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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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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→ Printers and ... the 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→ Printers and ... the 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).
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..." Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may be preventing 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 and the computer may not always be able to shut down successfully...
..." Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may be preventing 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 and the computer may not always be able to shut down successfully...
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...)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you may want to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the...default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later.
...)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you may want to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the...default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed after you troubleshoot the problem later.
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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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. You may tell 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 Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. You may tell you...
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..., keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Tools are available through your optical media, ...try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Do...
..., keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Tools are available through your optical media, ...try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Do...
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change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. provides access to check for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to system ...
change power-related settings so that your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. provides access to check for laptop computers. advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to system ...
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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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. Power plans manage...8594; 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 use ...
...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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. Power plans manage...8594; 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 use ...
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...; 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) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click...
...; 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) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click...
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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. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer....the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Windows® XP Configuring Your ...
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. Then click Hibernate. select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer....the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Windows® XP Configuring Your ...
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... to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). 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 •... about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display ...
... to the same operating state it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). 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 •... about configuring power option settings in before entering standby. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off computer→ Stand by turning off the display ...
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.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR... • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. OR... • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low.
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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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to determine the relative effectiveness of damage.
... 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) When lightning occurs in the power supplied to determine the relative effectiveness of damage.
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...damage. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Connect other devices,...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate ...
...damage. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Connect other devices,...An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate ...
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...time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards... an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your...
...time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to a CD or DVD. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards... an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. Preserving the Life of a Battery The operating time of a battery, which it is used and the conditions under which is fully charged. Using Your...
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... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental...
... on the bottom of the computer, and slide the battery out of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into place. Replace the battery only with extreme care. Keep the battery away from Dell. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from children. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental...
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...which is charged. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press... lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Health of times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity ...
...which is charged. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press... lights. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Checking the Health of times it is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the charge capacity ...
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...Options" on your laptop has this option. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery runs completely out of time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of ...Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). ...
...Options" on your laptop has this option. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If the battery runs completely out of time. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of ...Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 145 Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). ...
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... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to room temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your battery). This is useful, for example on your computer or being in Dell ControlPoint. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave...
... Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Click the icon to room temperature. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from being used in your battery). This is useful, for example on your computer or being in Dell ControlPoint. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave...