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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...
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...Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-... of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may...
...Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-... of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may...
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... . Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you haven't saved. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to end all of the programs...
... . Shutting Down Your Computer When it , and you haven't saved. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to end all of the programs...
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... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. If an... existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start...
... MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down with active programs will be lost. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you restart your computer in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. If an... existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start...
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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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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer, see... shipped with water. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Tools are available through your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Use this document as skipping, with...
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer, see... shipped with water. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Tools are available through your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Use this document as skipping, with...
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... to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - index options to optimize performance. Event Viewer - Computer Management - Advanced tools - change how menus...
... to check for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) and adjust battery usage for on your computer. Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - index options to optimize performance. Event Viewer - Computer Management - Advanced tools - change how menus...
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... 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 two.... 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 ...
... 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 two.... 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 ...
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... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... Start and move the pointer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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... 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 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Then.... set the power management options, you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock...
... 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 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Then.... set the power management options, you set alarms for your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock...
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...the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR •...; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by.
...the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR •...; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by.
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...set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may take a short time ... the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button...
...set the power management options, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may take a short time ... the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to enter 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 network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the electrical...
... 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 network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Compare joule ratings to your computer from the electrical...
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... the typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to your computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop...to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted.
... the typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to your computer. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop...to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted.
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...(Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see... of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life...computer in case your laptop computer. You may need to adjust optimize your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards...adapter until the battery is used. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your ...
...(Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see... of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to purchase a new battery during the life...computer in case your laptop computer. You may need to adjust optimize your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards...adapter until the battery is used. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your ...
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... bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with household...
... bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with household...
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... 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its original charge...
... 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its original charge...
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...possible; Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power... state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical ...
...possible; Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. The computer enters hibernate mode when the battery charge is approximately 90 percent depleted. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power... state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical ...
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... can use it. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to start charging if...
... can use it. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you connect the computer to start charging if...