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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. To change the zoom settings, double-click the...
... (zoom in and out moving the finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area 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. To change the zoom settings, double-click the...
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... from the docking station. If you click Shut down , the screen may darken and show you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. When shutting down successfully. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut...
... from the docking station. If you click Shut down , the screen may darken and show you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. When shutting down successfully. Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut...
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... 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited...
... 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in a limited...
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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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an...
... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an...
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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. Never touch the lens in an ... drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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. Never touch the lens in an ... drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - Advanced tools - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running...
... following options in the Tasks area to improve your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for on your computer: Component Services - Advanced tools - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running...
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... 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... Options. → Control Panel → 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. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, 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... Options. → Control Panel → 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. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the...
... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Press the...
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... and move the pointer 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 set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to best support your computer... . Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button.
... and move the pointer 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 set the power management options, you may also use one of the following information to best support your computer... . Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button.
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... turning off computer→ Stand by. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby... of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE...
... turning off computer→ Stand by. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby... of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE...
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..., and click Hibernate. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. OR • Depending on... methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button.
..., and click Hibernate. The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. OR • Depending on... methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button.
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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) Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide...
... 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) Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide...
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...interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to ensure that provides ...temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate ...
...interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. One battery is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to ensure that provides ...temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your computer. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate ...
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...). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of 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) The following will significantly reduce... the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the...
...). Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of 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) The following will significantly reduce... the operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. To view the battery charge status, check the...
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...computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of...or equipment damage. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of ...
...computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of...or equipment damage. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of batteries with your Dell computer. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may increase the risk of ...
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...the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the total battery charge. To check the amount of the battery. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a ...of its charge remaining, three of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights...
...the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Checking the Health of the total battery charge. To check the amount of the battery. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a ...of its charge remaining, three of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no charge. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. If five lights...
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...(see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Then connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install..., see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the...
...(see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Then connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install..., see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power usage (see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the...
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...in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. You can use...for example on your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended...
...in about 1 hour and to 100 percent in checked baggage. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you connect the computer to an electrical outlet. You can use...for example on your computer using battery power until the battery is fully charged. A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you can leave the battery in a hot environment, the battery may be allowed. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended...