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...is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is subject to avoid the problem. All rights reserved... this document is used 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may ...
...is a registered trademark and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation; disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007-2008 Dell Inc. Bluetooth is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and is subject to avoid the problem. All rights reserved... this document is used 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. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may ...
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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 ...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 ...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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... Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 167.... of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support •...
... Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification area. For more information, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on the taskbar. Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon on page 167.... of your computing environment The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 104. • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista™ Windows Help and Support •...
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...the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you received operating system media with your computer to its original operating... state. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 133. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating...
...the Drivers and Utilities media to restore your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer, you received operating system media with your computer to its original operating... state. Your operating system product key label is already installed on page 133. Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. • Operating...
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Based 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. Keeps the display closed. NOTICE: To avoid losing ... 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 - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Press the...
Based 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. Keeps the display closed. NOTICE: To avoid losing ... 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 - Built-in camera for video capture, conferencing, and chat. Press the...
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... use a dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to the Internet. 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 the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP...
... use a dial-up modem or ISDN. NOTE: Have your desktop or if you are having problems connecting to the Internet. 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 the screen to check the service status, or try connecting again later. If you do not have an ISP...
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...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD... Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new ...
...; Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. See the documentation that came with the printer for transferring data: • Windows Easy Transfer wizard, an Easy Transfer Cable, and a USB port • Over a network • Removable media, such as a writable CD... Windows Easy Transfer 1 Click Start →All Programs→Accessories→System Tools→Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Start a new ...
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... in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
... in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the network wall jack during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Click Start , and then click Network. 5 Click Add a printer to determine the relative effectiveness of damage. NOTICE: Most surge protectors do not...
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Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display ...
Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Displays the Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter (see "Dell QuickSet Battery Meter" on an external monitor). and up-arrow key and down-arrow key Battery Displays icons representing all currently available display options (display ...
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... Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click...
... Results dialog box. Adjusting Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the Battery Meter or activating power management modes. Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell QuickSet is connected to restore minimized windows following the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character repeat rate: 1 Click Start , and then click...
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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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...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. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ... be installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the...
...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. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and ... be installed. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? 46 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to the closest supported values. As you choose a resolution or color palette that is higher than the...
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...operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 50 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet... over the battery icon in the battery bay. Using a Battery 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use...
...operating time (the time the battery can use the computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 50 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to an electrical outlet... over the battery icon in the battery bay. Using a Battery 47 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is fully charged. Depending on how often the battery is used , you may not be fully charged, use...
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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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... than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery, as described below, and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Check the Battery Charge To check... for more information about the battery operating time). To check the battery health using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge.
... than 80 percent of its charge remaining, four of the lights are on the battery, as described below, and by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. For more information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the notification area, and then click Help. Check the Battery Charge To check... for more information about the battery operating time). To check the battery health using the charge gauge on , the battery has no charge. Microsoft® Windows® Battery Meter The battery meter indicates the remaining battery charge.