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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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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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...a selected item. Refreshes the active window. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between ... only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Closes the active window (in a document or window. Activates a power management mode. Renames the selected item. Increases brightness on ). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task...
...a selected item. Refreshes the active window. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between ... only, both display and projector, and so on an integrated display. Closes the active window (in a document or window. Activates a power management mode. Renames the selected item. Increases brightness on ). General Keyboard Shortcuts and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Opens the Task...
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... computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you restart the computer, your computer uses less... Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on your computer, for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. This action shuts down when you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly...
... computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Use hibernation to use the computer for several seconds) when you want to save power but first saves everything in which the display and hard disks turn off , so that you restart the computer, your computer uses less... Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in memory on your computer, for an extended time while working again. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. This action shuts down when you left it . Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to quickly...
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...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance...While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Undocking Without Shutting Down...
...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled: Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance...While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Undocking Without Shutting Down...
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... may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. When shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down successfully. If you lose unsaved...
... may also indicate why those programs are ACPI-enabled. When shutting down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down successfully. If you lose unsaved...
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...may want to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you can ... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you are started. This will be lost. ...
...may want to start in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is off and components will be displayed. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will help you can ... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. If an existing problem does not reappear when you are started. This will be lost. ...
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... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to shut the ... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you...
... FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to shut the ... 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 suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you...
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...- Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Open Disk Cleanup - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. advanced ... update system security for laptop computers. disable some 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 - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local...
...- Event Viewer - advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Open Disk Cleanup - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. advanced ... update system security for laptop computers. disable some 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 - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local...
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... 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
... 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 meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
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... the Lock button. Then click Sleep. When the 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 . OR • Depending on the hard drive and ... the arrow icon by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: •...
... the Lock button. Then click Sleep. When the 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 . OR • Depending on the hard drive and ... the arrow icon by copying system data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: •...
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... one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press...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 Batteries)...
... one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press...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 Batteries)...
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... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and... the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable...
... and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display and... the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable...
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...state it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely...hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart ...
...state it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely...hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart ...
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...for modem protection. 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) Many surge protectors ... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Some surge...
...for modem protection. 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) Many surge protectors ... surge protection to help prevent damage to your computer. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Some surge...
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...the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure ...optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off ...
...the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure ...optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off ...
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...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter...Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is not ...
...intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For more information on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter...Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used and the conditions under which is not ...