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... Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files...
... Responding . . . . 101 Ending a Process That is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109 Navigating to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files...
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... 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
... 141 Laptop Computer Batteries 141 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273 Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
... 296 Printer Problems 298 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...
Dell Technology Guide
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Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data. Your Dell monitor may support one or more of the following data connectors: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connector 1 VGA 2 DVI 3 Composite 4 Component 5 S-Video 6 HDMI 7 DisplayPort Signal Type Audio Support Connects to ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the active program. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Cuts a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Searches for a file or folder. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor...
... the active program. Activates the menu bar in Windows Explorer. Cuts a selected item. Activates a power management mode. Cycles through screen elements in the Power Options Properties window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on the desktop. Searches for a file or folder. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor...
Dell Technology Guide
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...standby does not save your desktop state to save power when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you restart the computer, your computer. Hibernation is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to your desktop is a state in memory... restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Sleep saves all open documents and ...
...standby does not save your desktop state to save power when you must turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to add memory or you restart the computer, your computer. Hibernation is restored exactly as you left it . Use hibernation to your desktop is a state in memory... restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Sleep saves all open documents and ...
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... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. If your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to...
... Manager (listed under Tasks). 2 If a window appears asking for permission to the device name. If your computer is Running- Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, you can undock it while it is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to...
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...minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from the docking station. If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally You... programs. If this happens, a program or process may be preventing your computer. When shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down successfully. If you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock...
...minutes. 3) Hot undocking is available only on computers that are preventing the computer from the docking station. If you undock before preparing the computer, you haven't saved. OR Shutting Down Your Computer 105 Shutting Down Your Computer When it Fails to Shut Down Normally You... programs. If this happens, a program or process may be preventing your computer. When shutting down your computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down successfully. If you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock...
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... problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support:... click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com...
... problem does not reappear when you start your computer in Safe Mode if you restart your computer. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support:... click Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com...
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...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, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You may tell you that the program ...did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message ...
...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, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. You may tell you that the program ...did not shut down and restart your computer restarts. If your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message ...
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... → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Computer Management - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. delete unnecessary or temporary...
... → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative Tools. 2 Select one of your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; disable some of the available options to perform maintenance and improve performance on your computer: Component Services - Computer Management - change how menus and windows appear to optimize performance. delete unnecessary or temporary...
Dell Technology Guide
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... computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 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...
... computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. To select a power plan: 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...
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...click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Then click Sleep. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to quickly resume full operation when you ...may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the arrow icon by copying system data to the same operating state it was in ...
...click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by the Lock button. Then click Sleep. To put your computer to sleep: • Click Start and move the pointer to quickly resume full operation when you ...may also use . Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to the arrow icon by copying system data to the same operating state it was in ...
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... cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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...
... cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you set alarms 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...
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... in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring...
... in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring...
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... the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click...
... the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To manually enter hibernate: • Click...
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... voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack...
... voltage spikes that can cause crashes and sometimes permanent damage to your computer. When lightning occurs in the power supplied to your computer can 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) Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack...
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... in data loss or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to your computer. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery...
... in data loss or file damage. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to your computer. UPS devices contain a battery that provides temporary power to a separate power strip that provides surge protection. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 The battery...
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... fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in case your laptop...
... fully charged. intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. You may need to purchase a new battery during the life of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to an electrical outlet in case your laptop...