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.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
.... . . . 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 Shut Down Normally 105 Shutting Down a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is...
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... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
... 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 Local Area Networks (LAN...
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... Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System 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...
... Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System 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...
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... 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 Working...
... 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 Working...
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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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. 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 ... assignments of the above ports, see "Ports" on page 313. Monitors and Displays 55 Cables and Connections Every monitor has at least two cable requirements, power and data.
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... display. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Cycles through screen elements in the... Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Pastes a selected ...
... display. Selects all currently available display options (display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on the desktop. Uses the arrow keys to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a window or on ). Cycles through screen elements in the... Power Options Properties window. Copies a selected item. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to switch between open simultaneously). Cuts a selected item. Pastes a selected ...
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...Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off , so that you must turn... off the power to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an extended ...
...Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep saves all open documents and programs, and allows the computer to your computer uses less power. Because standby does not save power but first saves everything in which your computer shuts down only when you must turn off , so that you must turn... off the power to your desktop is restored exactly as you left it . Use shut down to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your desktop is restored exactly as you want to use the computer for an extended ...
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...undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your docking station. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer ... Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. If your computer is a form of...
...undocking your laptop computer, see the documentation that came with your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power management, that came with your docking station. Undocking Without Shutting Down 1 Save any open applications or programs. To determine if your computer ... Your Computer While it is still running, without shutting down open files. 104 Shutting Down Your Computer Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the device name. If your computer is a form of...
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... Normally You may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always...
... Normally You may be able to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. When shutting down . HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down , Windows will attempt to end all of the programs to force all programs. If this happens, a program or process may not always...
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...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible...is turned back on page 143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you troubleshoot the problem later. This will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a ...
...Support → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible...is turned back on page 143. If an existing problem does not reappear when you troubleshoot the problem later. This will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will be lost. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a ...
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... and Support: click 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. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage...to shut the program down properly. If your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you...
... and Support: click 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. You may tell you had an application or program open, a message may need to manage...to shut the program down properly. If your computer restarts. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer suffers a power loss, it may restart and display a series of messages. • If you were working in an application, a message may ask you...
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...and system events to optimize performance. change how menus and windows appear to check for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - change power-related settings so that your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative... Services - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes...
...and system events to optimize performance. change how menus and windows appear to check for on your computer. Open Disk Cleanup - change power-related settings so that your computer. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ Administrative... Services - delete unnecessary or temporary files on your hard disk to increase the storage space on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes...
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... → 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 saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
... → 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 saver saves power by reducing system performance to your needs. Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to maximize...
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...8226; Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents ...
...8226; Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) FOR MORE ...INFORMATION: To learn more about power plans, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Hibernate Hibernate conserves power by saving your open documents ...
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.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
.... Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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...display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation...: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...
...display for a notebook computer. • Press . To exit standby, depending on how you may lose data. Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by turning off computer→ Stand by. When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation...: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) select to the same operating state it may also use one of ...
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.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card...
.... • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . When the computer exits hibernate, it was in hibernate mode. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to the same operating state it returns to exit hibernate. Remove and reinsert the card...
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...the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices...to help prevent damage 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) See the surge protector documentation for modem ...
...the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack for modem connection instructions. Surge protectors, power line conditioners, uninterruptible power supplies provide protection for certain types of different devices...to help prevent damage 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) See the surge protector documentation for modem ...
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... Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to... the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. The battery charges while AC...
... Laboratories (UL). See the UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to ensure that provides temporary power to connected devices when AC power is interrupted. Laptop Computer Batteries To ensure optimal performance and to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer to... the hard drive may result in data loss or file damage. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. The battery charges while AC...
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...an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer performance). intensive programs such as ... battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the ...
...an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter icon The first time you use your laptop computer, see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your computer performance). intensive programs such as ... battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the ...