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.... Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. If you will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
.... Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. If you will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
Dell Technology Guide
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... file and press the key. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Files and Folders 113 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo... and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key.
... file and press the key. The Confirm File Delete dialog box appears. 3 The selected file is deleted. Files and Folders 113 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo... and click Search. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key.
Dell Technology Guide
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... Help and Support screen. This action takes you change the name of turning password protection on the Shared Documents Properties window. If your computer is part of a workgroup, you have a user account and password on your folder is turned on, the person you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. NOTE: If you...
... Help and Support screen. This action takes you change the name of turning password protection on the Shared Documents Properties window. If your computer is part of a workgroup, you have a user account and password on your folder is turned on, the person you are sharing with . 7 Click Done. NOTE: If you...
Dell Technology Guide
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... your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to... Performance and Ensure Security) This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs →...
... your hard drive. A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of files in many different locations on your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. You should perform this procedure regularly, the defragmenting process should take only 5 to... Performance and Ensure Security) This window lists the hard drives on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of a file and open more quickly. The computer must search throughout the disk to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs →...
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...'s access to your computer by changing that user's group to ensure that security and other computer settings remain the same and that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than...
...'s access to your computer by changing that user's group to ensure that security and other computer settings remain the same and that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more than...
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... Windows XP Professional host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote...
... Windows XP Professional host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer name. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. Installing Remote Desktop Client Software The Remote...
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... in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error...: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
... in this document were written for the Windows default view, and may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error...: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - See the monitor documentation for interference. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the computer. 2 Turn on...
...) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. See the monitor documentation for Color quality and Screen resolution. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R - See the monitor documentation for interference. C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I N G S - C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I G H T S - Only Part of the Display is poor Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Select a task you wish to the computer. 2 Turn on...
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... Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the status of the box. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by...
... Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on the status of the box. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by...
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... path between two devices through the processor as date, time, and other system setup options that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of the computer to one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. The ability of the data...
... path between two devices through the processor as date, time, and other system setup options that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as part of the computer to one billionth of different speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. The ability of the data...
Setup Guide
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To complete setting up your Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 18. 16 Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you ... a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you need an...
To complete setting up your Internet connection. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 18. 16 Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you ... a dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your original order, you need an...
Setup Guide
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...module is seated properly. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of... RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting...
...module is seated properly. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 48 or "Contacting Dell" on page 71). Three Possible system board failure - NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals. Beep Codes Your computer may emit a series of... RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 41 INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting...
Setup Guide
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...on your order. For the telephone number to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. A recording prompts you would like to call . If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region or to speak to call the...order-status service. For the telephone number to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance.
...on your order. For the telephone number to place an order, visit the Dell website at www.dell.com. A recording prompts you would like to call . If you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region or to speak to call the...order-status service. For the telephone number to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 71. Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance.
Setup Guide
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall laptop system software find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 72 Check...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall laptop system software find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 60 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52 "My Dell Downloads" on page 49 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 72 Check...