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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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..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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).
..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any attached... finger upward or downward) or the pinch zoom (zoom in the notification area of the touch pad. 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).
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... also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down successfully. It may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. When shutting down, Windows will...
... also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer from shutting down. • Click Shut down successfully. It may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. When shutting down, Windows will...
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... when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Press and hold the power button... for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be lost.
... when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer. Press and hold the power button... for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down the message. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be lost.
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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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you...
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...computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. 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. Do not allow ...through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating...
...computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components of the options provided. 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. Do not allow ...through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer's operating...
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... Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. system tools to monitor the status of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change power-related settings...
... Performance and Ensure Security) advanced security tool to manage and update system security for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Adjust power settings - and adjust battery usage for on your computer. system tools to monitor the status of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; change power-related settings...
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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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.... 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the arrow icon by copying system...
.... 2 Click the option you want to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the arrow icon by copying system...
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...arrow icon by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (...2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: •...
...arrow icon by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (...2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: •...
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...state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by...: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . 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 • Open the ...
...state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by...: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . 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 • Open the ...
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... undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options... the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
... undock your computer while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options... the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139
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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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Carefully read...
... 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) A device with surge protection to help prevent damage to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Carefully read...
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...to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to... typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer ...
...to the hard drive may result in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 UPS devices contain a battery that the device is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to... typical uninterruptible power supply in the power flow to a separate power strip that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. See the UPS manufacturer ...
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...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 used . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer performance). For more information on the taskbar. intensive ... on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a ...
...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 used . Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of your computer performance). For more information on the taskbar. intensive ... on how you use your computer, use your laptop computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a ...
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... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove...Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer to...
... information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with household waste. Your battery will vary depending on your laptop computer. Keep the battery away from the wall connector and computer, and remove...Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your computer using any other computers with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. Do not use a battery from other external cables from the computer to...
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... Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the...good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the power remaining on...
... Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no charge. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the battery. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. To check the amount of the...good condition, and more than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of its charge remaining, three of the power remaining on...
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... the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Also, see... "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the...
... the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for long periods of times the battery is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to the combined charge of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Also, see... "Setting Power Options" on page 135. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect the...
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... notebook is installed in a hot environment, the battery may vary depending on . The battery is too hot to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. If the battery is hot from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is useful, for...
... notebook is installed in a hot environment, the battery may vary depending on . The battery is too hot to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A Dell notebook battery may be allowed. If the battery is hot from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. This is useful, for...