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...You may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. The words ..."Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error ...
...You may want to run Windows are using. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will be displayed. The words ..."Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down any error ...
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... saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to quickly resume ... you are ready to the arrow icon by copying system data to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR •...
... saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to a reserved area on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Then click Sleep. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to quickly resume ... you are ready to the arrow icon by copying system data to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR •...
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...while your computer. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer • Alarms - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the ...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: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your ...
...while your computer. Then click Hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer • Alarms - To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the ...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: • Power Schemes - To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your ...
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...OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns... after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you ...
...OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - When the computer exits standby, it returns... after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - To exit standby, depending on how you ...
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... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short...becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate....
... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short...becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to exit hibernate. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate....
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... on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of the battery. If no charge.... If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Gauge on the...
... on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of its charge remaining, three of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the number of the battery. If no charge.... If five lights appear, less than 80 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Charge Gauge on the...
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... Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights 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 series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you...
... Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights 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 series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you...
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... not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving...
... not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on the front of the procedures in standby mode. power button The power button light located on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving...
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...environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Troubleshooting 293 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - 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...
...environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ ...C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. Troubleshooting 293 C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - 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...
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... least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer.
... least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See the software documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped...your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. • Ensure that the program is compatible with your computer.
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... your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for ...your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the ...
... your computer). • Remove and then reinstall any power strips being used are plugged into an electrical outlet and are turned on. • Ensure that the computer turns on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see the Service Manual for ...your computer). • Remove and then reinstall all components and cables are : • Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables • Too many devices connected to the ...
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... for troubleshooting purposes. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - 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 monitor is turned on. • If the...• Ensure that the electrical outlet is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. however, the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before ...
... for troubleshooting purposes. TE S T T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T - 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 monitor is turned on. • If the...• Ensure that the electrical outlet is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. however, the card is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; Video and Monitor Problems CAUTION: Before ...
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...safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - The power button light located on page 337). NOTE... the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the electrical ...
...safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - The power button light located on page 337). NOTE... the mouse, or press the power button to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the electrical ...
Quick Reference Guide
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...7 power button 9 AC adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6... device status lights 8 battery status light 10 USB connectors (2) 12 microphone connector 14 fingerprint reader (optional) 16 integrated single analog microphone 18 touch pad 20 caps lock light C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R ( O P T I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I O N A L ) - Launch Dell...
...7 power button 9 AC adapter connector 11 optical drive 13 headphone connectors (2) 15 consumer IR 17 touch pad buttons 19 keyboard 21 dual digital array microphones (optional) 2 camera (optional) 4 media control buttons 6... device status lights 8 battery status light 10 USB connectors (2) 12 microphone connector 14 fingerprint reader (optional) 16 integrated single analog microphone 18 touch pad 20 caps lock light C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R ( O P T I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. M E D I O N A L ) - Launch Dell...
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... with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Turns on page 16). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on only if you ordered the card with your computer. N U M L O C K L I...when the computer reads or writes data. Flashing white indicates hard drive activity. Hard drive activity light - Press the power button to exit a power management mode. The light turns on the computer or to turn off the computer while the light is an optional ...
... with Bluetooth wireless technology is enabled. To turn off your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Turns on page 16). NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on only if you ordered the card with your computer. N U M L O C K L I...when the computer reads or writes data. Flashing white indicates hard drive activity. Hard drive activity light - Press the power button to exit a power management mode. The light turns on the computer or to turn off the computer while the light is an optional ...
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... I C E I B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC...on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to an electrical outlet; Run the System ...
... I C E I B L E . WA R N I N G : B A T T E R Y I S C R I T I N P R O T E C T E D M O D E - otherwise, activate hibernate mode or shut down the computer. Software usually includes installation instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on a DVD. 46 Troubleshooting Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you restart the computer. The computer does not start CHECK THE AC...on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to an electrical outlet; Run the System ...
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... with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that lets you complete these checks. A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds... programs you are unable to see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 35). Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I ...
... with the memory. • Ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see if that lets you complete these checks. A program is designed for at least 8 to 10 seconds... programs you are unable to see "Pre-Boot Self Assessment (PSA) Diagnostics and Dell 32 Bit Diagnostics" on page 35). Memory Problems Fill out the "Diagnostics Checklist" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I ...
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... blue and amber, the battery is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . 48 Troubleshooting If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to purchase a new battery...
... blue and amber, the battery is off, press the power button to an electrical outlet. 3 Turn on the computer. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . 48 Troubleshooting If the battery temperature is low or depleted. TEST THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET - CHECK THE AC ADAPTER - Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and extension cables to purchase a new battery...
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..., 10, 14 memory card reader, 18 messages error, 41 N network connector description, 18 P power problems, 48 power button description, 11 power light conditions, 48 problems blue screen, 47 computer crashes, 46-47 computer does not start up, 46 computer stops responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives, 40 error messages, 41 hard drive, 40 lockups, 46...
..., 10, 14 memory card reader, 18 messages error, 41 N network connector description, 18 P power problems, 48 power button description, 11 power light conditions, 48 problems blue screen, 47 computer crashes, 46-47 computer does not start up, 46 computer stops responding, 46 Dell Diagnostics, 35 drives, 40 error messages, 41 hard drive, 40 lockups, 46...