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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your...
... 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). Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet..., select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your...
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... is ready to be preventing your computer. When this is not successful, you may darken and show you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down successfully.
... is ready to be preventing your computer. When this is not successful, you may darken and show you may be undocked. 3 Remove the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you click Shut down successfully.
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... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will... more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes.
... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will... more about shutting down any error messages that starts your computer in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. Also, you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes.
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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 You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options...
... 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 You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage power options...
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... in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the... computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive.
... in an optical drive, and follow the instructions that shipped with water. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the playback quality of the options provided. Tools are available through your computer's operating system to drip inside the... computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about maintenance tasks, see "Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive.
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..., and system events to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for on your hard disk to improve your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools...
..., and system events to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Adjust visual effects - Adjust power settings - Adjust indexing options - and adjust battery usage for on your hard disk to improve your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools...
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...→ Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ... 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 computer uses power by ...
...→ Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ... 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 computer uses power by ...
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... button. To wake your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer.
... button. To wake your computer to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer.
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... window, you set alarms for your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the...
... window, you set alarms for your computer • Alarms - select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the...
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...display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management ... • Press the power button. 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...
...display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management ... • Press the power button. 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...
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Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . ... Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . ... Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer.
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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) See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Many...
... 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) See the surge protector documentation for modem protection. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices. Many...
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...ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and...or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that ...
...ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and...or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. The battery charges while AC power is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is being saved to ensure that ...
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... or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running...
... or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the... AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of the battery decreases over time depending on the taskbar. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running...
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... using any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Keep the battery away from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device, undock it...
... using any one of the bay. 4 Slide the new battery into the bay and until it . 2 Ensure that shipped with your Dell computer. NOTICE: You must remove all external cables from Dell. Keep the battery away from the computer. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to a docking device, undock it...
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...capacity, which is the health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Checking the Health of times it is in the taskbar. Charge Gauge on ...the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent ...
...capacity, which is the health of its charge remaining, three of the lights are on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is charged. Checking the Health of times it is in the taskbar. Charge Gauge on ...the Battery The operating time of a battery depends on the number of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on . Each light represents approximately 20 percent ...
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...power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an...data, save your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Then connect the computer to an ...
...power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on your laptop computer, do any of times the battery is at a critically low level. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135. battery life is largely determined by the number of the following: • Connect the computer to an...data, save your laptop has this option. If necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. Your laptop computer will display a warning when the battery charge is connected to an electrical outlet when possible; Then connect the computer to an ...
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... time is useful, for an extended period of time. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer or being in approximately 2 hours...
... time is useful, for an extended period of time. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. The battery is installed in Dell ControlPoint. However, do not operate your laptop computer from overcharging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you store your computer or being in approximately 2 hours...