Flea Power Release; Wifi Power Cycle; Using Game Shift - Dell G3 3500 Service Manual

Flea power release

About this task
Flea power is the residual static electricity that remains on the computer even after it has been powered off and the battery has been
removed. The following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct flea power release:
Steps
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Remove the base cover.
3. Remove the battery.
4. Press and hold the power button for 15 seconds to drain the flea power.
5. Replace the battery.
6. Replace the base cover.
7. Turn on your computer.

WiFi power cycle

About this task
If your computer is unable to access the internet due to WiFi connectivity issues a WiFi power cycle procedure may be performed. The
following procedure provides the instructions on how to conduct a WiFi power cycle:
NOTE: Some ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide a modem/router combo device.
Steps
1. Turn off your computer.
2. Turn off the modem.
3. Turn off the wireless router.
4. Wait for 30 seconds.
5. Turn on the wireless router.
6. Turn on the modem.
7. Turn on your computer.

Using Game Shift

Game Shift improves gaming performance by increasing the fan speed for optimal thermal cooling of the processor.
Enabling Game Shift
To enable Game Shift, press F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7). For more information, see
Alienware Command Center displays a blue G icon, a notification pops up to indicate that Game Shift is enabled.
Disabling Game Shift
When you are not using the computer for gaming, disable Game Shift by pressing F7 (if fn default is enabled; otherwise, press fn + F7).
Game Shift is also disabled when:
• You set your computer to a sleep state.
• You restart your computer.
• Game Shift has been active for 24 consecutive hours.
• You start a new game.
• You terminate the game that has been running on Game Shift.
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