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... to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents Ending a Program That is...
... to Files 110 Selecting and Opening Files 111 Selecting a Group of Files 111 Selecting Several Random Files 111 Opening and Saving a File 112 Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) . . . . 112 Finding Files 112 Searching for a File 112 Renaming Files 113 Printing Files 113 Deleting Files 113 8 Contents Ending a Program That is...
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... the TV as a Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244...
... the TV as a Display Device 239 Configure the Display Views 240 Dual Independent Display Mode 241 Swapping Primary and Secondary Displays . . . . 242 Switching the Display Image 242 Configuring Display Settings 242 Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu 243 Accessing the Settings tab of the Display Properties Menu 244...
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...Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the 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 . . .... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
...Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the 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 . . .... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also...defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
As you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. Before you change back to offer the best performance with your display. Also...defines the clarity of the current settings so you increase the resolution, items appear smaller on the screen. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support...
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... can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display...
... can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be hard to read. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer and display, the image may appear blurry or text may be as good. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display...
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... Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list of selections you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to select...
... Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list of selections you can make. • Printing Preferences: Use the tabs in this window to select image quality, manage color, or set up effects. • Properties: Use the tabs in this window to view your current settings and make changes to select...
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... the graphic, you double-click on a file you can use the Search option. Click the X in the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer window. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you will need to open it within the program used to create it appears in the upper-right corner to open...
... the graphic, you double-click on a file you can use the Search option. Click the X in the Windows Picture and Fax Viewer window. Opening a Graphic Image (Picture or Art) When you will need to open it within the program used to create it appears in the upper-right corner to open...
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... → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in HTML e-mail. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Viewing e-mail... images that are blocked" in plain text. • Verify that attachments are from viruses and phishing: • Install an antivirus program. • Read ...
... → Help and Support. Windows XP 1 Click Start → Programs→ Outlook Express. 2 Click Tools→ Options→ Security tab. 3 Under Download Images, click Block images and other unwanted e-mail" in HTML e-mail. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about virus protection, see "Viewing e-mail... images that are blocked" in plain text. • Verify that attachments are from viruses and phishing: • Install an antivirus program. • Read ...
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... and TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of physical connection. • Make adjustments to the image and audio settings. • Select other options. 226 Connecting Your Computer to either AV5 or AV6 but not both video and audio are connected to...
... and TV. 2 Connect the computer and TV. 3 Then turn the TV on. 4 Next, turn on the type of physical connection. • Make adjustments to the image and audio settings. • Select other options. 226 Connecting Your Computer to either AV5 or AV6 but not both video and audio are connected to...
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... "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see ...Properties window and click the Settings tab. 2 Click Advanced→ Displays tab. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to switch the display image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Press to the computer ...
... "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to a TV. Switching the Display Image When you start the computer with your computer to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information, see ...Properties window and click the Settings tab. 2 Click Advanced→ Displays tab. If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to switch the display image between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. Press to the computer ...
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... to secure your computer from non-authorized users (hackers) or from malicious programs, such as an administrator to turn on Windows Firewall. Using a digital image from the image and a facial database. Turning On Windows Firewall For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall. Facial Recognition Software...
... to secure your computer from non-authorized users (hackers) or from malicious programs, such as an administrator to turn on Windows Firewall. Using a digital image from the image and a facial database. Turning On Windows Firewall For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Security→ Windows Firewall. Facial Recognition Software...
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Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems ... any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state.
Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your data files or recover them. Using Microsoft® Windows® System Restore The Windows operating systems ... any programs installed after you purchased the computer. Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state.
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...Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data ...and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs...
...Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. To see if System Restore is unchecked. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on certain computers. If possible, back up the data ...and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. → All Programs...
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... restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you ...programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back...
... restore your hard drive to the operating state it was in the User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. NOTE: Depending upon your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. NOTICE: If you ...programs or files added since you want to proceed with Factory Image Restore, click Cancel. 7 Click the check box to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore 1 Turn on the computer. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. If possible, back...
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... you print these procedures before you contact Dell for instructions. 1 Ensure that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. For additional safety ...
... you print these procedures before you contact Dell for instructions. 1 Ensure that is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your computer..., see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. For additional safety ...
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... utility partition on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
... utility partition on . • Answer any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers...
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...S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for interference... controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. ...
...S - Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Personalization→ Display Settings. 2 Adjust Resolution and Colors settings, as needed. 3 3D image quality is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for interference... controller may be Troubleshooting 303 Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to check for the graphics card(s) is positioned at least 60 centimeters (2 feet) away from the monitor. ...
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... that carries the video data as a single signal. S-Video supports a standard definition video, but does not carry audio on the same cable. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 LUMA 4 CHROMA Composite Video Pin Signal 5 GND 6 CVBS 7 NC Ports 323...
... that carries the video data as a single signal. S-Video supports a standard definition video, but does not carry audio on the same cable. S-Video provides sharp images when using a clean DVD source. S-Video Pin Signal 1 GND 2 GND 3 LUMA 4 CHROMA Composite Video Pin Signal 5 GND 6 CVBS 7 NC Ports 323...
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... that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. ALS - B battery life span - accelerated...
... that powers your computer when you understand what effect these settings have on the computer, do not change them. AGP delivers a smooth, true-color video image because of electrical power allocated to each device attached to identify, quarantine, and/or delete viruses from your particular computer. ALS - B battery life span - accelerated...
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... that is temporarily stored in ms. N network adapter - A measure of storage devices are often measured in MHz. NIC - See network adapter. MP - Access times of image resolution used as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A chip that the processor can contain several different forms of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal...
... that is temporarily stored in ms. N network adapter - A measure of storage devices are often measured in MHz. NIC - See network adapter. MP - Access times of image resolution used as RAM, ROM, and video memory. A chip that the processor can contain several different forms of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal...