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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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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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single...
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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC ... downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single...
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When this is not successful, you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down ...
When this is not successful, you may not always be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down ...
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... INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The ... reset when the power is turned back on. You may want to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. HINT...
... INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The ... reset when the power is turned back on. You may want to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be lost. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode, you are started. HINT...
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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. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108...
... 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. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on page 135. 108...
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... Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do not allow water to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the...
... Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Do not allow water to drip inside the computer or keyboard. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Never touch the lens in the...
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.... change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) disable some of...
.... change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to manage and update system security for laptop computers. and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) disable some of...
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... power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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... 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 ...
... power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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... 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 ...
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... by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... by the Lock button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Then click Sleep. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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...alarms for your computer is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You... cannot remove devices or undock your computer while 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 and...
...alarms for your computer is in hibernate mode. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You... cannot remove devices or undock your computer while 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 and...
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select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - ... configuring power option settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. 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. view the available...
select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - ... configuring power option settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. 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. view the available...
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... the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. The...
... the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. The...
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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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in...
... 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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for your computer. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in...
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...preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in... the power flow to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is being saved to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that ...
...preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is available. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in... the power flow to the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. One battery is being saved to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is interrupted. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that ...
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...the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer.... intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is fully charged. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards,...
...the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer.... intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in case your battery is fully charged. NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer. The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards,...
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... computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the...
... computer, disconnect the modem from the computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Keep the battery away from other external cables from the wall connector and computer, and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the...
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... the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate ...the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the ...
... the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the battery charge gauge to illuminate ...the charge-level lights. Each light represents incremental degradation. That is, a battery can show a status of the ...
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... connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the...
... connect the computer to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you connect the...
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... DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in approximately 2 hours. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you like...
... DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in approximately 2 hours. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in about 1 hour and to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may not charge when you like...