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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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... 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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom...
... 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. In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the one-finger zoom...
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When this is available only on computers that are preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may lose data that the computer is ready to be preventing ...
When this is available only on computers that are preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to Shut Down Normally You may lose data that the computer is ready to be preventing ...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down any error messages that may be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode Safe ... error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Write down any error messages that may be lost. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode Safe ... error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed after you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds.
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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 your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. Access...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the program down properly. Access...
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...the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. 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. Cleaning ...Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the...
...the Computer To clean your computer, wipe the computer, keyboard, and plastic portion of your computer. 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. Cleaning ...Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with your optical media, try cleaning the...
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... disk to increase the storage space on your computer. Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. 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) advanced system tool...
... disk to increase the storage space on your computer. Event Viewer - advanced security tool to manage and update system security for laptop computers. 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) advanced system tool...
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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 two.... 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 two.... 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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... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. 2 Click the option you may also use . OR • Depending on the hard drive...
... exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by the Lock button. 2 Click the option you may also use . OR • Depending on the hard drive...
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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 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured... Lock button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - 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 Maintenance →...
OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. select preconfigured... Lock button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer • Alarms - 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 Maintenance →...
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view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring ... one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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. Power Management...
view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring ... one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Open the display for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 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. Power Management...
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... Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely...turning off computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a...
... Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely...turning off computer. The computer may also use one of the following methods to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a...
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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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector.
... 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) Carefully read the device warranty when choosing a surge protector.
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... other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may... result in that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, ...
... other devices, such as standard equipment in the power flow to your computer. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to the hard drive may... result in that provides surge protection. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to a UPS. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, ...
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... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on ...how often the battery is used . The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards...
... Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is not fully charged. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on ...how often the battery is used . The life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards...
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... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If you need to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate...
... (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 143 Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from Dell. If you need to avoid possible connector damage. CAUTION: Misuse of the battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on your Dell computer. Do not puncture, incinerate...
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...number of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of times it is the health of the total battery charge. After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the... Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in the taskbar. To check the amount of the power remaining on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, ...
...number of its original charge capacity remains. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the battery. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of times it is the health of the total battery charge. After hundreds of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the... Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is in the taskbar. To check the amount of the power remaining on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, ...
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... or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of time... see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. ...
... or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about changing the settings for long periods of both batteries. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). If the battery runs completely out of the following: • Connect the computer to the combined charge of time... see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in the media bay if your laptop computer, do any of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. ...
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..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer while the battery is switched Off. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008...the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is charging. However, do not operate your computer for as long as you can use...
..., Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) A battery discharges during prolonged storage. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer while the battery is switched Off. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. US Department of Transportation (DOT) Notebook Battery Restrictions As of January 1, 2008...the light flashes alternately green and orange (light colors may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is charging. However, do not operate your computer for as long as you can use...