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... Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5
... Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5
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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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...increase gaming and 3D application performance. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for ...and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort...
...increase gaming and 3D application performance. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for ...and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in collaboration with built-in the most efficient means possible for both external desktop monitors and internal display interfaces. DisplayPort...
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...: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on... the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. In the...
...: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on... the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. In the...
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...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ 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 and Sound→... may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
...XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ 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 and Sound→... may not support single finger zoom feature. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 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). In the Gestures tab, enable or disable the...
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... learn more information about managing space on page 307. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating... and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
... learn more information about managing space on page 307. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of the NVIDIA Control Panel, you may cause system instability, reduced component operating... and operating characteristics. Performance Tuning System Setup Based Performance Tuning For some Dell systems, the settings available under the Advanced page of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control...
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... or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start →...
... or undock your computer while your computer: • Power Schemes - Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate mode. Then click Hibernate. Windows® XP Configuring Your Power Settings 1 Click Start →...
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When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if ...
When the computer exits hibernate, it returns to the same operating state it was in hibernate mode. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. To exit hibernate, press the power button. Your computer enters hibernate if ...
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NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life... Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your computer...
NOTE: To preserve battery power, connect your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- Preserving the Life... Power Meter icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on the taskbar. The life of the battery decreases over time depending on preserving the battery life of your computer...
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...received an Operating System disc with your operating system. Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your.... 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the ...
...received an Operating System disc with your operating system. Any changes that System Restore makes to your operating system problem. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your computer are completely reversible. System Restore does not monitor your.... 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 Windows Vista) returns your hard drive to the operating state it to the ...
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...Protection for the hard disk 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last...and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed...
...Protection for the hard disk 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. Use Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) or Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) only as the last...and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed...
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... Vista: Dell Factory Image...computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears... applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, ...you purchased the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was... User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
... Vista: Dell Factory Image...computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. A message appears... applications have been restored to factory condition. 8 Click Finish to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. Data files include documents, spreadsheets, e-mail messages, ...you purchased the computer. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to the operating state it was... User name field, then click OK. 5 Click Dell Factory Image Restore. The Confirm Data Deletion screen appears...
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... test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for running the test...
... test by changing the test settings. 5 When the tests are complete, close the Main Menu screen. 6 Remove the Dell Drivers and Utilities media (if applicable). The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your Warranty Information and provides you with support options for running the test...
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External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 6 times faster than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to storage. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA is a computer bus primarily designed for notebooks, desktop, consumer electronics and ...
External SATA or eSATA, users can now utilize shielded cable lengths up to 6 times faster than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to storage. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND 5 DT+ 6 DT7 GND Ports 317 eSATA is a computer bus primarily designed for notebooks, desktop, consumer electronics and ...
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... Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television...
... Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 Reserved (N.C. It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television...
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... slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Also referred to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of static electricity... - enhanced parallel port - A rapid discharge of water. A connector on your display. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. extended PC Card - F Fahrenheit - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that extends beyond the edge of the...
... slot - ExpressCards support both the PCI Express and USB 2.0 standard. Also referred to use a second monitor as an extension of your Dell™ computer. A temperature measurement scale where 32° is the freezing point and 212° is the boiling point of static electricity... - enhanced parallel port - A rapid discharge of water. A connector on your display. Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for assistance. extended PC Card - F Fahrenheit - A DIMM with DDR2 DRAM chips and an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) that extends beyond the edge of the...
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... control, and print status. megapixel - A chip that equals one thousandth of a second. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on communications such as modems and NICs. A network adapter is temporarily stored in RAM. notification area - MHz - module bay - millisecond - A measure... - A measure of storage devices are working on it. Access times of image resolution used as a NIC (network interface controller). The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal.
... control, and print status. megapixel - A chip that equals one thousandth of a second. A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an emphasis on communications such as modems and NICs. A network adapter is temporarily stored in RAM. notification area - MHz - module bay - millisecond - A measure... - A measure of storage devices are working on it. Access times of image resolution used as a NIC (network interface controller). The section of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal.
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... and the device are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. Example of PC Cards. PC Card - NVRAM - O optical drive - Modems and network adapters are capable of pixels up and down. PCI is used for... PC Cards. A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. If the PCI Express chip ...
... and the device are common types of optical drives include CD drives, DVD drives, CD-RW drives, and CD-RW/DVD combo drives. Example of PC Cards. PC Card - NVRAM - O optical drive - Modems and network adapters are capable of pixels up and down. PCI is used for... PC Cards. A modification to the PCI interface that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks. If the PCI Express chip ...