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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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 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 Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
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... 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 for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... 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 for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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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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... and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Searches for a file or folder. You can reprogram this keyboard... shortcut to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Copies a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Closes the active...
... and down-arrow key Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Searches for a file or folder. You can reprogram this keyboard... shortcut to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Copies a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Closes the active...
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...or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep ...Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for several seconds) when you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again...
...or you can cause a loss of standby quickly, and your desktop is restored exactly as you left it. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your computer. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep ...Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 When you must turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer, for several seconds) when you will be away from the computer for an extended time while working again...
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..., 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. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the ...
..., 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. OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for permission to the ...
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... and wait until the system confirms that the computer is available only on computers that you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click...
... and wait until the system confirms that the computer is available only on computers that you haven't saved. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you which programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click...
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...programs will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed. ...See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to start your ...
...programs will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be displayed. ...See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to start your ...
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...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 shut the program down and restart your computer suffers...Help and 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need...
...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 shut the program down and restart your computer suffers...Help and 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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need...
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...the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - Adjust indexing options - provides access to help ...Viewer and System Information. Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one...
...the available options to monitor the status of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. change power-related settings so that your computer. Advanced tools - Local Security Policy - Adjust indexing options - provides access to help ...Viewer and System Information. Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one...
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... by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how 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 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves...
... by saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how 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 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves...
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...computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to start again. To wake your computer to ...sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to...
...computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by copying system data to start again. To wake your computer to ...sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it returns to...
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...INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your... computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following...
...INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your... computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following...
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... To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the...
... To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the...
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...: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart ...entering hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press...
...: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart ...entering hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press...
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... 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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to determine the relative effectiveness of damage....warranty when choosing a surge protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your...
... 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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to determine the relative effectiveness of damage....warranty when choosing a surge protector. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for certain types of different devices. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your...
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... on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run ... protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only...
... on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in the power flow to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run ... protection. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 One battery is available. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only...
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...The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for... is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. The following...
...The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used . Using Your Laptop Computer for... is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your battery is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. The following...