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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
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... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
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... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
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... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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.... 2 Click Personalize. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Although your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color...
.... 2 Click Personalize. If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Although your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Unsupported resolution or color...
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... when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to...
... when you move the pointing device. • Nothing happens when you fail to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. NOTE: Certain mice may need to...
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...drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See the user documentation that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, ... appears, click the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE...
...drivers for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See the user documentation that came with your computer. TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another CD, DVD, ... appears, click the name of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS SNAPPED ONTO THE SPINDLE FOR DRIVES THAT USE...
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See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. HINT: If an error ... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. HINT: If an error ... • "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to start your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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Your router may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the Network From your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start ...
Your router may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Actual steps may vary based on the screen. Connecting to the Network From your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start ...
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... list and click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the...
... list and click Connect. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about connecting your computer to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Network. 2 Click Network and Sharing Center on the...
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..., see the information that came with any connection hardware. For example, to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Accessing the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage...
..., see the information that came with any connection hardware. For example, to check the service status, or try connecting again later. Accessing the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to the Internet, but have successfully connected in the past, the ISP may have a service outage...
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.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing the Settings tab of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window...
.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Accessing the Settings tab of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window...
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.... NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab...For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. This action takes you can also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your computer. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or ...
.... NOTICE: You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Only the recommended screen resolutions are listed. For additional settings, click the Advanced button on the Settings tab...For example, the taskbar that supported by using an unsupported refresh rate. This action takes you can also click the Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your computer. You may no longer be displayed at the bottom of the screen, use the touch pad or ...
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... • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help that category. Connecting Your... extensive help information. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
... • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help that category. Connecting Your... extensive help information. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel provides an example of the screen. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249
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... name. Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
... name. Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
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... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message ...
... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message ...
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... computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, ...can also be resolved. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose...
... computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, ...can also be resolved. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to diagnose...
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... plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light ... is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the...
... plugged into both the power connector on the back of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light ... is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the...