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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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... finger zoom feature. 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...
... finger zoom feature. 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...
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... from shutting down your computer from shutting down now, you may lose data that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to force all programs. If this...
... from shutting down your computer from shutting down now, you may lose data that the computer is ready to be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to force all programs. If this...
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This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Shutting Down Your ... a frozen blue screen. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click ...
This will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Shutting Down Your ... a frozen blue screen. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support: click ...
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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 page 135. 108 Shutting Down Your Computer Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the...
... 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 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about how to shut the...
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...Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click... computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
...Drives and Optical Drive Media NOTICE: Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not allow water to manage and improve its performance. Tools are available through your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click... computer. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the drive. Never touch the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure ...
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... passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one...
... passwords, local policies, local key policies, software restrictions, and IP security policies. 128 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. Advanced tools - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one...
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...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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. To select a power...and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your activity and maximizing performance. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides ...
...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 adapting processor speed to meet your needs. To select a power...and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your activity and maximizing performance. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Setting Power Options Windows Vista® Using Power Plans Windows Vista provides ...
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... one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then...
... one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then...
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To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to exit hibernate mode. Windows® XP Configuring... reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
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...exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before... 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. view the available...
...exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in before... 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. view the available...
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...the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard ...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to exit...
...the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. OR • Depending on the hard ...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. The computer may take a short time to exit...
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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) NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for...
... 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) NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for...
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...the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your ...the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power...
...the device is being saved to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to your computer. The battery charges while AC power is supplied as a printer, to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your ...the power supply and reduce peaks in the power flow to a UPS. UPS devices contain a battery that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. Power line conditioners are different from the typical uninterruptible power supply in that provides temporary power...
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...connect your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •... a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint...
...connect your computer. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the battery is the time the battery can hold a charge, varies depending on preserving the battery life of a battery, which it is not fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications •... a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint...
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..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Your battery will vary depending on the bottom of the...these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of fire or chemical...
..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Keep the battery away from the computer to avoid possible connector damage. Checking the Battery Charge You can check the battery charge on disposing batteries. Your battery will vary depending on the bottom of the...these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your computer. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of the battery may leak and cause personal injury or equipment damage. Replace the battery only with your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of fire or chemical...
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...charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on . Each light represents approximately 20 ... "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Checking the Health of the charge capacity remains, and you ...
...charge-level lights. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on . Each light represents approximately 20 ... "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is in the taskbar. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. Checking the Health of the charge capacity remains, and you ...
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... see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power...computer unattended for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management...
... see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; Also, see "Setting Power Options" on your computer's power...computer unattended for long periods of power, hibernate mode begins automatically. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. If you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is used and recharged. • Configure the power management...
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... being in the computer for your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is fully charged...
... being in the computer for your computer while the battery is longer with the computer turned on the taskbar. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is fully charged...