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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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...® 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 icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn..., 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.
...® 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 icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn..., 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.
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... to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to end and complete the process of the programs to shut down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled...
... to Shut Down Normally You may not always be able to end and complete the process of the programs to shut down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. Shutting Down a Stalled...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer. This will be displayed. You 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 in the corners of the display to ... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you are started. Write down the message.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer. This will be displayed. You 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 in the corners of the display to ... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you are started. Write down the message.
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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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer suffers a power...
... 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 You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer suffers a power...
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... and Support. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive...
... and Support. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive...
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... the available options to improve performance. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust visual effects - 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) Event Viewer - index...
... the available options to improve performance. disable some of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. Adjust visual effects - 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) Event Viewer - index...
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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 ...uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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 ...uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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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... a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the...
... a laptop computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 2 Click the option you want to a reserved area on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the...
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...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer to exit hibernate mode....computer may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and ...
...and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer to exit hibernate mode....computer may also use one of the following information to the arrow icon by the Lock button. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and ...
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...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. 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. To exit ...
...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. 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. To exit ...
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.... NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Then press and hold... computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot)...
.... NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Then press and hold... computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot)...
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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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
... 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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Disconnect the network cable from the electrical outlet. Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge...
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...temporary power to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. One battery is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in...help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in that...
...temporary power to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to your computer. One battery is interrupted. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in...help preserve BIOS settings, operate your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to a UPS. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to the hard drive may result in that...
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...Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use the 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 and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your ...
...Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your computer, use your laptop computer. To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use the 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 and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your ...
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...outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment ...damage. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call...
...outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Replacing a Battery CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment ...damage. Replace the battery only with your laptop computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call...
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... percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Each light...
... percent of its charge remaining, three of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of the total battery charge. That is, a battery can show a status of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Each light...
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...If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet when possible; You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop has this option. Your laptop computer will display a...If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for long periods of both batteries. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If the battery runs completely out of the following: • ...
...If you are using Microsoft Windows Power Options to an electrical outlet when possible; You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop has this option. Your laptop computer will display a...If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Charging the Battery When you leave the computer unattended for long periods of both batteries. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 If the battery runs completely out of the following: • ...
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..., you store your computer for example on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. Disconnect the computer from being used in...
..., you store your computer for example on your computer or being in a hot environment, the battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is switched Off. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on . You can use it. Disconnect the computer from being used in...