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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop ... 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...
11 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) . . . 135 Setting Power Options 135 Windows Vista 135 Windows® XP 137 Power Protection Devices 140 Surge Protector 140 Power Line Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 Using Your Laptop ... 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...
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... Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
... Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory 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...
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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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... active window. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Increases brightness on ). Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Displays icons representing all items ...in the Power Options Properties window. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Cycles...
... active window. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Increases brightness on ). Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Displays icons representing all items ...in the Power Options Properties window. Displays the Address bar list in the active program. Cycles...
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... not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your computer uses less power. Use shut down to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That...
... not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Use shut down only when you must turn off the computer power. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which your computer uses less power. Use shut down to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That...
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... System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and..., 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 computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the ...
... System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and..., 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 computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the ...
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... be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may lose data that the computer is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer...
... be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. If you click Shut down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , the screen may lose data that the computer is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer...
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.... Write down the message. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. You may be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic ... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . If an existing problem does not reappear when you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
.... Write down the message. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is turned back on page 143. You may be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic ... and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. See "Replacing a Battery" on . If an existing problem does not reappear when you troubleshoot the problem later. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
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...8226; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down ... and restart your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. If 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...
...8226; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down ... and restart your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. If 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...
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... and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) disable some of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Advanced tools - system tools to monitor..., such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer...
... and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) disable some of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Advanced tools - system tools to monitor..., such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer: Component Services - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event viewer...
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... → 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 your needs. 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 meet...
... → 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 your needs. 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 meet...
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...and move 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. OR • Depending on how you may also use . To wake your computer to quickly resume full ...operation when you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was ...
...and move 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. OR • Depending on how you may also use . To wake your computer to quickly resume full ...operation when you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was ...
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...- The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter...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 low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and ...
...- The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To manually enter...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 low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and ...
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...same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • ...
...same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • ...
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... options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Remove and ..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off ...
... options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Remove and ..., or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off ...
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...to your computer from voltage spikes that 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a... effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation...
...to your computer from voltage spikes that 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a... effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem connection instructions. See the surge protector documentation...
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... main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer...
... main battery installed at all times. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer...
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... a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards,...You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under...
... a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. For more information on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards,...You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under...