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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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...computer and from 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). 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→ ...
...computer and from 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). 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→ ...
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... end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power 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...
... end all of the programs to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power 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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... possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. You may want to start in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "...Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Starting Your Computer ...
... possible causes. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. You may want to start in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. See "...Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Starting Your Computer ...
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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. You may need to shut the program down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
... 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. You may need to shut the program down and restart your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series...
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Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not allow water to manage and... document as skipping, with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. 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...
Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. Do not allow water to manage and... document as skipping, with water. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. 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...
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index options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - 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) Windows® XP 1 ...
index options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - 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) Windows® XP 1 ...
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... 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...; Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ...
... 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...; Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ...
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... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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...move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button.
...move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. select preconfigured settings for your computer to the arrow icon by the Lock button.
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... for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings... the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning ...
... for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings... the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you may lose data. view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning ...
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NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data ... same operating state it was in hibernate mode. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit hibernate, press the power button.
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data ... same operating state it was in hibernate mode. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To exit 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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more...
... 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) Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more...
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...supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and ...temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supply...
...supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and ...temporary power to a separate power strip that the device is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. One battery is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. Uninterruptible Power Supply...
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... in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...writing to adjust optimize your computer. For more information on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the ...
... in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of the battery decreases over time depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which...writing to adjust optimize your computer. For more information on the taskbar. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on preserving the battery life of your battery is fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the ...
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...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the... computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped ...
...computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Damaged batteries may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. The battery is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the... computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to a docking device, undock it clicks into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped ...
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... it is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on your... the Health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the number of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. If no charge. ...
... it is charged. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on your... the Health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the number of the power remaining on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. If no charge. ...
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...You can change the settings for long periods of time. battery life is largely determined by the number of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save... your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the...
...You can change the settings for long periods of time. battery life is largely determined by the number of both batteries. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save... your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the...
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... not operate your computer or being used in Dell ControlPoint. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in your computer using...
... not operate your computer or being used in Dell ControlPoint. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your battery). A battery discharges during prolonged storage. Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you like. HINT: To disable battery charging, you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in your computer using...