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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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..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and ...
..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and ...
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... the computer is not successful, you may need to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
... the computer is not successful, you may need to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
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...started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you may be lost. Write down the message. Also, you start in the corners of...
...started. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode... Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you may be lost. Write down the message. Also, you start in the corners of...
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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 restarts. If your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If...
... 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. If your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If...
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... Support. Use this document as skipping, with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Never touch the... soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are ...
... Support. Use this document as skipping, with your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Never touch the... soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are ...
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... system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. Adjust visual effects - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Local Security Policy - system tools to increase the storage space on your computer. advanced system tool to view security...
... system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. Adjust visual effects - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Local Security Policy - system tools to increase the storage space on your computer. advanced system tool to view security...
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... and saves 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 the two...plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs. 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 ...
... and saves 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 the two...plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs. 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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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 use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready ...
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 use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready ...
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... following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - Your computer ...enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. ...
... following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - Your computer ...enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. ...
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...of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for advanced power settings • Hibernate -
...of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out... you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for advanced power settings • Hibernate -
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... exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button.... The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
... exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button.... The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate.
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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) See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network...
... 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) See the surge protector documentation for certain types of different devices. A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer from the network...
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...is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available... supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop ...
...is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer. One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available... supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop ...
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... of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D ...outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For best results, operate the computer with the AC ...
... of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D ...outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. For best results, operate the computer with the AC ...
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... computer. If you need to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Replacing...
... computer. If you need to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. See "Battery Disposal" in your computer using any other computers with your Dell computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Replacing...
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...Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. To check the amount of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the ... gauge, press and hold the status button on . Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of its charge remaining, three of the ...
...Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. To check the amount of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the ... gauge, press and hold the status button on . Checking the Health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of its charge remaining, three of the ...
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...about changing the settings for long periods of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of time. Then connect the computer to an electrical ... • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media ...
...about changing the settings for long periods of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in Windows (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of time. Then connect the computer to an electrical ... • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media ...
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... options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. This is fully charged. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January...
... options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. This is fully charged. You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of January...
