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.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
.... . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111...
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... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
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... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
... 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 Setup Program 308 Working...
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Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data.
Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data.
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... so on an integrated display. Undoes an action. Renames the selected item. Copies a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Displays icons representing all items in...
... so on an integrated display. Undoes an action. Renames the selected item. Copies a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Displays icons representing all items in...
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... or you left it . Use hibernation to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to start working . Windows® XP Standby ...Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state...
... or you left it . Use hibernation to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to start working . Windows® XP Standby ...Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Hibernation is a state...
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...it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer... that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your...
...it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about undocking your laptop computer... that came with your computer and the documentation that came with your computer is a form of power management, that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer Undocking Your...
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... down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to shut down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down now, you may not recover normal operation...
... down now to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may need to shut down successfully. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down now, you may not recover normal operation...
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... learn more about shutting down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Also, you may want to start in the corners of the display to identify... and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only...
... learn more about shutting down the message. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you are started. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. Also, you may want to start in the corners of the display to identify... and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Only...
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...about how to shut the program down properly. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: ...click 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your...
...about how to shut the program down properly. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options on your computer restarts. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about Safe Mode, see : • Windows Help and Support: ...click 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your...
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...on your computer. Computer Management - disable some of the available options to increase the storage space on your computer. Adjust power settings - change power-related settings so that your computer: Component Services - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start →... Security Policy - index options to improve performance. Advanced tools - provides access to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to system tools, such as Event Viewer...
...on your computer. Computer Management - disable some of the available options to increase the storage space on your computer. Adjust power settings - change power-related settings so that your computer: Component Services - Open Disk Cleanup - Windows® XP 1 Click Start →... Security Policy - index options to improve performance. Advanced tools - provides access to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to system tools, such as Event Viewer...
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... 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 use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
... 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 use or configure to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full...
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... • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power 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.... Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the arrow icon by saving your open documents and ...
... • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power 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.... Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the arrow icon by saving your open documents and ...
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... click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to put ...computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and...
... click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to put ...computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and...
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.... • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also... operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, ...
.... • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it may also... operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. To exit standby, ...
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... copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start →... Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off...
... copying system data to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start →... Turn off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off...
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...telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness...surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
...telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector. Compare joule ratings to determine the relative effectiveness...surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone...
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... being saved to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. One battery is interrupted. UPS devices...
... being saved to the hard drive may result in that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. One battery is interrupted. UPS devices...
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... The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used...
... The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is used...