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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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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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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Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 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 ...
Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55 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 ...
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...Refreshes the active window. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Renames the selected item. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and ...so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in a document or window. Closes the active window (in a window or on ). Searches for a ...
...Refreshes the active window. Cuts a selected item. Undoes an action. Renames the selected item. Displays the Address bar list in the Power Options Properties window. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and ...so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to have multiple documents open items. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Activates a power management mode. Activates the menu bar in a document or window. Closes the active window (in a window or on ). Searches for a ...
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...the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it. Because standby does not save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you can cause a loss of unsaved information. Use shut down only when you... must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that your hard disk. Shutdown States ...
...the computer again, it . Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you left it. Because standby does not save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you can cause a loss of unsaved information. Use shut down only when you... must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to save power but first saves everything in memory on standby can safely turn off , so that your hard disk. Shutdown States ...
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...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and... Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ...
...laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to continue, click Continue. 3 Look for the System devices. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and... Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is Running- If your computer is ACPI-enabled, ...
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... or process may darken and show you which programs are ACPI-enabled. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved.
... or process may darken and show you which programs are ACPI-enabled. Shutting Down Your Computer When it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down . 2 Click Start → Undock Computer and wait until the system confirms that you haven't saved.
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...the computer stops responding, write down your computer. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is turned back on. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting... displayed. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Also, you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: ...
...the computer stops responding, write down your computer. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is turned back on. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting... displayed. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Also, you restart your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: ...
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... Start or → Help and Support. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version ...of the document to save. • If 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...
... Start or → Help and Support. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you to choose a version ...of the document to save. • If 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...
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...advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security... for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Open Disk Cleanup - Event Viewer - ...
...advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to manage and update system security... for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - change power-related settings so that your computer. change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. Open Disk Cleanup - Event Viewer - ...
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... energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs. 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...
... energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between the two. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to your needs. 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...
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... 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) To put your computer to start again. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .... returns to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when you...
... 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) To put your computer to start again. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press .... returns to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full operation when you...
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...alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 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...Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - To...
...alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 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...Start or → Help and Support. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer • Alarms - To...
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...same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more... about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start...
...same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more... about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start...
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...Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may take a short time to a reserved ...computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate....
...Express Cards may also use one of the following methods to the same operating state it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may take a short time to a reserved ...computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate....
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... wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ... for modem connection instructions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness ...
... wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical outlet. surge protector power line conditioner uninterruptible power supply Surge Protector Plug your computer power line into a surge protector or power strip equipped with a higher joule rating offers more protection. Compare joule ... for modem connection instructions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer from voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to determine the relative effectiveness ...
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...(UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously... charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data...
...(UL). One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that the device is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is interrupted. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously... charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may result in data...
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... of a Battery The operating time of your 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) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is..., use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, ...
... of a Battery The operating time of your 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) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of a battery, which it is..., use your laptop computer. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, ...