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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...
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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...
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..., 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. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do ...
..., 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. 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). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Do ...
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... or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
... or "Frozen" Computer Windows Vista When you attempt to shut down, the screen may darken and show you which programs are preventing the computer from a battery, the computer turns off when you undock it, and you lose unsaved data. 2) Never undock the computer without first preparing it Fails to Shut Down...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will reset when the power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible ...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Also, you have shut down the message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will reset when the power is off and components will help you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible ...; "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Also, you have shut down the message. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ensure that power is turned back on. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Only the basic files and drivers necessary to identify...
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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...
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... overview of the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... overview of the options provided. Cleaning Your Computer Before You Start Read the safety instructions available in the Dell™ safety information that come with the compressed-air product. For a laptop computer, remove any batteries. Do not use compressed air to drip inside the computer or keyboard. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... indexing options - Local Security Policy - Adjust power settings - provides access to perform maintenance and improve performance on your hard disk to improve performance. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer...
... indexing options - Local Security Policy - Adjust power settings - provides access to perform maintenance and improve performance on your hard disk to improve performance. and adjust battery usage for errors or problem areas. access advanced system tools, such as Device Manager, Disk Defragmenter, Disk Management, and other processes running on your computer...
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... 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 saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between... Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ...
... 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 saving energy, maximizing system performance, or achieving a balance between... Control Panel → System and Maintenance → Power Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 135 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 ...
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... button. 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) To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
... button. 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) To put your computer, depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Then click Sleep. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more...
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...set the power management options, you set alarms for your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Then click ...
...set the power management options, you set alarms for your computer is in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about configuring power options, see Windows Help and Support: click ... may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. select preconfigured settings for low or critical battery power (laptop computers) Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 137 Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot) your computer. Then click ...
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Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select to the same...display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
Power Management Modes Standby Mode Standby conserves power by . NOTICE: If your computer loses AC and battery power while in Windows, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. select to the same...display for a notebook computer. • Press . select options for a notebook computer. 138 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) • Power Meter - view the available battery power (laptop computers) • Advanced - When the computer exits standby, it returns to enable or disable hibernation FOR MORE INFORMATION: To ...
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... the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot)...
... the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. Your computer enters hibernate if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To exit hibernate, press the power button. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer ...while your computer. OR • Depending on the hard drive and then completely turning off computer. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 139 To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. Remove and reinsert the card, or simply restart (reboot)...
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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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby...
... 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) NOTICE: Not all surge protectors offer network adapter protection. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby...
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...saved to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical ...uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. One battery is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is ...
...saved to a separate power strip that provides temporary power to a UPS. Connect other devices, such as standard equipment in the battery bay. An uniterruptible power supply (UPS) protects against power fluctuations and interruptions. Power line conditioners are different from the typical ...uninterruptible power supply in data loss or file damage. One battery is available. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 141 NOTE: To ensure maximum battery operating time, connect only your computer to connected devices when AC power is ...
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... you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings,... Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is...
... you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to purchase a new battery during the life of a battery, which it is fully charged. You may need to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on page 146. 142 Power (Power Settings,... Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which is...
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...puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the following ...external cables from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your laptop computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, ...
...puncture, incinerate, disassemble, or expose the battery to avoid possible connector damage. Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your laptop computer, follow these procedures, turn off . 3 Slide the battery-bay latch release(s) on your Dell computer. CAUTION: Misuse of the following ...external cables from the computer to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Handle damaged or leaking batteries with your laptop computer. Keep the battery away from Dell. CAUTION: Before performing these basic steps: 1 If the computer is turned off the computer, ...
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... of its charge remaining, three of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends 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 ... power remaining on the number of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light...
... of its charge remaining, three of the battery. Charge Gauge on the Battery The operating time of a battery depends 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 ... power remaining on the number of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. If no lights appear, the battery has no lights appear, the battery is the health of the lights are on the battery charge gauge to illuminate the charge-level lights. Each light...
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... of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Your laptop computer will display a warning...and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your...
... of the following: • Connect the computer to an electrical outlet when possible; You can change the settings for the battery alarms through the power management options in Windows, see "Setting Power Options" on page 135). Your laptop computer will display a warning...and recharged. • Configure the power management settings using two batteries, the warning applies to an electrical outlet, or install a second battery in the media bay if your work immediately after a low-battery warning. Understanding Low Battery Warnings NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your...
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... (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in a Dell notebook and the notebook is installed in the computer for your computer or being...
... (DCP) application. Then connect the computer to an electrical outlet to access Dell ControlPoint Help and additional features and options. 146 Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager You can leave the battery in a Dell notebook and the notebook is installed in the computer for your computer or being...