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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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... 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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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 ...
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 ...
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.... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Displays icons representing all items in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in the...item. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Pastes a selected item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in a window ...
.... Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Displays icons representing all items in programs that option. Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that allow you to switch between open simultaneously). Activates the menu bar in the...item. Cycles through screen elements in Windows Explorer. Pastes a selected item. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the active program. Searches for a file or folder. Displays the Address bar list in a window ...
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...the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your hard disk. Use...for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you don't plan to quickly resume full...
...the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the power to disk, a power failure while on your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down Windows so that your hard disk. Use...for several seconds) when you want to add memory or you left it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you don't plan to quickly resume full...
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... Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of...: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While...
... Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. If your computer is a form of power management, that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of...: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your Computer While...
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HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. OR Shutting ...
HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from shutting down. OR Shutting ...
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... necessary to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost. Press and hold the... power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you may want to ensure that power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when...
... necessary to identify which Windows mode you troubleshoot the problem later. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may be lost. Press and hold the... power button for a laptop computer to start in Safe Mode, you may want to ensure that power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is displayed when...
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...to choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your ...
...to choose a version of the document to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your ...
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... Adjust visual effects - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Computer Management - Local Security Policy - Advanced tools - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools..... advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System ...
... Adjust visual effects - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Computer Management - Local Security Policy - Advanced tools - Adjust power settings - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools..... advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System ...
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...: 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 power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
...: 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 power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
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...turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. ...by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when...
...turning off the computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. ...by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when...
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...remove devices or undock your computer while 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 may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. ...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards ...
...remove devices or undock your computer while 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 may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. ...reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards ...
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... one of inactivity (a time-out). To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced... • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in standby, it was in before entering standby. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning...
... one of inactivity (a time-out). To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced... • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in standby, it was in before entering standby. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning...
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... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press ..., it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices...
... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press ..., it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to exit hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices...
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... connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall ...storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip...
... connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall ...storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip...
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...such as standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... your computer. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See ...
...such as standard equipment in the battery bay. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only... your computer. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). See ...
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... Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is the time the battery can ...hold a charge, varies 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 you use your computer, use your laptop computer. ...
... Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is the time the battery can ...hold a charge, varies 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 you use your computer, use your laptop computer. ...