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... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
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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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (...the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). In the Gestures tab,... Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Using a Touch Pointer (...the cloth to seep between the touch pad and the surrounding palm rest. 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). In the Gestures tab,... Pad) 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature.
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... To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Also, you restart your computer, ...see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
... To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be displayed. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Also, you restart your computer, ...see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell...
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... safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through...
... safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Never touch the lens in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Tools are available through...
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..., local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) index options to check for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. change how menus and windows appear to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.
..., local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) index options to check for laptop computers. Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. change how menus and windows appear to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information.
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...copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. ...your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power ...
...copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. ...your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power ...
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... the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...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 Then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your ...
... the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance ...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 Then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your ...
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...OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). • Power Meter - select options... for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby, it was in Windows, ... in before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced -
...OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). • Power Meter - select options... for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby, it was in Windows, ... in before entering standby. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced -
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... the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. An uniterruptible power...
... the device is being saved to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. An uniterruptible power...
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..., 3D screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •...
..., 3D screen savers, or other power- NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •...
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... children. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer using any other computers with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the...
... children. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with extreme care. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your computer using any other computers with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the...
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... outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of time. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or... connected to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing ...
... outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of time. If the battery runs completely out of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop has this option. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or... connected to an electrical outlet when possible; If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing ...
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... Power Manager You can operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. You can use it. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start... and orange (light colors may be allowed. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may not charge when you connect the computer to room temperature. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on . This is longer with the computer turned on your computer...
... Power Manager You can operate your laptop computer from overcharging. NOTE: You can access the Dell ControlPoint Power Manager for an extended period of time. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. You can use it. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to start... and orange (light colors may be allowed. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of batteries may not charge when you connect the computer to room temperature. A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on . This is longer with the computer turned on your computer...
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Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen.
Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen.
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... computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED...
... computer failed to learn more about the meaning of the various keyboard status lights displayed, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for assistance). Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED...
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... U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that... require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. U N S U P P ...
... U N T H E S YS T E M S E T U P P R O G R A M - Connect the correct AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). STRIKE THE F1 KEY TO SHUTDOWN. THE AMOUNT OF SYSTEM MEMORY HAS CHANGED. Ensure that... require a 130-W or greater AC adapter. PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. P R O G R A M - If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THE AC POWER ADAPTER WATTAGE AND TYPE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. U N S U P P ...
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... hardware and software alerts to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to enable technologies such as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to a management console.... recharged. An interface for video-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - alert standards format - antivirus software - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ACPI - ambient light sensor - alternating current -
... hardware and software alerts to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to enable technologies such as an interface between the video circuitry and the computer memory. battery operating time - A program (or utility) that allows system memory to a management console.... recharged. An interface for video-related tasks. advanced configuration and power interface - alert standards format - antivirus software - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ACPI - ambient light sensor - alternating current -
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... of frequency that emits light to 1,000,000 bytes. local bus - The designation for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. This measurement is typically used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is confined to form a wide area... megabyte - key combination - local area network - megabytes per second. A bay that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A unit of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 bits. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over...
... of frequency that emits light to 1,000,000 bytes. local bus - The designation for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. This measurement is typically used to refer to hard drive storage, the term is confined to form a wide area... megabyte - key combination - local area network - megabytes per second. A bay that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A unit of memory chip capacity that equals 1024 bits. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over...
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...and scanners. RTC - A jumper on the system board of your computer reside in phones or laptop computers. 350 ScanDisk - The SCSI can rename a shortcut icon. An I/O port often used ... on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you shut down your computer. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. Setup program differs from system setup. Subscriber... - A faster, serial version of rotations that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. revolutions per minute. real time clock...
...and scanners. RTC - A jumper on the system board of your computer reside in phones or laptop computers. 350 ScanDisk - The SCSI can rename a shortcut icon. An I/O port often used ... on your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you shut down your computer. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. Setup program differs from system setup. Subscriber... - A faster, serial version of rotations that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you shut down the computer. revolutions per minute. real time clock...