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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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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 ...
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 ...
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...elements in Windows Explorer. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Activates ...shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Renames the selected item. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Searches for a file or folder. Refreshes the active window. Undoes ...
...elements in Windows Explorer. Copies a selected item. Closes the active window (in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Activates a power management mode. Displays the Address bar list in a window or on ). Activates ...shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Renames the selected item. Cuts a selected item. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in programs that option. Searches for a file or folder. Refreshes the active window. Undoes ...
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...example, when you left it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to save power when you must turn off , so that you can cause a loss of unsaved information. This action shuts down when you will be away ...from the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down to your computer uses less power. When you want to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to start working . Use shut down ...
...example, when you left it comes out of standby quickly, and your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to save power when you must turn off , so that you can cause a loss of unsaved information. This action shuts down when you will be away ...from the computer for an extended time while working again. Use shut down to your computer uses less power. When you want to use the computer again, it . Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to start working . Use shut down ...
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... shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is Running- Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→..., you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer is a form of...
... shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your computer is Running- Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click Administrative Tools→..., you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the computer. If your computer is a form of...
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... will attempt to end all of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down now, you may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking...
... will attempt to end all of the programs to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 When shutting down now, you may not recover normal operation for several minutes. 3) Hot undocking...
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... Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you restart your ...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is off and components will be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. This will be displayed after you may ...
... Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. You may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Also, you restart your ...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error messages that power is off and components will be lost. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. This will be displayed after you may ...
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...: 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 ...program did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you...
...: 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 ...program did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to manage power options on your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you...
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... performance. disable some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary... Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. advanced security tool to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Open Disk Cleanup - Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - Advanced tools - 2 Click System and Maintenance...
... performance. disable some of the available options to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - delete unnecessary or temporary... Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer. advanced security tool to improve your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; Open Disk Cleanup - Computer Management - Adjust indexing options - Advanced tools - 2 Click System and Maintenance...
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... that you can use or configure to your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your needs. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
... that you can use or configure to your activity and maximizing performance. Power plans manage how your needs. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High...
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...sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use... your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns ...
...sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon by copying system data to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you want to use... your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. 2 Click the option you are ready to start again. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns ...
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... move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you may also use one of the following...may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press ...
... move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you may also use one of the following...may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you set alarms for a notebook computer. • Press ...
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... one of inactivity (a time-out). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation ... after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you may...
... one of inactivity (a time-out). view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation ... after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you may...
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... the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating...options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your ...
... the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating...options, you may also use one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your ...
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...your computer from voltage spikes that can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the ...instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. 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. Carefully ...
...your computer from voltage spikes that can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the ...instructions. See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. 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. Carefully ...
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... in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all...
... in the battery bay. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to connected devices when AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all...
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... the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time ...
... the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) The following will significantly reduce the operating time of your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use the AC adapter to... connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time ...