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... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304... Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working ...
... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304... Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working ...
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... these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from...
... these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. You can personalize the appearance of your computer's desktop theme, resolution, screen saver, icon size and appearance, and monitor settings from...
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... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The ...
... "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 The ...
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The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Setting up a ...
The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. You can set the length of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in again to access your computer to select a new... screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Microsoft Windows Desktop 41 The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK. Setting up a ...
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The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the ... be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an...
The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the ... be installed. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an...
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...screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Setting the Display ...the highest resolution. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to the closest supported values. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays ...
...screen resolution. 5 Click Apply to one not supported by your computer, the settings adjust automatically to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. See the manufacturer's documentation for your computer based on the monitor or display screen. Setting the Display ...the highest resolution. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to the closest supported values. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays ...
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...monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor...multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend ...
...monitors. 6 Click OK. 52 Monitors and Displays allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Properties, and the Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Settings tab. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor...multiple monitors. allows you to match the physical arrangement of your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the main monitor. • Extend ...
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... that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click...
... that feels right for you . 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click...
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... underside of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your mouse counterclockwise, and then...
... underside of your mouse operates. 3 Click OK. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on your mouse counterclockwise, and then...
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... clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab...
... clockwise until it clicks into the ball cage, or use a can find (or discover) it. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer, if one is not left on the Services tab...
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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). Windows® XP 1 Click ...Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, ...soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
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). Windows® XP 1 Click ...Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, ...soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop.
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Press and the right-arrow key to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. ...
Press and the right-arrow key to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys. ...
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... your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2...Navigate through the list of selections you can make changes to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. The model of printer you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the...
... your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2...Navigate through the list of selections you can make changes to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences. Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. The model of printer you want to print pictures from a digital camera onto photo paper, use the...
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... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more...
... a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more...
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...it stops. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 ...which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the drive or the media. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until ...
...it stops. Hard Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - RUN CHECK DISK - 82 Drives and Media See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . The drive tray cannot eject (for your CD, DVD, or BD software. See the help files for drives that are not slot-loading) 1 ...which does not indicate a defect in all DVDs work in the drive or the media. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until ...
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... connections that broadcasts the Internet signal to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide Internet access through your computer. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to your existing telephone line. If you are using a dial-up connections are available.
... connections that broadcasts the Internet signal to the broadband cable or DSL modem that provide Internet access through your computer. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to your existing telephone line. If you are using a dial-up connections are available.
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... allow pop-ups from specified websites. 5 In the Notifications and Filter level section, place a checkmark in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you want to see the information bar when a pop-up is blocked. 6 In the Filter level drop-down...
... allow pop-ups from specified websites. 5 In the Notifications and Filter level section, place a checkmark in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you want to see the information bar when a pop-up is blocked. 6 In the Filter level drop-down...
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... instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the...
... instructions to finish the setup. 1 Click the microphone icon, select Device: Rear Speakers, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio may not be provided by the optical media or a satellite TV channel. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the...
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..., or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to hear the sound on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for each of these types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI...
..., or HDMI) and the appropriate television video-input connector. Determining the Combination of Cables and Adapters you Need Once you will need to hear the sound on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for each of these types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI...
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...different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or ...right to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select...
...different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or ...right to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select...