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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive...
... 126 Cleaning Optical Drives and Optical Drive Media 126 Managing Your Computer Performance 127 Windows Vista 127 Windows® XP 128 Performance Tuning 129 System Setup Based Performance Tuning . . . . 129 Software Based Performance Tuning 129 NVIDIA Performance 129 NVIDIA Monitor 130 Cleaning Up Your Hard Drive 131 Defragmenting Your Hard Drive...
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time Boot...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 ... for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing a One-Time Boot...
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... you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended.
... you remove and replace certain hardware components. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended.
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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native ...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the external LCD monitor. 6 Click OK. You can be setup with your desktop. 5 In the Display Settings window, move the slide bar to the left or right to select a screen resolution that matches the native ...
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... - Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Before creating a RAID configuration, you must set your computer to RAIDenabled mode. 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive...
... - Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode Before creating a RAID configuration, you must set your computer to RAIDenabled mode. 1 Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on which to highlight the applicable hard drive, and then press . This results in excellent performance and good fault tolerance. A replacement drive...
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... (see "Using the NVIDIA Utilities" on page 88) or Intel (see "Using the Intel® RAID Utilities" on page 92) programs to exit the system setup program and resume the boot process. Assigning Drives to avoid unallocated space. 6 Press , press the left - NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be done...
... (see "Using the NVIDIA Utilities" on page 88) or Intel (see "Using the Intel® RAID Utilities" on page 92) programs to exit the system setup program and resume the boot process. Assigning Drives to avoid unallocated space. 6 Press , press the left - NOTE: Hard drives in a RAID configuration should be done...
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... Open or Run and follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application. If you are prompted for the application's setup file, usually called setup.exe or install.exe, on your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft...
... Open or Run and follow the instructions on your web browser, click the link to the application. If you are prompted for the application's setup file, usually called setup.exe or install.exe, on your screen. Managing Applications (Programs) Installing Applications on Your Computer Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft...
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... damage. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on accessing System Setup, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more information about managing space on your computer includes components compatible with enhanced... thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the...
... damage. If your hard drive by removing unused applications, see "Removing Applications From Your Computer" on accessing System Setup, see nvidia.com/object/nvidia_esa.html. For more information about managing space on your computer includes components compatible with enhanced... thermal, electrical, acoustic and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the...
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...'s performance. Advanced users can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the...
...'s performance. Advanced users can manually tune these settings or choosing options outside the capabilities of a change available BIOS settings via a Windows user interface. NOTICE: System Setup allows users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. View System Information This section of compatible components inside your computer. Device Settings When launched, the...
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Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to -use of a ... network does not become active until at least one other computers you set up the network. 1 From the Network and Sharing Center, click Tasks→ Setup a connection or network. 2 Click Set up a wireless ad hoc network information screen appears. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to -computer) network→...
Some of the Dell wireless printers use an ad hoc network to begin. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. The Set up a wireless ad hoc (computer-to -use of a ... network does not become active until at least one other computers you set up the network. 1 From the Network and Sharing Center, click Tasks→ Setup a connection or network. 2 Click Set up a wireless ad hoc network information screen appears. The Windows Vista operating system provides an easy-to -computer) network→...
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... scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch... for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ...
... scanning. You can accomplish this task through: • Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager • System BIOS, available through the system setup program (see "Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Card With a Wireless Switch" on page 307) Dell ControlPoint Connection Manager You can use a separate button or switch... for a few seconds (see "System Setup" on page 157). To scan for a wireless network, slide and hold the wireless ...
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... from one document to read the hyperlinked web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Web Browsers for setup instructions.
... from one document to read the hyperlinked web pages. • DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. Web Browsers for setup instructions.
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Every web page on the screen to the Internet, you obtain one. Setting up Your Internet Connection To connect to complete the setup. To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 ...a website. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Web Addresses A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL),...
Every web page on the screen to the Internet, you obtain one. Setting up Your Internet Connection To connect to complete the setup. To set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: Windows Vista® 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 ...a website. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Internet and the different types of Internet connections, search for a web address is: http://www.dell.com. If you do not have an ISP, the Connect to the Internet window appears. Web Addresses A web address, or uniform resource locator (URL),...
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... any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next.... 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
... any open programs. 2 Click Start Connections. → Control Panel→ Network and Internet 3 Click Set up or change your Internet connection. 4 Click Setup. New Connection Wizard window appears. 5 Click Next. Choose Connect to the Internet and click Next. 6 Click Set up my connection manually and click Next.... 7 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your ISP...
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... computers. 5.1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio...
... computers. 5.1 refers to the five main audio channels: left front, center front, right front, left surround and right surround; Follow the instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio...
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... connection that you have set the display configuration. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to help you must...
... connection that you have set the display configuration. From the Control Panel, click Display Properties → Settings Some vendor video card control panels provide a TV Setup Wizard to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 225 This method provides the best coordination for the video card. Connecting Your Computer to help you must...
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...the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for Multiple Displays is available with your TV. For information about the Television Setup Wizard, see the help information available through the Nvidia Control Panel. Many televisions provide a wizard that came with the video card control...wizard. 248 Connecting Your Computer to your desired computer and TV display settings. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. The Nvidia Control Panel shows the Display menu. See the detailed help information that is available. If you configure the ...
...the Settings tab. 3 Click Advanced. 4 Click the tab for Multiple Displays is available with your TV. For information about the Television Setup Wizard, see the help information available through the Nvidia Control Panel. Many televisions provide a wizard that came with the video card control...wizard. 248 Connecting Your Computer to your desired computer and TV display settings. EXAMPLE: The Nvidia Control Panel offers a Television Setup Wizard. The Nvidia Control Panel shows the Display menu. See the detailed help information that is available. If you configure the ...
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... if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the...
... if the Install Windows message appears. 4 Restart the computer. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program. 5 When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press . 6 Press any key to Boot from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the...
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... the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System...
... the system board itself may have a failure (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen" on page 292). Enter the system setup program (see "Entering the System Setup Program" on page 308) and change the system setup program options (see "Contacting Dell" on page 292. K E Y B O A R D F A I L U R E - Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see "System...