Configuring Power Management Settings | Dell NY105 guide

	Hibernate Mode	34
	Configuring Power Management Settings	35
	Accessing Power Options Properties	35
	Charging the Battery	35
	Replacing the Battery	36
	Storing a Battery	36
	Battery Errors	37
5	Using the Keyboard
	Numeric Keypad	39
	Key Combinations	39
	System Functions	39
	Battery	40
	Display Functions	40
	Power Management	40
	Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions	40
	Touch Pad	41
	Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick	42
	Changing the Track Stick Cap	42
6	Using the Display
	Adjusting Brightness	43
	Using the Ambient Light Sensor	43
	Switching the Video Image	44
	Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate	44
	Dual Independent Display Mode	45
	Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays	46

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User’s Guide W . d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Model PP18L August NY105 Contents Configuring Power Management Settings Setting Display Resolution and Refresh RateSwapping Primary and Secondary Displays Contents Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem CableWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Using a Primary or System Password Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Contents Mobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your ComputerDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon If you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool 104 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore 105If only part of the display is readable 101 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless Technology 113 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card 120109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Technical Support and Customer Service 143 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 145143 144 Support.dell.com Finding InformationFinding Information These labels are located on your computer Dell Support Website support.dell.com To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet Icon in the Microsoft Windows taskbarFor more information on Dell QuickSet, see Dell QuickSet on Front View About Your ComputerAbout Your Computer V I C E S T a T U S L I G H T S Solid orange The battery charge is critically low Y B O a R D S T a T U S L I G H T S Left Side View Flashing yellow Error Right Side View Back View T W O R K C O N N E C T O R RJ Connects USB devices, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer About Your Computer Bottom View About Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Microsoft Windows XPTo prepare the new computer for the file transfer Transferring Information to a New Computer Click Finished and restart the new computer Microsoft Windows Vista Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista Transferring Information to a New Computer Battery Performance Using a BatteryUsing a Battery Checking the Battery Charge Dell QuickSet Battery MeterMicrosoft Windows Power Meter Charge Gauge Low-Battery Warning Conserving Battery PowerCheck the Battery Health Standby and Sleep Mode Power Management ModesHibernate Mode Charging the Battery Configuring Power Management SettingsAccessing Power Options Properties Replacing the Battery Storing a Battery Battery Errors Using a Battery Using the Keyboard Using the KeyboardNumeric Keypad Key Combinations Battery Power ManagementDisplay Functions Microsoft Windows Logo Key Functions Touch Pad Changing the Track Stick Cap Customizing the Touch Pad and Track Stick Using the Display Adjusting BrightnessUsing the Ambient Light Sensor Using the Display Switching the Video Image Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate Dual Independent Display Mode Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable Setting Up and Using NetworksSetting Up and Using Networks Wireless Local Area Network Checking Your Wireless Network CardWhat You Need to Establish a Wlan Connection Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the wizard Right-clickWireless Network Connection Click Properties Connecting to a Wlan Setting Up and Using Networks Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator Microsoft Windows Firewall Setting Up and Using Networks Setting Up and Using Networks Using Multimedia Using MultimediaPlaying Media Copying Media DVD player includes the following basic buttons How to Copy Media Using Blank Media Helpful Tips Media Type Read Write Rewritable Adjusting the Picture Adjusting the VolumeMicrosoft Windows XP Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System Using Cards Card Types Extended Cards Installing a PC Card or ExpressCardPC Card Removing a Card or Blank Using Cards Securing Your Computer Security Cable LockSmart Card Securing Your Computer Installing a Smart Card About Smart Cards Passwords About Passwords Using a Primary or System Password Using an Administrator Password Using a Hard Drive Password Trusted Platform Module TPM Enabling the TPM Feature Enable the TPM feature see Enabling the TPM Feature onSecurity Management Software Activating the Security Management Software Computer Tracking Software Using the Security Management SoftwareIf Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen Securing Your Computer Troubleshooting Dell Technical Update ServiceDell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell Diagnostics Troubleshooting Option Function Dell Diagnostics Main MenuTab Function Dell Support Utility Accessing the Dell Support UtilityClicking the Dell Support Icon Media drive problems Drive ProblemsDouble-Clicking the Dell Support Icon Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems Hard drive problemsIf you hear an unfamiliar scraping or grinding sound Click the Tools tab Click the Start button and click Control Panel Error Messages Troubleshooting Select the program you want to remove Ieee 1394 Device Problems Keyboard Problems External Keyboard problems Lockups and Software Problems Unexpected charactersComputer does not start up Computer stops responding Memory Problems Other software problemsSolid blue screen appears Follow the instructions on the screen Network Problems Wireless Local Area Network WlanMobile Broadband Wireless Wide Area Network General Windows taskbar. Ensure that the card is listed PC Card ProblemsIcon on the Windows Power Problems Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer Printer ProblemsDocking Power Considerations Scanner Problems Sound and Speaker ProblemsNo sound from integrated speakers If your scanner is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner Touch Pad or Mouse Problems No sound from headphonesNo sound from external speakers Shut down the computer Disconnect the mouse If the display is blank Video and Display ProblemsIf the display is difficult to read Picture quality If only part of the display is readableClick the Start button and then click Control Panel System Setup Program Viewing the System Setup ScreensSystem Setup Program Overview Changing the Boot Sequence System Setup ScreensCommonly Used Options Changing Printer Modes Performing a One-Time BootChanging COM Ports 100 Reinstalling Software What Is a Driver?Drivers Identifying Drivers 102 Reinstalling Drivers and UtilitiesMicrosoft Windows XP 103 Microsoft Windows Vista Using the Hardware Troubleshooter Tool Microsoft Windows XP Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Restoring Your Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows Vista Click Next and follow the remaining on-screen prompts Using the Operating System Media To reinstall Windows, you need the following items 107 108 Adding and Replacing Parts Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your Computer Before Working Inside Your Computer Hinge Cover Keyboard111 Hinge cover Plastic scribe Screws Keyboard tabs Palm rest Pull-tab 113 Internal Card With Bluetooth Wireless TechnologyCard cable Metal tab Coin-Cell Battery Memory Battery connector Coin-cell battery Mylar115 Memory module Dimm a 2 securing clips Securing clips 2 per connector 117 Memory module cover 119 120 Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardWlan card 121 Mobile Broadband Card 123 Mobile Broadband card Mobile Broadband card 2 metal securing tabs Subscriber Identity Module SIM Card 125 Hard Drive SIM card Metal brackets 127 Screws Hard drive Media Bay FCM Flash Cache ModuleRemoving Media Bay Devices Optical drive 129 Lift the card out of its connectorFCM card Antenna cables 130 FCM card 131 Dell QuickSetDell QuickSet 132 Traveling With Your Computer Identifying Your ComputerPacking the Computer Attach a name tag or business card to the computer Travel Tips Traveling by Air 135 SpecificationsCore 136 137 Memory 138 Keycaps Reduced under certain power-intensive Information on battery life139 Conditions Cmos active capacitive pixel-sensing 140Technology 141 Specifications Technical Support and Customer Service Getting HelpObtaining Assistance 143 DellConnect Online Services Problems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service 145 Before You Call For customers in the United States, call 800-WWW-DELL Contacting Dell147 Visit support.dell.com Cleaning Your Computer AppendixComputer, Keyboard, and Display Touch Pad Floppy Drive MouseCDs and DVDs FCC Class B FCC Notice U.S. Only151 Macrovision Product Notice 153 GlossaryALS ambient light sensor 154 155 To bypass the processor Docking device See APR 156 157 158 159 160 161 For this program 162