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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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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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. 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 ... • Projector For pin assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Monitors and Displays 55
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... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cuts a selected item. Increases brightness on ). Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on an external monitor). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the... Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Pastes a selected item...
... Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 69 Cuts a selected item. Increases brightness on ). Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on an external monitor). Renames the selected item. Cycles through screen elements in the... Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Pastes a selected item...
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.... Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that... you must turn off the power to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to...
.... Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Ending a Program That is a power-saving state, or mode. When you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off, so that... you must turn off the power to save power when you will be away from the computer for several seconds) when you left it . Hibernation is restored exactly as you want to...
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..., 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 the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click ...or programs. To determine if your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. If...
..., 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 the computer. Windows XP 1 Click Start Maintenance. → Control Panel→ Performance and 2 Click ...or programs. To determine if your computer is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is Running- OR Click System→ System Properties→ Hardware→ Device Manager. 3 Look for the System devices. If...
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... , Windows will attempt to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. It may darken and show you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
... , Windows will attempt to shut down, the screen may also indicate why those programs are preventing your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from the docking station. It may darken and show you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock...
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...Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be...and Ensure Security)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that starts your computer....
...Safe Mode, you are started. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is turned back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode Safe mode is off and components will be...and Ensure Security)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that power is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to remove and replace the battery for Windows that starts your computer....
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...shut the program down properly. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message ... 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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working...
...shut the program down properly. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to save. • If you had an application or program open, a message ... 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 If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working...
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... temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust power settings - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy ... 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...
... temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer: Component Services - change power-related settings so that your computer. Adjust power settings - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. Local Security Policy ... 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...
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..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 or configure to...
..., or achieving a balance between the two. To select a power plan: 1 Click Start Options. → 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 or configure to...
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... saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state 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 . To put your computer to ...start again. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the option you may also use . When the ...
... saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the same operating state 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 . To put your computer to ...start again. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the option you may also use . When the ...
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... support your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer. Windows®... Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the ...
... support your computer • Alarms - FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer. Windows®... Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer: • Power Schemes - select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate mode if the ...
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...period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, ...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 ...
...period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, ...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 ...
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.... The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and...exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power 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 enter hibernate: •...
.... The computer may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and...exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power 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 enter hibernate: •...
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...relative effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. A device with surge protection to ... against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...
...relative effectiveness of damage. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for your computer. A device with surge protection to ... against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can occur during electrical storms. Power Line Conditioner NOTICE: Power line conditioners do not protect against power interruptions. 140 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection...
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... contain a battery that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. See...
... contain a battery that the device is interrupted. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is available. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to your computer to a UPS. See...
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...cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery 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 you ...
...cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life of a Battery 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 you ...