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... its own. and is a trademark of data and tells you make better use of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Notes...to avoid the problem. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Blu-ray Disc is a ...
... its own. and is a trademark of data and tells you make better use of the Blu-ray Disc Association; Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Model PP22X February 2008 P/N DT549 Rev. Notes...to avoid the problem. is subject to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, YOURS IS HERE, Inspiron, Wi-Fi Catcher, and Dell MediaDirect are either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Blu-ray Disc is a ...
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Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 2 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 37 Windows Easy Transfer 37 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 15 1 About Your Computer 21 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 21 Front View 22 Left Side View 27 Right Side View 28 Back View 31 Bottom View 33 2 Setting Up Your Computer 35 Connecting to the Internet 35 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 36 Transferring Information to a New Computer . . . . . 37 Windows Easy Transfer 37 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 38 Connecting a USB Printer 38 Contents 3
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... Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness...
... Touch Pad . . . . 41 Numeric Keypad 41 Key Combinations 41 System Functions 41 Display Functions 41 Battery 41 Power Management 42 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions . . . 42 Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations 42 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 42 Touch Pad 43 Customizing the Touch Pad 44 4 Using the Display 45 Adjusting Brightness...
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5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State ...
5 Using a Battery 47 Battery Performance 47 Checking the Battery Charge 48 Dell QuickSet Battery Meter 48 Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter 49 Charge Gauge 49 Low-Battery Warning 50 Conserving Battery Power 50 Configuring Power Management Settings . . . . . 50 Using the Sleep Power State ...
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Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... computer does not start 118 The computer stops responding 118 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
Dell Support Center 104 Dell Support 3 104 DellConnect 105 Network Assistant 106 PC TuneUp 106 PC CheckUp 106 Drive Problems 107 Optical drive problems 107 Hard drive problems 108 E-Mail, ... computer does not start 118 The computer stops responding 118 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 118 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 118 A solid blue screen appears 119 Dell MediaDirect problems 119 Other software problems 120 Memory Problems 120 8 Contents
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... display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
... display is readable 129 Drivers 129 What is a Driver 129 Identifying Drivers 130 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 130 Troubleshooting Software and Hardware Problems in the Windows Vista™ Operating System 132 Restoring Your Operating System 133 Using...
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NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information • Enter the Express Service Code...How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when ...
NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a "security portal," which looks like a missing portion of the label, to direct your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. 16 Finding Information • Enter the Express Service Code...How to set up my computer Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® Product Key Service Tag and Microsoft Windows Product Key These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your call when ...
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... from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click...
... from the icon on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant self-support information. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell Support Center" on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop 1 Click...
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... color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer, you can use it to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your...
... color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer, you can use it to its original operating state. What Are You Looking For? • How to the operating system you ordered. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your...
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...). Indicates that the camera is turned on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Based on . D I S P L A Y L A... button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Based on page 41. C A M E R A - Built-in camera for ...
...). Indicates that the camera is turned on configuration selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer by performing a Microsoft® Windows® operating system shutdown rather than by pressing the power button. Based on . D I S P L A Y L A... button 7 device status lights 9 consumer IR 11 touch pad buttons 13 keyboard status lights 2 camera (optional) 4 display 6 keyboard 8 touch pad 10 media control buttons 12 Dell™ MediaDirect™ button 14 digital array microphones C A M E R A I N D I C A T O R - Based on page 41. C A M E R A - Built-in camera for ...
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... modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1... Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 109. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up if you do not know which type of connection...
... modem. • Choose Wireless if you will use a dial-up modem or ISDN. Contact your ISP to complete the setup. The Connect to the Internet window appears. 4 Click either Broadband (PPPoE), Wireless, or Dial-up, depending on how you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1... Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 109. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up if you do not know which type of connection...
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...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a ... NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of data from one computer to the computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer...
...dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in progress. 5 Follow the instructions in the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Setting Up a ... NOTICE: Complete the operating system setup before you connect a printer to another: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks Use one of the following types of data from one computer to the computer. Transferring Information to a New Computer...
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... surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes...
... surge protectors offer network adapter protection. Some surge protector manufacturers include warranty coverage for certain types of different devices. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to protect against power fluctuations or power interruptions caused by nearby lightning strikes...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Decreases brightness on the ... projector, etc). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to that the keypad is active. • To disable the keypad, press again. Decreases brightness on the ... projector, etc). Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external monitor). Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 41 Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external keyboard. • To enable the keypad, press . Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Numeric Keypad The...
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... Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Power Management Activates a power management mode. Restores all open...
... Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Power Options Properties window (see "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 50). Power Management Activates a power management mode. Restores all open...
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Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to disable the touch pad or adjust the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start , and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 3 Click Mouse. 4 In the Mouse Properties window: • Click the Device Select tab to disable the touch pad. • Click the Touch Pad tab to adjust touch pad settings. 5 Click OK to save the settings and close the window. 44 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
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... and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the... resolution. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution.
... and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. To set the display resolution and refresh rate for your Dell-installed operating system. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the... resolution. You can benefit people with your display: 1 Click Start →Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the screen resolution.
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...AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate ...over time. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is used and...
...AC adapter until the battery is supplied as complex 3D graphics applications. • Running the computer in the Windows notification area. Operating time is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate ...over time. Battery operating time varies depending on operating conditions. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is recommended that shipped with the main battery installed at all times. NOTE: It is used and...
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...following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •...; Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The ...
...following methods: • Dell QuickSet Battery Meter • Microsoft Windows® battery meter icon area located in the notification • Battery charge/health gauge located on the battery • Low-battery warning pop-up window Dell QuickSet Battery Meter To view the Dell QuickSet Battery Meter: •...; Double-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the taskbar, and then click Battery Meter or • Press The ...
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... battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If no...
... battery charge, press and release the status button on the battery charge gauge for more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in Dell QuickSet. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge. After hundreds of charged, but maintain a reduced charge capacity (health). If no...