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... 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition...
... 121 Overview 121 Viewing the System Setup Screens 121 System Setup Screens 121 Commonly Used Options 122 System and Battery Performance Optimization 123 System Performance Overview 123 Optimizing Power Consumption and Battery Charge Time . . . 124 Variable Speed Fan 124 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 125 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals . . . . . 125 Definition...
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...the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Remove moisture from the module bay. 16... When Using Yo ur Computer CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for personal injury or shock. For comfort and ...
...the following these procedures, you are installing memory modules, a Mini PCI card, a modem, a keyboard, or a CD or DVD drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When Using Your Computer (continued) • Clean the display with a soft, clean cloth and water. Remove moisture from the module bay. 16... When Using Yo ur Computer CAUTION: Viewing the display or external monitor screen for personal injury or shock. For comfort and ...
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... the icon to perform the following tasks: • Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power...
... the icon to perform the following tasks: • Enable or disable the Brightness Meter on the screen. • Enable or disable the Volume Meter on the screen. • Turn wireless activity on or off . • View Dell QuickSet Help. • View the version and copyright date of icons and toolbars. • Select a power...
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... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you set up your ISP for setup instructions. Dial-up connections are...
... open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the MSN Explorer or AOL icon on the Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. Connecting to the Internet To connect to the Internet, you set up your ISP for setup instructions. Dial-up connections are...
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...E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Contact your ISP to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact ...to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to a different telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from ...
...E C K T H E T E L E P H O N E W A L L J A C K - Contact your ISP to complete the setup. Otherwise, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do you want to select one, click Choose from a list of connection to select, contact ...to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to a different telephone wall jack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: If you do not know which type of Internet service providers (ISPs). • If you have already obtained setup information from ...
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...to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the...wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to the new computer. Do not click Next at this ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a...
...to All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools, and then click Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. To copy data from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the...wizard from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to the new computer. Do not click Next at this ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a...
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... with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? When all of the settings and files have been applied,... the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the ...
... with the printer for setup information, including how to: • Obtain and install updated drivers. • Connect the printer to your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? When all of the settings and files have been applied,... the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the ...
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... Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with household waste. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. Keep the battery away from other power-...te r y Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer, see ...
... Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings. • Using 3D screen savers or other computers with household waste. See "Battery Disposal" on operating conditions. Keep the battery away from other power-...te r y Damaged batteries may increase the risk of batteries with your computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 17. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Batteries for portable computers are covered only during the initial one-year period of the limited warranty for your computer, see ...
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The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the screen. Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information...
The keypad numbers and symbols are marked in blue on the screen. Reprogramming the Button To change the reprogrammable button settings or to launch a frequently used program, such as support and educational tools or your default Internet browser. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Dell™ AccessDirect™ Button Press this button to find information...
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... touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the screen. Follow the instructions on the surface of your finger to allow you would use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Using...
... touch pad and move the selected object by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the screen. Follow the instructions on the surface of your finger to allow you would use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. Using...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of the drive; Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Verify that the light is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS ... page 80. Insert another disc to check for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is shut down and turned off (see the Tell Me How...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Because of the drive; Insert a bootable disk and restart the computer. Verify that the light is not muted. ENSURE THAT THE CD IS ... page 80. Insert another disc to check for instructions. Viruses can sometimes prevent Windows from recognizing the drive. Double-click the speaker icon in your screen. If you cannot play a CD, CD-RW, or DVD High-speed CD drive vibration is shut down and turned off (see the Tell Me How...
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... systems have a problem with integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H A N G E T H E W R I T A L L O T H E R O P E N P R O G R A M S ... volume down or off. If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D- To access help files for your screen. RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your CD creation software....
... systems have a problem with integrated speakers A D J U S T T H E W I O N S - NOTE: The volume control in the lower-right corner of your screen. C H A N G E T H E W R I T A L L O T H E R O P E N P R O G R A M S ... volume down or off. If the CD-RW drive stops writing DISABLE STANDBY MODE IN WINDOWS BEFORE WRITING TO A C D- To access help files for your screen. RE I N S T A L L T H E S O U N D ( A U D I O ) D R I C A L O U T L E T - TE S T T H E E L E C T R I V E R - See the speaker documentation for the keyword standby in the lower-right corner of your CD creation software....
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you ... a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. 66 Setting Up a Home and Office Network NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: Insert the cable until it clicks into place, and then gently pull it to ensure that it . Connecting to a Network Adapter Before you ... a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for creating a network. 66 Setting Up a Home and Office Network NOTE: Do not use a network cable with a telephone wall jack...
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...a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and... C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Amber indicates that your network administrator. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - Try to log on the screen. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet...
...a wireless Local Area Network (LAN), you must have specific information about your network and cannot be provided by Dell. Be sure to get the name of your wireless network along with Windows XP. 4 Complete the checklist and... C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - Amber indicates that your network administrator. C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I S T R A T O R - Try to log on the screen. Verify that the network adapter driver is loaded and the adapter is functioning. NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and ... time the message appeared. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. 80 So l vi n g Pro b l em s N O N - Try copying the file to fit on the screen. TO A C C E S S HE LP I S K E R R O R - The operating system is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Accessing Help TO A C C E S S THE TEL L ME H OW H E LP F IL E - 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Click User and system guides and ... time the message appeared. Remove the floppy disk and restart the computer. 80 So l vi n g Pro b l em s N O N - Try copying the file to fit on the screen. TO A C C E S S HE LP I S K E R R O R - The operating system is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that describes your problem. 4 Follow the...
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... program you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is blank CHECK THE has power. L I G H T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: If you are trying to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may.... • If the light is in standby mode-press the power button to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
... program you are using the AC adapter, and turn off , press the power button. • If the light is blank CHECK THE has power. L I G H T - C H E C K T H E B A T T E R Y - Contact Dell (see page 126). NOTE: If you are trying to an electrical outlet using a program that requires a higher resolution than your computer, the battery charge may.... • If the light is in standby mode-press the power button to remove. 5 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the screen. 6 See the program documentation for installation instructions.
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...C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 83 Ensure that the scanner power cable is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness... appears, see page 126). RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Contact Dell (see page 80. ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click...
...C H E C K T H E S C A N N E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I O N - U N L O C K T H E S C A N N E R - See the scanner documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 83 Ensure that the scanner power cable is turned on the computer and the monitor, and adjust the monitor brightness... appears, see page 126). RE I N S T A L L T H E S C A N N E R D R I V E R - Contact Dell (see page 80. ROTATE THE COMPUTER TO FACE A DIFFERENT DIRECTION - Eliminate sunlight glare, which can cause poor picture quality. ADJUST THE WINDOWS DISPLAY SETTINGS - 1 Click...
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...to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window,... under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to install drivers if: • You...
...to replace the driver with a [!]) on the device icon. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 89 Reinstalling Drivers NOTICE: The Dell Support website and your computer might not work correctly. Identifying Drivers 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 In the Control Panel window,... under Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, scroll down the list to install drivers if: • You...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the... the Language drop-down menu in before you to the operating state it might prompt you installed the new driver. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com To use System Restore (see page 93) does not resolve the... the Language drop-down menu in before you to the operating state it might prompt you installed the new driver. A welcome screen appears. 90 So l vi n g Pro b l em s If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem, then... Pick a Category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 In the Performance and Maintenance window, click System. 4 In the System Properties screen, click the Hardware tab. 5 Click Device Manager. 6 In the Device Manager window, right-click the device for the driver ...
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The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information... of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you previously extracted the driver files. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 If no Install button is ...
The CD automatically scans your hardware to detect drivers and utilities used by your computer. At the welcome screen, follow the extracting instructions, and read the readme file. If instructed to navigate to the driver files, click the CD directory on the driver information... of the device for the specific drivers and utilities used by your hard drive as described in the following subsections, or click Extract, follow the screen prompts to display the files associated with that you previously extracted the driver files. So l vi n g Pro b l em s 91 If no Install button is ...