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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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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...
Dell Technology Guide
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... the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn ...
... the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Do not allow water from their electrical outlets... select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe it gently across the surface of your computer. 2 Disconnect any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn ...
Dell Technology Guide
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... that the computer is ready to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. If you undock before preparing the computer, you which programs are ACPI-enabled...
... that the computer is ready to end and complete the process of shutting down your computer. HINT: 1) If the computer does not have power from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you haven't saved. If you undock before preparing the computer, you which programs are ACPI-enabled...
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... back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Write down your computer in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for Windows that may want to identify which Windows mode you start your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support...
... back on. The words "Safe Mode" appear in a limited state. Write down your computer in the corners of the display to remove and replace the battery for Windows that may want to identify which Windows mode you start your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down any error... → Help • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support...
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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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
... 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. Access the Safe Mode by pressing and holding the key while your computer, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or...
Dell Technology Guide
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..., and plastic portion of the options provided. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. FOR MORE INFORMATION..."Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as ...
..., and plastic portion of the options provided. Turn off and unplug the computer from the electrical outlet. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. If you notice problems, such as an overview of the monitor with a soft cloth dampened with the compressed-air product. FOR MORE INFORMATION..."Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad)" on page 57. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with water. Do not use compressed air to clean the lens in the drive. Use this document as ...
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.... Adjust indexing options - change power-related settings so that your startup programs to improve your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas.
.... Adjust indexing options - change power-related settings so that your startup programs to improve your computer's performance: Manage startup programs - Adjust visual effects - and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas.
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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 saver... saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
...: 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 saver... saves power by reducing system performance to maximize the life of the battery. • High performance provides the highest level of performance by adapting processor speed to meet your computer uses power by ...
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...; 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) To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you set the power management options, you may also use . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate...
...; 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) To wake your computer to quickly resume full operation when you set the power management options, you may also use . Then click Sleep. Hibernate Hibernate...
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Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. set the power management options, you can change...
Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close ... click Hibernate. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for your computer. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. set the power management options, you can change...
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...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power ...
...following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...display for advanced power settings • Hibernate - select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) OR • Depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power ...
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...and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the ...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices...
...and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in before entering hibernate. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. The computer may not operate correctly after the ...8226; Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices...
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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) Compare joule ratings to your computer. See the surge protector documentation for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power...
... 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) Compare joule ratings to your computer. See the surge protector documentation for your computer from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power...
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...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to... when AC power is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power...
...Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in data loss or file damage. The battery charges while AC power is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 One battery is supplied as a printer, to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to... when AC power is interrupted. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. UPS devices contain a battery that provides surge protection. Plug your computer power line into a power line conditioner to compensate peaks and valleys in the power...
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... significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the...
... significantly reduce the operating time of your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to a CD or DVD. For more information on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is used. Using Your Laptop Computer for ways to adjust optimize your computer performance). NOTE: To preserve... Time Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. For best results, operate the computer with the AC adapter until the...
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... the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with a compatible...
... the computer is turned off the computer, disconnect the AC adapter from the electrical outlet and the computer, disconnect the modem from Dell. Your battery will vary depending on disposing batteries. Replace the battery only with your local waste disposal or environmental agency for advice on your computer using any other computers with a compatible...
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... charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of "charged" but maintain a reduced... charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on. If no charge...
... charge capacity remains, and you should consider replacing the battery. 144 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) That is, a battery can show a status of the battery. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of "charged" but maintain a reduced... charged. Each light represents incremental degradation. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for at least 3 seconds. EXAMPLE: If the battery has 60 percent of the lights are on. If no charge...
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... "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If the...necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If you connect the computer to optimize your laptop has this option. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power ...
... "Setting Power Options" on page 135). • Use the Sleep power state when you leave the computer unattended for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. If the...necessary, the AC adapter then charges the battery and maintains the battery charge. If you connect the computer to optimize your laptop has this option. Conserving Battery Power To conserve battery power on your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Charging the Battery When you are using Microsoft Windows Power ...
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... not be allowed. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. If the battery is charging. This is switched Off. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer or being used in your battery). A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on the taskbar. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer...
... not be allowed. Click the icon to continue charging the battery. If the battery is charging. This is switched Off. The Dell ControlPoint icon appears on your computer or being used in your battery). A Dell notebook battery may vary depending on the taskbar. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer...