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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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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 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.
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... Renames the selected item. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Undoes an action. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different... power management mode using the Advanced tab in Windows Explorer. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task ...
... Renames the selected item. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Undoes an action. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that allow you to activate a different... power management mode using the Advanced tab in Windows Explorer. General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task ...
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...the computer, your computer. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which ...the display and hard disks turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power.
...the computer, your computer. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to use the computer for an extended time while working again. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which ...the display and hard disks turn off , so that you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your computer uses less power.
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...8594; System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for the System devices. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Undocking ...appear next to the computer. If 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. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager...
...8594; System and Maintenance→ System→Device Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for the System devices. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→ Computer Management→ Device Manager. Undocking ...appear next to the computer. If 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. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager...
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... and show you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to be able to shut down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen...
... and show you which programs are preventing the computer from shutting down. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you attempt to be able to shut down successfully. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen...
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... Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed after you restart your computer in a limited state. This will be...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down any error messages that may want to...
... Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is off and components will be displayed after you restart your computer in a limited state. This will be...; Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down any error messages that may want to...
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...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 and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message...
...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 and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message...
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...hard disk to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer: ...Component Services - disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. change power-related settings so that your computer. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options...
...hard disk to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer: ...Component Services - disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. change power-related settings so that your computer. 2 Click System and Maintenance→ Performance Information and Tools. 3 Use the following options...
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... adapting processor speed to your needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 use or configure to...
... adapting processor speed to your needs. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 use or configure to...
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... system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to ...start again. To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . 2 Click the option ...
... system data to use one of the following methods to put your computer to the same operating state it returns to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to ...start again. To wake your computer, depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . 2 Click the option ...
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... after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot...) your computer to put your computer. 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 • Alarms - Your ...
... after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending on how you can change the following methods to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot...) your computer to put your computer. 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 • Alarms - Your ...
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... standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →... • Hibernate - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard ...
... standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →... • Hibernate - select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard ...
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... and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. The computer...
... and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the... on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. The computer...
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... When lightning occurs in the power supplied 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... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes ...
... When lightning occurs in the power supplied 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... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Disconnect the network cable from voltage spikes ...
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...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer ...device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in the ...
...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to ensure that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer ...device is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in the ...
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...Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer performance)....use the AC 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) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery...
...Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For more information on preserving the battery life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to adjust optimize your computer performance)....use the AC 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) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery...