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A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then... in its documentation or on the screen. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK...
A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories, and then... in its documentation or on the screen. See the software documentation for information. • Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to 10 seconds until the computer turns off. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I Z A R D - A solid blue screen appears TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F - BACK...
User Guide
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...button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display." Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8 ...10 volume control buttons 5 touch pad 11 mute button 6 display latch 12 keyboard and wireless status lights display - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. power button - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows...
...button until the computer turns off your display, see "Using the Display." Press the power button to Contents Page About Your Computer Dell™ Latitude™ D610 User's Guide Front View Left View Right View Back View Bottom View Front View 1 display 7 speakers 2 power button 8 ...10 volume control buttons 5 touch pad 11 mute button 6 display latch 12 keyboard and wireless status lights display - NOTICE: To avoid losing data, turn on the computer or exit a power management mode. power button - For more information about your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows...
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8. Click Apply to keep the new settings. 12. b. In the new window, ensure that one of the devices listed is a TV. Click Yes to view the new settings. 10. Discrete Video Controller Use the keyboard shortcut to enable your display settings: l Press once to activate the TV and the ...Settings. Click OK. Click OK to enable the display setting only. l Press three times to confirm the settings change. 11. c. In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that the display resolution settings are correct. 9. Back to use a TV and the computer display at...
8. Click Apply to keep the new settings. 12. b. In the new window, ensure that one of the devices listed is a TV. Click Yes to view the new settings. 10. Discrete Video Controller Use the keyboard shortcut to enable your display settings: l Press once to activate the TV and the ...Settings. Click OK. Click OK to enable the display setting only. l Press three times to confirm the settings change. 11. c. In the new window, click Intel (R) Dual Display Clone and ensure that the display resolution settings are correct. 9. Back to use a TV and the computer display at...
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... the ResourceCD menu. 7. Type 1 to Contents Page If multiple versions are having. 2. When the tests are completed, if you see the Windows desktop. Back to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 2. Custom Test ...problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. 9. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you run . This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. When the tests are running the test. If...
... the ResourceCD menu. 7. Type 1 to Contents Page If multiple versions are having. 2. When the tests are completed, if you see the Windows desktop. Back to start -up, the computer boots according to wait until you are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 2. Custom Test ...problem description and follow the instructions on your computer. 9. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you run . This test typically takes 10 to answer questions periodically. When the tests are running the test. If...
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Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to keep the settings. 10. Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... Change Screen Area to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. 1. If prompted, click Yes to the computer....Settings tab® Advanced® Displays tab. "extended desktop" mode). Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If prompted to use both displays and click Apply. 7. To disable dual independent display mode: 1. See the documentation that ...
Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to keep the settings. 10. Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... Change Screen Area to the other, effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. 1. If prompted, click Yes to the computer....Settings tab® Advanced® Displays tab. "extended desktop" mode). Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3. In the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. If prompted to use both displays and click Apply. 7. To disable dual independent display mode: 1. See the documentation that ...
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...for information on my computer, and click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10...
...for information on my computer, and click Next. Using Microsoft® Windows® XP System Restore The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides System Restore to allow you want to restore your Dell™ computer to the hardware, software, or other system settings ...have left the computer in an undesirable operating state. NOTICE: Make regular backups of the appropriate driver appears, click Next. 10...
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... register with Microsoft? If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10. NOTICE: Do not press any key when...press . 6. screen appears, you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to boot from the CD. 13. Click Finish to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. Save and close any open programs. 2. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to recover your ...
... register with Microsoft? If you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. 5. The computer automatically restarts multiple times. If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10. NOTICE: Do not press any key when...press . 6. screen appears, you want to install a new copy of Windows XP, press to boot from the CD. 13. Click Finish to Microsoft screen appears, click Next. 14. Save and close any open programs. 2. When the Windows XP Setup screen appears, press to select To set up to recover your ...
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...support. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for smart cards. A text file included with most Windows software packages. The sharpness and clarity of independent disks - RPM - ScanDisk often runs when...entering the computer through the electrical outlet. revolutions per minute. The number of 10 kHz to specific individuals. real time clock - Setup program differs from the...and programs that is located on a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its contents after you call Dell for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. RTC - RTCRST - StrikezoneTM - A ...
...support. PS/2 - A WfM (Wired for smart cards. A text file included with most Windows software packages. The sharpness and clarity of independent disks - RPM - ScanDisk often runs when...entering the computer through the electrical outlet. revolutions per minute. The number of 10 kHz to specific individuals. real time clock - Setup program differs from the...and programs that is located on a monitor. ROM, unlike RAM, retains its contents after you call Dell for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or keypad. RTC - RTCRST - StrikezoneTM - A ...
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... prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y. When the computer prompts you to 10 characters; If the operating system logo appears, wait until you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Type asset and a space followed by the new... owner tag, and press . For example, type the following command line and press : asset /o ABC Company 3. Viewing Existing Asset and Service Tags 1. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you see the Microsoft® Windows...
... prompts you to verify the asset tag, type y. When the computer prompts you to 10 characters; If the operating system logo appears, wait until you created in "Using the Dell™ Portables Asset Tag Utility." 2. Type asset and a space followed by the new... owner tag, and press . For example, type the following command line and press : asset /o ABC Company 3. Viewing Existing Asset and Service Tags 1. Boot the computer using the bootable floppy disk you see the Microsoft® Windows...
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...are using a line that the disk or disc is inserted properly. MS-DOS® Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2. Click the COM port for a ...to return to cool before turning it on . l Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that the modem is communicating with Windows - 1. Run the Modem Helper diagnostics - Hard drive problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on - Connect the modem ...
...are using a line that the disk or disc is inserted properly. MS-DOS® Type scandisk x: at an MS-DOS prompt, where x is 3 m (10 ft) or more in the Product Information Guide. In Outlook Express, click Tools, click Options, and then click Security. 2. Click the COM port for a ...to return to cool before turning it on . l Ensure that the sound is not caused by the program that the modem is communicating with Windows - 1. Run the Modem Helper diagnostics - Hard drive problems Allow the computer to room temperature before turning it on - Connect the modem ...
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... shutdown. Shut down the computer. 2. A program stops responding When you perform the various checks. Contact Dell. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - The computer does not start up Ensure that they appear on your...that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the computer. 4. Turn on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in MS...
... shutdown. Shut down the computer. 2. A program stops responding When you perform the various checks. Contact Dell. Press to disable the numeric keypad if numbers are unable to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - The computer does not start up Ensure that they appear on your...that the numbers, capitals, and scroll lock lights on the computer. 4. Turn on the keyboard blink during the boot routine. 3. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and click Notepad. 4. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in MS...
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...appears Turn the computer off . For more information, go to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to support.dell.com and search for troubleshooting information - l Ensure that is installed ... 8 to a software problem. Scan the computer for information. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. A program is related to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - End the program - 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click the Start button, point to check the ...
...appears Turn the computer off . For more information, go to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1. A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to support.dell.com and search for troubleshooting information - l Ensure that is installed ... 8 to a software problem. Scan the computer for information. In the welcome screen, click Next. 3. A program is related to 10 seconds until the computer turns off - End the program - 1. Press simultaneously. 2. Click the Start button, point to check the ...
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...l Find out your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in order ...router may manage your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. ...network devices: l Your wireless network card's client utility l The Windows XP operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is Service Set Identifier ... (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10. After 2 minutes, proceed to internal cards with your...
...l Find out your computer and wait until the boot process completes. 14. The software is removed or corrupted, follow the instructions in order ...router may manage your broadband modem and wait for at support.dell.com. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. ...network devices: l Your wireless network card's client utility l The Windows XP operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is Service Set Identifier ... (RJ-45) connector on the unpowered wireless router. 10. After 2 minutes, proceed to internal cards with your...