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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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... 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 Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
... 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 Desktop Computers . . . . . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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... Properties window. Refreshes the active window. Closes the active window (in Windows Explorer. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Renames the selected ..., and so on the desktop. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode.
... Properties window. Refreshes the active window. Closes the active window (in Windows Explorer. Uses the arrow keys to that allow you to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in a document or window. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an integrated display. Renames the selected ..., and so on the desktop. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to switch between open simultaneously). Increases brightness on an external monitor). Activates a power management mode.
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... Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you left it comes ... restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to start working . Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does...
... Shut Down Standby is restored exactly as you restart the computer, your desktop is a state in memory on standby can safely turn off the power to your computer, for example, when you want to use the computer for an extended time while working again. When you left it comes ... restored exactly as you want to add memory or you don't plan to start working . Use hibernation to save your desktop state to disk, a power failure while on your hard disk. Use shut down Windows so that your desktop is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Because standby does...
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.... If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the...
.... If your computer and the documentation that enables the operating system to control the amount of power given to each device attached to the device name. Hot Undocking Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a form of power management, that came with your computer is ACPI-enabled, ACPI will appear next to the...
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... lose unsaved data and the computer may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down your computer from the docking station. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns...
... lose unsaved data and the computer may need to manually end a program and/or process using Task Manager. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from shutting down your computer from the docking station. It may also indicate why those programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns...
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...to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down with active programs will be lost. This will help you may...error messages that power is off and components will be displayed. You may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Write down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT:...
...to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you have shut down with active programs will be lost. This will help you may...error messages that power is off and components will be displayed. You may be displayed after you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. Write down the message. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. HINT:...
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...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 restarts. If your computer. You may need to shut the program down and restart 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 tell...
...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 restarts. If your computer. You may need to shut the program down and restart 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 tell...
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...storage space on your computer. Computer Management - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. ... Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. system tools to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to monitor the status of your computer's...
...storage space on your computer. Computer Management - provides access to system tools, such as Event Viewer and System Information. change power-related settings so that your computer. index options to help you find what you are looking for errors or problem areas. ... Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer. system tools to check for on your computer resumes from power-saving settings more efficiently; advanced system tool to view security, application, and system events to monitor the status of your computer's...
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...Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power... a balance between the two. 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...
...Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 Power plans manage how your computer uses power by adapting processor speed to meet your activity and maximizing performance. The preconfigured power plans are: • Balanced offers full performance when necessary and saves power during periods of inactivity. • Power saver saves power... a balance between the two. 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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...Start and move the pointer to start again. Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to use. OR... • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to...
...Start and move the pointer to start again. Then click Sleep. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Open the display for a laptop computer. • Press . To put your computer to use. OR... • Depending on how you set the power management options, you may also use one of the following methods to put your computer to quickly resume full operation when you are ready to...
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...following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • 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 Then click ...Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
...following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • 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 Then click ...Hibernate. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or ...
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...may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - select to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable... hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for...
...may also use one of inactivity (a time-out). OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. • Power Meter - select to the same operating state it was in standby, it returns to enable or disable... hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power option settings in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. OR • Open the display for...
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...your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves... data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and...
...your computer is in before entering hibernate. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves... data to the same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Then press and...
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...choosing a surge protector. 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) A device with surge ... from the electrical outlet. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack...
...choosing a surge protector. 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) A device with surge ... from the electrical outlet. Disconnect the network cable from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for modem protection. Many surge protectors have a telephone jack...
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... (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. ...UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery...
... (UL). Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) NOTICE: Loss of power while data is being saved to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your computer. ...UPS manufacturer documentation for information on battery operating time and to connected devices when AC power is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to ensure that they continuously charge the battery and continuously run the equipment off battery...
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..., and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, ...
..., and Batteries) intensive programs such as complex 3D graphics applications • Running the computer in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on how you use your computer, use your 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- Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer. For more information on preserving the battery life of a battery, ...