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... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode...the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 ...
... Start or and Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to start in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode...the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for Windows that may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 ...
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... your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to start again. To wake your computer to quickly resume ...then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer 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. Hibernate ...
... your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer, depending on how you set the power management options: • Press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you are ready to start again. To wake your computer to quickly resume ...then completely turning off the computer. To put your computer 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. Hibernate ...
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... your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...to the arrow icon by the Lock button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also ...
... your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate mode: • Click Start and move the pointer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short ...to the arrow icon by the Lock button. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start → Control Panel → Performance and Maintenance → Power Options. 2 In the Power Options Properties window, you may also ...
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... entering standby. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state...
... entering standby. OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state...
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... Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use ...one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery...
... Click Start → Turn off the computer. Then press and hold the key, and click Hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use ...one of the following methods to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . The computer may take a short time to exit hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 Your computer enters hibernate if the battery...
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... should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of times it is... the health of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That...
... should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) After hundreds of its original charge capacity remains. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the number of times it is... the health of "charged" but maintain a reduced charge capacity, which is charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. That...
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...certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Use... the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System ...
...certain sequence to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to diagnose and resolve problems on how to resolve the problem. Use... the Hardware Troubleshooter to evaluate your computer. 272 Troubleshooting With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System ...
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... is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on . Press a key on the back...
... is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on . Press a key on the back...
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...Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. 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 - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on the screen... an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
...Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on page 275. 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 - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers" on the screen... an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task.
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... a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility...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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button...
... a key on your computer. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start Wizard→ Next. → All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility...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 - Windows XP The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with the operating system installed on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button...
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..." on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage...
..." on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R - The computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. • Ensure that the processor power cable is set to match the AC power at your location (if applicable). • Ensure that the voltage...
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...you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to support.dell.com. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is .... 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 electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; For...
...you begin any video extension cables and connect the monitor directly to the computer. • Swap the computer and monitor power cables to support.dell.com. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is .... 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 electrical outlet is not necessary when installing additional graphics cards; For...
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...mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar ... operation. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 273. defective. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on . - Contact Dell (see ...
...mouse, or press the power button to verify that the computer turns on the front of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to the system board (see "Power Lights for your computer. Replace power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables with similar ... operation. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - Ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on page 273. defective. For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on . - Contact Dell (see ...
Quick Reference Guide
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... Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power Button LED States 36...
... Performance Tuning (XPS 730 Only 26 NVIDIA Performance 26 NVIDIA Monitor 27 5 Troubleshooting 29 Diagnostic Tools 29 Dell™ Diagnostics 29 MP Memory Test 32 Getting More Help 33 Dell Support 3 34 Dell PC Tune-Up 34 Dell PC Checkup 35 Dell Network Assistant 35 DellConnect 36 Dell Technical Update Service 36 Diagnostic Indicators 36 Power Button LED States 36...
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... as a Media Card bays (2) Reader. NOTE: The power button can also be used to wake the system or to turn on the computer. tray eject buttons (4) NOTE: The optical drive tray eject button is only for use the power button to place it into the appropriate connectors connectors (see "...Front I /O Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state. 10 Setting up Your Computer ...
... as a Media Card bays (2) Reader. NOTE: The power button can also be used to wake the system or to turn on the computer. tray eject buttons (4) NOTE: The optical drive tray eject button is only for use the power button to place it into the appropriate connectors connectors (see "...Front I /O Plug USB and other devices into a power-saving state. 10 Setting up Your Computer ...
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.... The associate works with your permission under warranty. To begin a live session with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. Diagnostic Indicators Power Button LED States The power button LED located on the front of software and hardware updates for a fee through an ... you receive notifications. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...
.... The associate works with your permission under warranty. To begin a live session with Dell's associate during the troubleshooting session. Diagnostic Indicators Power Button LED States The power button LED located on the front of software and hardware updates for a fee through an ... you receive notifications. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to support.dell.com/technicalupdate. Dell Technical Update Service The Dell Technical Update service provides proactive e-mail notification of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid ...
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• If the power button LED is off, the computer is either turned off during start -up . Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. - NOTE: All front panel and back panel LEDs will turn off or... down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to help identify a problem with another device, such as a lamp. - Troubleshooting 37 Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Dell™ Diagnostics" on page 29). 3 See "Contacting Dell" on page 72 for instructions on ....
• If the power button LED is off, the computer is either turned off during start -up . Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the electrical outlet is not receiving power. - NOTE: All front panel and back panel LEDs will turn off or... down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to help identify a problem with another device, such as a lamp. - Troubleshooting 37 Bypass power protection devices, power strips, and power extension cables to the system board (see "Dell™ Diagnostics" on page 29). 3 See "Contacting Dell" on page 72 for instructions on ....
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... on state. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Appendix 69 solid white for power-on the network. • Off (no light) - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. • ...Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one internal eSATA Controls and LEDs Power control Power LED Hard-drive access LED Link integrity LED (on integrated network adapter) Activity LED (on integrated network adapter) Standby power LED push button...
... on state. A good connection exists between a 10-Mbps network and the computer. • Orange - Appendix 69 solid white for power-on the network. • Off (no light) - The computer is not detecting a physical connection to the network. • ...Dell XPS 730 Dell XPS 730X one 40-pin connector N/A six 7-pin connectors eight 7-pin connectors one 34-pin connector N/A one internal eSATA Controls and LEDs Power control Power LED Hard-drive access LED Link integrity LED (on integrated network adapter) Activity LED (on integrated network adapter) Standby power LED push button...
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