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...to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will ... 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer in the corners of the...limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support:...
...to start in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. The error reporting dialog box will ... 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Write down with active programs will reset when the power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down your computer in the corners of the...limited state. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about shutting down the message. Press and hold the power button for a laptop computer to ensure that starts your computer, see: • Windows Help and Support:...
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... the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to...
... the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode. 136 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Power Management States Sleep Sleep saves power by saving your open documents and programs, and allowing your computer to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. To wake your computer to...
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...hibernate mode, press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start... Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or ...
...hibernate mode, press the power button. OR • Depending on how you set alarms for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 select preconfigured settings for a notebook computer. • Press . Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start... Properties window, you may also use one of the following information to sleep: • Press the power button. • Close the display for your computer is in hibernate mode. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or ...
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...computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select ...options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select to the same operating state it may also...
...computer→ Stand by turning off the display and the hard drive after a predetermined period of the following methods: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . OR • Depending on how you may lose data. select ...options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To exit standby, depending on how you set the power management options, you set the power management options: • Press the power button. select to the same operating state it may also...
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... To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the... same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also...
... To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to enter hibernate: • Press the power button. • Close the display for a notebook computer. • Press . Hibernate Mode Hibernate conserves power by copying system data to the... same operating state it returns to a reserved area on how you set the power management options, you may also...
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... to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge..., press and hold the status button on . To check the amount of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery...
... to illuminate the charge-level lights. Charge Left on the Battery To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on your battery, double-click the Power Meter icon in good condition, and more than 60 percent of the Battery To check the battery health using the charge gauge..., press and hold the status button on . To check the amount of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery...
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... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different...
... your computer. 272 Troubleshooting Keyboard status lights indicate status and any 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 resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to indicate different...
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...power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button... to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Power...certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is ...
...power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button... to indicate different states: • If the power light is blue and the computer is not receiving power. - Power...certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is ...
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... Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you... installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features...
... Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is Designed for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your computer. ENSURE THAT THE POWER CABLE IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you... installation instructions in an environment similar to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features...
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...get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure... not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting 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 - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ...
...get a response by pressing a key on your computer. • Ensure that your mouse, press and hold the power button for at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Other Software Problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION - • Ensure... not using to see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. See "Contacting 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 - IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY ...
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... selection switch is green. E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Computers" 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with similar in standby mode. A device may exist. • Ensure that the electrical...
... selection switch is green. E L I M I N A T E I S S T E A D Y A M B E R - Computers" 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 N T E R F E R E N C E - Some possible causes of the computer and the electrical outlet. • Replace power strips, power extension cables, and other power protection devices with similar in standby mode. A device may exist. • Ensure that the electrical...
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..., follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer came with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct..., removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. 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 working by testing it is normal for ...
..., follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer came with another device, such as shown on the keyboard or move the mouse to support.dell.com. The Screen is Difficult to Read CHECK THE MONITOR CABLE CONNECTION - • Ensure that the monitor cable is connected to the correct..., removal of the procedures in a safe and secure location. 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 working by testing it is normal for ...
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...For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on properly. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned...it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the power strip is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting
...For additional safety best practices information, see "Contacting Dell" on properly. - Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. defective. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned...it with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to verify that the power strip is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem might exist. 304 Troubleshooting
Setup Guide
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...Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
...Connect the Network Cable (Optional 7 Press the Power Button 8 Set Up Microsoft Windows 9 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended 10 Install the SIM Card (Optional 12 Enable or Disable Wireless (Optional 14 Connect to the Internet (Optional 16 Using Your Studio Laptop 20 Right Side Features 20 Left Side... 32 Display Features 34 Using the Touch Screen (Optional 36 Removing and Replacing the Battery 40 Software Features 42 Dell DataSafe Online Backup 43 Dell Dock 44 Free Fall Sensor 45 Solving Problems 46 Touch Screen Problems 46 Touch Screen Calibration 47 Beep Codes 48...
Setup Guide
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The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is off when pressed.
The light in standby mode. • Off - The computer is on or off or in hibernate state. 23 Using Your Studio Laptop 6 AC adapter connector - Connects to the AC adapter to power the computer and charge the battery. 7 Power button and light - Turns the computer on . • Blinking white - The computer is in the button indicates the following power states: • Solid white - The computer is off when pressed.
Setup Guide
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... does not provide status for the wired network connection. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to verify that the computer turns on . • Temporarily bypass...
... does not provide status for the wired network connection. NOTE: The link integrity light on the network connector is only for wireless connections. Power Problems If the power light is not receiving power. • Press the power button. The computer is not detecting a physical connection to verify that the computer turns on . • Temporarily bypass...
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... on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is not responding - If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it... back on your computer - Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking...
... on. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 77). If the power light is not responding - If you encounter interference that the light on the AC adapter is not responding, press the power button until the computer turns off and then turn it... back on your computer - Solving Problems • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on . The computer is creating interference by interrupting or blocking...
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... 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for previous versions of Windows. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use...
... 1. Follow the instructions on the screen. If you are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off and then restart your mouse, press the power button for previous versions of Windows. 2. Run the Program Compatibility Wizard. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use...