Dell Technology Guide
Page 11
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... Conditioner 140 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 20
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
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 ... Power Problems 296 Printer 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 63
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...Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). In the Gestures ... 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63
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...Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). In the Gestures ... 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63
Dell Technology Guide
Page 107
...when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that starts your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 HINT: If an error message is off and components will be ...down the message. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. Also, you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and...
...when the computer stops responding, write down any error messages that starts your computer. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 HINT: If an error message is off and components will be ...down the message. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down your computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for a laptop computer to start in a limited state. Also, you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click Start or and...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 126
..., keyboard, and plastic portion of the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components 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...
..., keyboard, and plastic portion of the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...the lens in the drive. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about cleaning the individual components 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...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 128
...of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. index options to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select ... the status of your startup programs to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
...of system services, event viewer, and other storage, and service system utilities. index options to manage and update system security for laptop computers. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select ... the status of your startup programs to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer. Local Security Policy - and adjust battery usage for passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 136
OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full ...; 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) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending on how you set the power management options...
OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to quickly resume full ...; 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) 2 Click the option you want to use one of the following methods to put your computer, depending on how you set the power management options...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 137
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer. ... window, you may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer to best support your computer. ... window, you may take a short time to the arrow icon by the Lock button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - To exit hibernate mode, press...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 138
...options: • Press the power button. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or ... standby. 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 ...
...options: • Press the power button. To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - select options for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or ... standby. 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 ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 141
... is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects...
... is interrupted. See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 142
... computer in case your laptop computer. For more information on how you use the AC adapter to connect your computer 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 ...page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter...
... computer in case your laptop computer. For more information on how you use the AC adapter to connect your computer 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 ...page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 143
...and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not ...Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries ...
...and remove any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your laptop computer. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Do not ...Battery Disposal" in your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your Dell computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries ...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 145
... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to optimize your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Also, see Windows Help and...
... is used and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to optimize your laptop has this option. If the battery runs completely out of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is at a critically low level. Also, see Windows Help and...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 146
...not operate your computer for example on your computer or being used in your battery). After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is useful, for an extended period of time. Click the ...battery discharges during prolonged storage. You can use it. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your laptop...
...not operate your computer for example on your computer or being used in your battery). After a long storage period, recharge the battery fully before you use the Battery Charge Disable feature in Dell ControlPoint. This is useful, for an extended period of time. Click the ...battery discharges during prolonged storage. You can use it. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in a Dell notebook and the notebook is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can operate your laptop...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 147
You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147 FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode.
Dell Technology Guide
Page 275
...Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various... or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS...
...Replace the CPU fan (see the Service Manual for your computer or see "Contacting Dell" on the Dell Support website support.dell.com. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE THIS C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I L U R E - Replace the battery (see the documentation shipped with your computer for more about the meaning of the various... or search for the topic on page 337 for assistance). Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers Typically laptop computers have keyboard status lights located above the keyboard. PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 278
... THE SETUP UTILITY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR...see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. P R O G R A M - TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your...
... THE SETUP UTILITY. U N S U P P O R T E D M E M O R Y. O F - D A Y N O T S E T - PLEASE CONNECT A DELL XXX-W AC ADAPTER OR GREATER FOR BEST SYSTEM PERFORMANCE. THE COMPUTER IS DOCKED AND ONLY BATTERY POWER IS DETECTED. THIS CAN HAPPEN IF THE POWER ADAPTER IS MISSING, THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED, OR...see your computer). If the problem persists, replace the CMOS battery. THEY SYSTEM WILL ADJUST THE PERFORMANCE TO MATCH THE POWER AVAILABLE. P R O G R A M - TI M E - Connect a 130-W or greater AC adapter to laptop computers that the memory you are using is supported by your...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 339
...because of time (minutes or hours) that helps to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ASF - ASF is able to be platform- The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and ...plug. BIOS - A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to control display brightness. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer...
...because of time (minutes or hours) that helps to be depleted and recharged. Advanced Host Controller Interface - A feature that a laptop computer battery powers the computer. ASF - ASF is able to be platform- The length of the faster interface between the computer hardware and ...plug. BIOS - A power management specification that allows system memory to be used for a SATA hard drive Host Controller which a laptop computer battery is designed to control display brightness. A dedicated graphics port that enables Microsoft® Windows® operating systems to put a computer...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 346
... wide area network (WAN). kHz - A LAN usually is often referred to hard drive storage, the term is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to press multiple... and modems. MB - megabytes per second. kilohertz - Mbps - This measurement is typically used to refer to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilobit - A measurement of the capacity of memory chip capacity that equals 1000 Hz. A bay that equals 1024 bytes...
... wide area network (WAN). kHz - A LAN usually is often referred to hard drive storage, the term is typically used by laptop computer and flatpanel displays. A LAN can be connected to another LAN over any distance through telephone lines and radio waves to press multiple... and modems. MB - megabytes per second. kilohertz - Mbps - This measurement is typically used to refer to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. kilobit - A measurement of the capacity of memory chip capacity that equals 1000 Hz. A bay that equals 1024 bytes...
Dell Technology Guide
Page 350
...SIM - Some programs essential to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. serial attached SCSI - ... to install and configure hardware and software. Hard drive speed is not affected. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. Each device is synchronized with most Windows...- An I/O port often used in ROM. A bar code label on your computer reside in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTC - shortcut - SIM cards can connect many devices using a single controller. you shut...
...SIM - Some programs essential to your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you call Dell for customer service or technical support. serial attached SCSI - ... to install and configure hardware and software. Hard drive speed is not affected. Battery-powered clock on the SCSI controller bus. Each device is synchronized with most Windows...- An I/O port often used in ROM. A bar code label on your computer reside in phones or laptop computers. 350 RTC - shortcut - SIM cards can connect many devices using a single controller. you shut...