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... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you may...for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message.
... or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode, you may...for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on . The error reporting dialog box will help you are started. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to run Windows are using. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message.
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... → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon...
... → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to the arrow icon...
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... - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer • Alarms - NOTE:... Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...
... - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer • Alarms - NOTE:... Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...
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...it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a ...predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
...it may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. To enter standby: • Click Start→ Turn off the display and the hard drive after a ...predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To...
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... short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. 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: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering ...
... short time to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. To exit hibernate, press the power button. 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: • Press the... power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering ...
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... the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number 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) If no lights appear, the battery has ... indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on. EXAMPLE: If the battery has...
... the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number 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) If no lights appear, the battery has ... indicates the remaining battery charge. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the lights are on. EXAMPLE: If the battery has...
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... the screen and look for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a...
... the screen and look for information about power lights. Keyboard status lights indicate status and any problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...to resolve the problem. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a...
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...mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the... plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for your computer...
...mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is turned on the back of the procedures in standby mode. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the... plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Troubleshooting 273 Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for your computer...
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...a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "...tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable... and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD.
...a program so that is Designed for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "...tab. 3 Click to perform an operating system shutdown. TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable... and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on a CD or DVD.
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...minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337. If you begin any ... off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. •...
...minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on page 337. If you begin any ... off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure that resolves the problem. 294 Troubleshooting See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that the device drivers do not conflict with the program. •...
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... condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch...
... condition to verify that the computer turns on properly. • Ensure that any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the same power strip Troubleshooting 297 I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - A device may exist. • Ensure that the voltage selection switch...
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... monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting Ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • ... card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal...
... monitor cable is connected as a lamp. 302 Troubleshooting Ensure that the monitor is turned on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • ... card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; CHECK THE MONITOR POWER LIGHT - • If the power light is lit or blinking, the monitor has power. • If the power light is off, firmly press the button to ensure that the electrical outlet is working by testing it is normal...
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... cables with similar in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Contact Dell (see "Power Lights for your computer. The power button light located on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or ...
... cables with similar in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with another device, such as a lamp. - Contact Dell (see "Power Lights for your computer. The power button light located on page 337). For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or ...
Setup Guide
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...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
...the AC Adapter 6 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Install the SIM Card (Optional 10 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 12 Connect to the Internet (Optional 14 Using Your Studio Laptop 18 Right Side Features 18 Left Side Features 22 Computer Base... 34 Removing and Replacing the Battery 36 Using the Optical Drive 38 Software Features 39 Free Fall Sensor 42 Dell Dock 43 Solving Problems 44 Beep Codes 44 Network Problems 45 Power Problems 46 Memory Problems 47 Lockups and Software Problems 48 Using Support Tools 50...
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The computer is off when pressed. The computer is on or off . 20 Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The light in standby mode. • Off -
The computer is off when pressed. The computer is on or off . 20 Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - Using Your Studio Laptop 5 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 6 Power button and light - The light in standby mode. • Off -
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... computer turns on the AC adapter is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. Press the power button until the computer turns off - If you encounter interference that the light on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is in standby mode. The display may not be responding. If the AC adapter has...
... computer turns on the AC adapter is working by interrupting or blocking other signals. Press the power button until the computer turns off - If you encounter interference that the light on properly. • Ensure that the power strip is in standby mode. The display may not be responding. If the AC adapter has...
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... is no longer responding 4. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click End Task. Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen ...
... is no longer responding 4. Ensure that it runs in its documentation or on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - Click End Task. Check the software documentation. If the computer stops responding or a solid blue screen ...