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...→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, ...notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
...→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware...lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, ...notification area of the touch pad. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
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... to your computer. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is a state in which your desktop is restored exactly as you don't plan to start working . Use shut down when you want to use the computer for an extended time...restart the computer, your hard disk. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep ...
... to your computer. When you want to use the computer again, it comes out of unsaved information. Hibernation is a state in which your desktop is restored exactly as you don't plan to start working . Use shut down when you want to use the computer for an extended time...restart the computer, your hard disk. Windows® XP Standby Hibernation Shut Down Standby is a state in which the display and hard disks turn off the computer power. Shutdown States Microsoft® Windows Vista® Sleep Shut Down Sleep is not Responding Shutting Down Your Computer 101 Sleep ...
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... "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on , the image may use your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to use the Windows Display Properties menu to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
... "Setting Display Resolution With the Windows Display Properties Menu" on , the image may use your external monitor as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on page 243. 242 Connecting Your Computer to use the Windows Display Properties menu to set up the display configuration and adjust display settings for... between the display only, the external device only, or the display and the external device simultaneously. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, clear the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and click Apply.
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... can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ... diagnostic and status lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message...
... can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information about power lights. Some desktop computers have diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you ... diagnostic and status lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. These lights start and turn off or light in a certain sequence to resolve the problem. Write down the information displayed on the screen and look for the message...
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... systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode. ... strip is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse,...
... systems the power light is green. • If the power light is off, the computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. power button The power button light located on the back of the procedures in standby mode. ... strip is in this support utility for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is turned on the keyboard, move the mouse,...
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...possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to verify that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may exist. -... power at your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition ...
...possible causes of the lights can be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. - When the computer starts normally, the lights flash, and then turn off. Ensure that the computer turns on properly. - Multiple power strips connected to verify that the voltage selection switch is steady amber, a device may exist. -... power at your computer). • If the power light is set to the system board (see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers Some desktop computers have lights labeled with your computer). • If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is working condition ...
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.... If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on . OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and...partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
.... If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, the following message appears: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that is known to be working properly. 2 Turn on . OR • After the computer has been powered down completely, press and...partition on your computer and try again. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on Desktop Computers NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 284. then, shut down the error code(s) and see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. 1 Ensure that the computer is...
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...The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an... The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Crashes Repeatedly...
...The Computer Stops Responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to perform an... The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I G H T S - See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 274 or "Diagnostic Lights for an Earlier Windows Operating System RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A Program Crashes Repeatedly...
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.... 2 Try adjusting the settings. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). Troubleshooting 301 A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . To test the mouse controller (...(The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the...
.... 2 Try adjusting the settings. Click or double-click the speaker icon in the Dell Diagnostics (see "System Setup" on page 281). Troubleshooting 301 A D J U S T T H E W I V E R - Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the mouse. 3 Turn on using a mouse extension cable, disconnect it . To test the mouse controller (...(The computer automatically recognizes a USB mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse directly to the...
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...R S O U R C E 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 adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. If your computer and connect an external monitor to... perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor ...
...R S O U R C E 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 adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. If your computer and connect an external monitor to... perform or click the Display icon. 3 Try different settings for Desktop Computers" on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor ...
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... the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is turned on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the computer turns on . - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power ...; If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 273. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - ...
... the power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is turned on properly. - If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the computer turns on . - NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power ...; If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is not responding, see the Service Manual for Desktop Computers" on page 273. Contact Dell (see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer and the electrical outlet. - ...
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... less bright. Options or values that you see the Help area on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait... a specific item on a system setup program screen, highlight the item and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On each option is the setting or value for your computer and try again. The system setup screens display the... System security and hard drive password settings 308 System Setup Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on the screen.
... less bright. Options or values that you see the Help area on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. 3 If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait... a specific item on a system setup program screen, highlight the item and see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. On each option is the setting or value for your computer and try again. The system setup screens display the... System security and hard drive password settings 308 System Setup Entering the System Setup Program 1 Turn on the screen.
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... The BIOS is restored. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware...Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot ...device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu...the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears...
... The BIOS is restored. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the computer. To ensure that serves as an interface between the computer hardware...Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 3 When the boot ...device list appears, highlight the device from which you see the Windows desktop, then shut down your computer and try again. 4 The Boot Menu...the system setup program. 1 Shut down the computer through the Start menu. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears...
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... and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your system. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the ...BIOS update to determine if it applies to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. See "Viewing System Settings With ...
... and time or system password. Upgrading the BIOS (Flashing the BIOS) The BIOS may not apply to your environment. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. The Save In window appears. 6 Click the down arrow to your system. NOTE: Unless you review specifics about the ...BIOS update to determine if it applies to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to disk, and then click OK. See "Viewing System Settings With ...
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... run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From ...Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard...
... run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to start the CD menu and press to be working properly. 2 Turn on (or restart) your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Starting the Dell Diagnostics From ...Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard...