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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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Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad ...
Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad ...
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...is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode, ...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to identify ...
...is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode, ...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to identify ...
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For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the playback quality ... about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems, such as an overview of...
For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the playback quality ... about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Tools are available through your computer. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to manage and improve its performance. If you notice problems, such as an overview of...
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... Policy - Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. index options to optimize performance. and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
... Policy - Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - change how menus and windows appear to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. index options to optimize performance. and adjust battery usage for on your startup programs to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start →...
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...and Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display... for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Click ...
...and Support. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display... for a laptop computer. • Press . To wake your computer to use one of the following methods to put your computer to sleep: • Click ...
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... for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer...
... for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Then click Hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer...
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... while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: ...
... while in standby, it was in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: ...
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...that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard ...Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Connect other devices, such as...
...that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). One battery is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. The battery charges while AC power is being saved to the hard ...Loss of power while data is available. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Connect other devices, such as...
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...computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize ...power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to ...
...computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for ways to adjust optimize ...power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to ...
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... until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with extreme care. Replace the battery only with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency...
... until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with extreme care. Replace the battery only with household waste. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your laptop computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Your battery will vary depending on your local waste disposal or environmental agency...
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... (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your laptop has this option. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical...
... (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your laptop has this option. Charging the Battery When you connect the computer to an electrical...
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..., where charging of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in checked baggage. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer for example on your battery). The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. After a long storage period, recharge...
..., where charging of January 1, 2008, the US DOT prohibits spare (loose) lithium batteries in checked baggage. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your computer for example on your battery). The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. After a long storage period, recharge...
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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. 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.
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... the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of certain features. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for ... status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on page 337 for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R...
... the Dell Support website support.dell.com. System Messages for Desktop Computers NOTE: If the message you can use the status of certain features. Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see the Service Manual for your computer or search for ... status of the lights to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 337 for the topic on page 337 for your computer for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. D I S K R E A D F A I L U R...
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... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by... COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station...
... CONTINUE, F2 TO RUN THE SETUP UTILITY. Contact Dell for instructions, see "Contacting Dell" on page 308). NOTE: This message concerning the requirement of an AC power adapter type of 130-W or greater applies to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by... COMPUTER IS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE DOCKING STATION. Enter the system setup program and correct the date or time (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 308). THE BATTERY MAY NOT CHARGE. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to the computer or docking station...
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... software alerts to as system setup. 339 A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to conserve the amount of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby...or hours) that helps to the computer. AGP - advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - battery operating time - A AC - accelerated graphics port - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. and operating system-independent.
... software alerts to as system setup. 339 A standard to define a mechanism for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to conserve the amount of electricity that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer in standby...or hours) that helps to the computer. AGP - advanced configuration and power interface - AHCI - Advanced Host Controller Interface - battery operating time - A AC - accelerated graphics port - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. and operating system-independent.
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.... LCD - liquid crystal display - light-emitting diode - An electronic component that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. megabit - A measurement of data that emits light to 1,000,000 bytes. This measurement is often...network (WAN). One million bytes per second - memory - Because the data in 346 K Kb - A command requiring you to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilohertz - L LAN - local area network - A computer network covering a small area. LPT - M Mb - A bay that equals...
.... LCD - liquid crystal display - light-emitting diode - An electronic component that equals 1024 bytes but is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. megabit - A measurement of data that emits light to 1,000,000 bytes. This measurement is often...network (WAN). One million bytes per second - memory - Because the data in 346 K Kb - A command requiring you to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilohertz - L LAN - local area network - A computer network covering a small area. LPT - M Mb - A bay that equals...
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RPM - RTC - Battery-powered clock on your computer. A faster, serial version of ... Windows software packages. When you place a shortcut on the system board that is used to frequently used in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTCRST - A faster, serial version of files. small computer system interface - serial connector - setup program ...the optimal clock speed of your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can connect many devices using a single controller. shortcut - Also, you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - A SIM card ...
RPM - RTC - Battery-powered clock on your computer. A faster, serial version of ... Windows software packages. When you place a shortcut on the system board that is used to frequently used in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTCRST - A faster, serial version of files. small computer system interface - serial connector - setup program ...the optimal clock speed of your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can connect many devices using a single controller. shortcut - Also, you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - A SIM card ...