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... with an open program, the program will lose any unsaved data. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Ending a Process That is not Responding Processes tab process not responding End Process button Use the Task Manager...
... with an open program, the program will lose any unsaved data. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Ending a Process That is not Responding Processes tab process not responding End Process button Use the Task Manager...
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Files and Folders 113 Printing Files 1 Open the file you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key. 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for the file and...
Files and Folders 113 Printing Files 1 Open the file you want to delete. 2 Press the Delete key. 3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for the file and...
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... have the option of a shared file or folder, send a link to the new location to those sharing the file or folder. If password protection is part of a workgroup, you change the name of turning password protection on or off. HINT: To learn more about sharing folders or documents, click the Shared...
... have the option of a shared file or folder, send a link to the new location to those sharing the file or folder. If password protection is part of a workgroup, you change the name of turning password protection on or off. HINT: To learn more about sharing folders or documents, click the Shared...
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A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file and open more quickly. This reduces the time your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories →... the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of files in many different locations on your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of your computer by defragmenting your files to...
A fragmented hard drive stores fragments of a file and open more quickly. This reduces the time your computer spends to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. NOTE: If you need to 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories →... the hard drive, Windows analyzes the disk to determine if you perform this procedure at least once a week. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of files in many different locations on your computer along with the storage capacity and the amount of your computer by defragmenting your files to...
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... the same and that user's group to a restricted user group. EXAMPLE: If more than one person in your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy Setting Access Permissions on it. 3 Click Properties...
... the same and that user's group to a restricted user group. EXAMPLE: If more than one person in your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can be assigned her own account with user permissions. 252 Security and Privacy Setting Access Permissions on it. 3 Click Properties...
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... host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer or router/NAT/firewall. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be connected to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP...
... host to use the actual IP address of the host computer instead of the computer or router/NAT/firewall. • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be connected to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP...
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...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 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 message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 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 message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
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... to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on...
... to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the card. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers" on...
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.... Returning 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 the information needed to locate and report on your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting... Dell" on the telephone number to call . A recorded message prompts you need information about their laptop and desktop computers. Have ...
.... Returning 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 the information needed to locate and report on your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting... Dell" on the telephone number to call . A recorded message prompts you need information about their laptop and desktop computers. Have ...
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... establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that stores data when the computer is expressed as part of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. The ability of a second. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically...
... establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as date, time, and other system setup options that stores data when the computer is expressed as part of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. The ability of a second. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically...
Setup Guide
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... connection. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in... "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 14. 12 If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the...
... connection. • If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in... "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 14. 12 If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you can purchase one from the...
Setup Guide
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... failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 40 NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected... beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. Beep Code Possible Problem One...
... failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 40 NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/ manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected... beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 47 or "Contacting Dell" on page 69). INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. Beep Code Possible Problem One...
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... that you would like to call . Have your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on page 69. 65 For the telephone number to call your invoice or packing ...slip handy when you for customer assistance. For the telephone number to locate and report on your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for the information needed to call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to place an order, visit the...
... that you would like to call . Have your region or to speak to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 69. Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on page 69. 65 For the telephone number to call your invoice or packing ...slip handy when you for customer assistance. For the telephone number to locate and report on your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for the information needed to call the automated order-status service. For the telephone number to place an order, visit the...
Setup Guide
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... Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update..., Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support...
... Guide available on your hard drive or at support.dell.com/manuals the Service Manual at support.dell.com. INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer, reinstall notebook system software, or update..., Internet, Bluetooth®, networking, and e-mail upgrade your computer with new or additional components, like a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: the Operating System disc the Drivers and Utilities disc NOTE: Drivers and documentation updates can be found at support...