R E C U R S ... O T S U P P O R T E D . - OR 4 In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem. YOUR SYSTEM AUTOMATICALLY POWERED OFF BECAUSE IT BECAME WARMER THAN EXPECTED. Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Contacting Dell" on page 281). ***PROCESSOR MICROCODE UPDATE FAILURE*** THE REVISION OF PROCESSOR IN T H E S YS T E M I T H E R R O R C...
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...adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to ensure that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power...C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For information about your computer. • Remove any of the card is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting The Screen is required for...
...adapter, ensure that the adapter is correctly attached to ensure that the monitor cable is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power...C A L O U T L E T - however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For information about your computer. • Remove any of the card is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting The Screen is required for...
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... time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- AHCI - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that... technologies such as system setup. 339 ASF - ASF is able to the computer. battery operating time - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be used for video-related tasks. ACPI - alert standards format - B battery life span - BIOS - alternating current...
... time (years) during which allows the storage driver to a management console. A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. The length of electrical power allocated to each device attached to be platform- AHCI - and operating system-independent. A program (or utility) that... technologies such as system setup. 339 ASF - ASF is able to the computer. battery operating time - Unless you plug the AC adapter power cable in to be used for video-related tasks. ACPI - alert standards format - B battery life span - BIOS - alternating current...
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... when the computer is assigned to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to it. programmed input/output - pixel - Pixels are common types of a second. power-on a display screen. nanosecond - Each partition can set and the ... storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. A modification to the PCI interface that is turned off or loses its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A measure of time that you can contain multiple logical drives. A type of optical...
... when the computer is assigned to automatically configure devices. Modems and network adapters are arranged in rows and columns to it. programmed input/output - pixel - Pixels are common types of a second. power-on a display screen. nanosecond - Each partition can set and the ... storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. A modification to the PCI interface that is turned off or loses its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A measure of time that you can contain multiple logical drives. A type of optical...
Setup Guide
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...adapter 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS... 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 ...Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Optional Graphics Processor Feature 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power ...
...adapter 6 Check the Wireless Control 7 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 8 Press the Power Control 9 Set Up Windows Vista 10 Connecting to the Internet (Optional 10 Setting Up 5.1 Audio Connections 12 Removing and Replacing the Battery 13 Using Your Studio XPS... 14 Device Status Lights 14 Right Side Features 16 Left Side Features 20 Display Features 22 Media, Wireless, and Power Controls 23 ...Computer Base and Keyboard Features 24 Optional Graphics Processor Feature 26 Software Features 26 Solving Problems 29 Network Problems 29 Power ...
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Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with worldwide power outlets. Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
Setting Up Your Studio XPS™ Laptop Connect the AC adapter Connect the AC adapter to a power strip or electrical outlet may cause fire or equipment damage. 6 However, power connectors and power strips vary among countries. CAUTION: The AC adapter works with worldwide power outlets. Using an incompatible cable or incorrectly connecting the cable to the computer and then plug it into a wall outlet or surge protector.
Setup Guide
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...the computer is powered off or sleep state, even if they are compliant with PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare automatically shuts off or sleep state. battery is critically low • Blinking white - Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 ...eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. battery is low • Flashing amber - This connector can also be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 18 6 AC adapter...
...the computer is powered off or sleep state, even if they are compliant with PowerShare - NOTE: The USB PowerShare automatically shuts off or sleep state. battery is critically low • Blinking white - Using Your Studio XPS™ 5 ...eSATA/USB combo connector with the USB specification. battery is low • Flashing amber - This connector can also be used for charging USB devices when the computer is charged • Blinking white - computer is powered on /off when only 10% of the total battery life remains. 18 6 AC adapter...
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...powered on battery power • Solid amber - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal. 5 USB connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects your computer to a TV for HDMI. NOTE: When used as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 DisplayPort connector - Using Your Studio XPS...™ 3 VGA connector - computer is in sleep state On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer is running on and ...
...powered on battery power • Solid amber - NOTE: Before you are using a cabled network signal. 5 USB connector - Attaches a commercially available antitheft device to a monitor or projector. 4 Network connector - Connects your computer to a TV for HDMI. NOTE: When used as a mouse, keyboard, printer, external drive, or MP3 player. 6 DisplayPort connector - Using Your Studio XPS...™ 3 VGA connector - computer is in sleep state On AC adapter: • Solid white - computer is running on and ...
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... to your activity and by your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the battery life and by reducing the amount of system performance on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Studio XPS™ • Power saver - Click Back up files or Back...
... to your activity and by your computer by adapting processor speed to maximize the battery life and by reducing the amount of system performance on Your User Account Control dialog box and follow the instructions in the Back up computer. 3. Using Your Studio XPS™ • Power saver - Click Back up files or Back...
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... network connector lets you verify that the light on the AC adapter is not on, try turning on the computer with the AC adapter. • Check both ends of the AC adapter cable connections. Power Problems If the power light is working and provides information on the hinges indicate the ...following: On battery power: • Solid white - The link integrity light does not...
... network connector lets you verify that the light on the AC adapter is not on, try turning on the computer with the AC adapter. • Check both ends of the AC adapter cable connections. Power Problems If the power light is working and provides information on the hinges indicate the ...following: On battery power: • Solid white - The link integrity light does not...
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On AC adapter: • Solid white - For more information about the type of memory supported by pressing a key on . 31 Select the program that your computer on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Click End Task. Turn ...the computer off and then turn your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). •...
On AC adapter: • Solid white - For more information about the type of memory supported by pressing a key on . 31 Select the program that your computer on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button until the computer turns off . Click End Task. Turn ...the computer off and then turn your computer is successfully communicating with your computer, see "Basic Specifications" on page 50. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 36). •...
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N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61
N network connection fixing 29 O order status 44 P power adapter size and weight 56, 57 power problems, solving 30 power strips, using 6 processor 50 products information and purchasing 45 R reinstalling Windows 37 resources, finding more 48 restoring factory image 38 S setup, before you begin 5 shipping products for return or repair 45 software features 26 specifications 50 support email addresses 44 support sites worldwide 43 system messages 34 system restore 37 T technical support 43 V ventilation, ensuring 5 Index 61