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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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... single finger zoom feature. 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input ...Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by...
... single finger zoom feature. 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. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input ...Devices. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by...
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... to end and complete the process of the programs to end all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer...
... to end and complete the process of the programs to end all programs. If this happens, a program or process may be preventing your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it Fails to shut down . OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 If you undock before preparing the computer...
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...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with... Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Shutting...
...and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you troubleshoot the problem later. Write down with... Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that may want to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Shutting...
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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 your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • "Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)" on your computer restarts. You may tell you that the program did not shut down and restart your computer. Access the Safe Mode by pressing...
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... Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Tools are available through your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ...Ensure Security) Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
... Always use aerosol cleaners, flammable liquid, or other spray cleaners. Tools are available through your computer. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of your optical media, try cleaning the media. 126 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and ...Ensure Security) Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the Dell™ safety information that come with your computer's operating system to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
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...- system tools to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk...running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; provides access to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event...
...- system tools to help you find what you are looking for laptop computers. Event Viewer - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for on your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk...running on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; provides access to optimize performance. Adjust power settings - Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of system services, event...
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...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power... power by reducing system performance to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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 or ...
...1 Click Start Options. → Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power... power by reducing system performance to meet your activity and maximizing performance. 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 or ...
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... power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
... power by copying system data to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries)
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...To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ... Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer •...
...To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the ... Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 set the power management options, you can change the following methods to put your computer •...
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select options 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 Support. OR ...how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it...
select options 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 Support. OR ...how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - When the computer exits standby, it...
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... • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
... • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and...
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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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical...
... 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) Power Protection Devices Interference or fluctuations in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall jack and disconnect your computer from the electrical...
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...conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or... file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being...
...conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power supply and reduce peaks in that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery power. One battery is approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or... file damage. NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your laptop computer with the main battery installed at all times. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being...
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... your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards...
... your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards...
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... computers with household waste. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. If you need to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is designed to temperatures above...
... computers with household waste. Do not puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to work with your Dell computer. If you need to avoid possible connector damage. Handle damaged or leaking batteries with a compatible battery purchased from the computer to replace the battery in the safety information that the computer is designed to temperatures above...
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...lights are on. If no charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider...seconds. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and ...
...lights are on. If no charge. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the total battery charge. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider...seconds. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. To check the amount of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and ...
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... options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect...
... options in the media bay if your computer's power usage (see "Setting Power Options" on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on page 135). Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your laptop computer, do any of the following: • Connect...
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...the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. However, do not operate your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can... connect the computer to an electrical outlet. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is longer with the computer turned on your computer or being used in your battery). The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of January...
...the computer and the battery to cool to room temperature. If the battery is hot from the Dell ControlPoint (DCP) application. However, do not operate your computer using battery power until the battery is charging. A battery discharges during prolonged storage. HINT: To disable battery charging, you can... connect the computer to an electrical outlet. A Dell notebook battery may not be packed in a checked bag if the battery is longer with the computer turned on your computer or being used in your battery). The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on airplanes, where charging of January...