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...blue screen. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes....8226; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Also, you may be displayed after you are...
...blue screen. HINT: If an error message is turned back on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes....8226; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The error reporting dialog box will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer. Also, you may be displayed after you are...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods 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. To put your computer to...
... the same operating state it returns to use one of the following methods 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. To put your computer to...
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To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - OR...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 low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and reinsert...
To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. select preconfigured settings for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer • Alarms - OR...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 low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Remove and reinsert...
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... Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - To exit standby, depending on how you may...
... Support. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - To exit standby, depending on how you may...
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...The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 ...
...The computer may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit hibernate, press the power button. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 ...
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...3 seconds. Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of "charged" ...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) Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles...
...3 seconds. Checking the Health of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of "charged" ...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) Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of charge and discharge cycles...
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...Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights 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 evaluate... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
...Manual for information on your computer include: Tool Power lights 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 evaluate... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment...
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... turned 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 power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on the back of your computing environment. Reseat...
... turned 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 power. - Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. power button The power button light located on the back of your computing environment. Reseat...
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... Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - 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...
... Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. If... necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - 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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...documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. •... reinstall the program. If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...
...documentation for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE - • Save and close any open programs you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for information. •... reinstall the program. If you begin any open files and exit any of the procedures in an environment similar to run the software. See "Contacting Dell" on the screen. 3 A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK UP YOUR FILES IMMEDIATELY USE A VIRUS-SCANNING ...
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... computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the...
... computer). Computers" on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the...
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...best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. 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 cable is connected as a lamp. ... CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell.com. however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing...
...best practices information, see the monitor's documentation. 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 cable is connected as a lamp. ... CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to support.dell.com. however, the card is Blank NOTE: For troubleshooting procedures, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. The Screen is required for monitor cable connectors to have missing...
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For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 337). The power button light located on page 273. Press a key on the keyboard, move the...
For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on the back of the computer and the electrical outlet. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 337). The power button light located on page 273. Press a key on the keyboard, move the...
Setup Guide
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...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back... Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System...
...8 Connect the Network Cable (Optional 9 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer 10 Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10 Windows Vista Setup 11 Connect to the Internet (Optional 11 Using Your Studio 540 14 Front View Features 14 Back View Features 17 Back... Panel Connectors 18 Software Features 20 Solving Problems 22 Network Problems 22 Power Problems 23 Memory Problems 25 Lockups and Software Problems 26 Using Support Tools 28 Dell Support Center 28 System...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10
Setting Up Your Studio 540 Connect the Power Cables for Your Display and Computer Press the Power Buttons on Your Computer and Display 10
Setup Guide
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...15 A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - the computer is in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed...when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the back of your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - 4 Optical drive eject button - there may be a problem with the system board. • Solid amber -
...15 A blinking blue light indicates hard drive activity. Connects to a microphone for audio input. 7 Headphone connector - Using Your Studio 540 8 Power button and light - the computer is in power-on or off the computer while the hard drive activity light is in the center of data, never turn off when pressed...when the computer reads or writes data. Turns on the back of your computer. NOTICE: To avoid loss of this button indicates the power state: • Blinking white - 4 Optical drive eject button - there may be a problem with the system board. • Solid amber -
Setup Guide
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... keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on page 43. If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of...
... keyboard, move the pointer on the trackpad or a connected mouse, or press the power button to remove and then reinstall the memory modules (for information on removing and replacing memory modules, see "Contacting Dell" on page 43. If the power light is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of...
Setup Guide
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...keyboard or moving your computer. End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. Click the program that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Turn the computer off . Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer... then reinstall the program. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds...
...keyboard or moving your computer. End the program: 1. Click Applications. 3. Ensure that is no longer responding 4. Click the program that the power cable is designed for at least 8 to the electrical outlet. Turn the computer off . Solving Problems Lockups and Software Problems If the computer... then reinstall the program. If you are unable to perform an operating system shutdown. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system - If a program is firmly connected to the computer and to 10 seconds...
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... - Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by pressing a key on your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 Turn the computer off . If...
... - Then restart your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to get a response by pressing a key on your pointer or mouse, press and hold the power button for information. --Ensure that the program is compatible with the program. --If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. 27 Turn the computer off . If...
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Index ISP Internet Service Provider 11 L line-in connector 15 M media card reader 16 memory minimum and maximum 47 memory problems solving 25 Memory Stick reader 16 memory support 47 microphone connector 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 11 MMC 16 Multi Media Card reader 16 56 N network connection fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 O order status 40 P power button and light 15 power connector 17 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 22 processor 46 products information and purchasing 40
Index ISP Internet Service Provider 11 L line-in connector 15 M media card reader 16 memory minimum and maximum 47 memory problems solving 25 Memory Stick reader 16 memory support 47 microphone connector 15 Microsoft Windows Vista 11 MMC 16 Multi Media Card reader 16 56 N network connection fixing 23 network connector location 18 network speed testing 22 O order status 40 P power button and light 15 power connector 17 power problems, solving 23 problems, solving 22 processor 46 products information and purchasing 40