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...version of Microsoft Corporation in default view. All rights reserved. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. represents Windows XP Start button. Reproduction of these materials in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered ...trademarks of operating system installed on your computer. Some of Blu-ray Disc Association; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential...
...version of Microsoft Corporation in default view. All rights reserved. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. represents Windows XP Start button. Reproduction of these materials in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered ...trademarks of operating system installed on your computer. Some of Blu-ray Disc Association; CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
... and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing a Printer Driver 75 6 Drives and Media 77 Freeing up Hard Drive Space 77 6 Contents
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Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 ... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
Shadow Storage 77 Reducing Hard Drive Space Used by Shadow Storage 78 Solid-State Drive (SSD 78 Installing Drivers for Media Drives 79 Determining Whether a Device Driver is the Source of a Device Problem 79 Replacing a Driver With a Previous Version of the Driver 79 ... RAID Level 5 Configuration 87 Setting Your Computer to RAID-Enabled Mode 87 Configuring RAID 88 7 Shutting Down Your Computer 99 Windows Vista 99 Windows® XP 99 Shutdown States 101 Microsoft® Windows Vista 101 Windows®...
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... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows®...
... Preconfigured 118 Running Backup With Hidden Drives 119 Restoring Files 119 Windows Vista 119 Windows XP 119 9 Managing Applications (Programs) . . . 121 Installing Applications on Your Computer 121 Installing Applications From a CD or DVD With Microsoft® Windows 121 Installing (Downloading) Applications From the Internet 121 Installing Applications From a Network 122 Windows Vista 122 Windows®...
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...Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® 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 . . . ....
...Installing Remote Desktop Client Software 262 Calling From a Remote Location 262 19 Restoring Your Operating System . . . . . 265 Using Microsoft® 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 . . . ....
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It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass...
It also provides access to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass...
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...27 Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. FOR MORE ...In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the file type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start ...
...27 Double click Components to view a table identifying the component or device name and related setting and configuration information. Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. FOR MORE ...In File name, type the filename. 4 Select the file type from the Save as type drop-down menu. 5 Click Save. Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. Windows Vista® Click Start ...
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... Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following... as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking.
... Wireless Networking Wireless network information is not listed under All Programs, use the Search feature to search for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. Programs Installed on Your Computer Click Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following... as managing a wireless network connection. See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking.
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...you to manage and improve your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in or attached to your cursor over the category to free up text box. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel ...provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to enhance performance. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
...you to manage and improve your computer's performance and make programs run faster, and so on page 125 for you are installed in or attached to your cursor over the category to free up text box. Managing Your Computer Performance The Control Panel ...provides tools for related information. Use the Device Manager to enhance performance. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start...
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... HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if... not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
... HINT: To display a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Monitors and Displays 49 The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. use slide bar to check if the selected resolution is ok, if... not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties.
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Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check ... the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Using ...
Do not allow water from their electrical outlets. 3 Remove any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check ... the notification area of the touch pad. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. 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). Using ...
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Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your Keyboard ..., Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then...
Windows XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options→ Regional and Language Options. 2 On the Regional Options tab of Your Keyboard ..., Language, and Region→ Regional and Language Options. 2 Click Change keyboards or other input methods. 3 On the Keyboards and Languages tab, click Change keyboards. 4 Under Installed services, click Add. 5 Click the language you want to add, select the text services you want to use. 8 Click the Keyboard layout button, and then...
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If you want to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. EXAMPLE: You ... computers to your computer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
If you want to print at home. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. EXAMPLE: You ... computers to your computer. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. Setting up Printers You can install both locations, you use at work and at both the printers on the Add Printer Wizard screen.
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... Rights" on page 251. Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to remove permissions from the Windows Vista DVD on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer. → Windows Easy 116 Files and Folders 1 Locate the folder or file for...
... Rights" on page 251. Transferring Files and Settings to a New Computer Transferring Files From a Computer Running Windows XP to remove permissions from the Windows Vista DVD on the computer running Windows XP. 2 After the installation is complete, click Start Transfer. → Windows Easy 116 Files and Folders 1 Locate the folder or file for...
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... Online (for viruses. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to allow you trust the publisher of the application and...
... Online (for viruses. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation, if prompted. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs. 2 Click Add a program. 122 Managing Applications (Programs) Click Save and download the installation file to your computer to allow you trust the publisher of the application and...
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... that you received when you ordered your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. ...To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ ...
... that you received when you ordered your wireless network card. Reinstalling Software and Drivers for Your Wireless Network Card If the software is installed in the user documentation for your computer, or use the Device Manager (see "Checking Your Wireless Network Card" on page 154. ...To confirm that your computer has a wireless network card and to determine the type of wireless network card that name on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. Windows XP 1 Click Start , right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. 3 Click Device Manager→ ...
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... connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you ...have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
... connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you attempt to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you ...have been shipped with Bluetooth® wireless technology or cellular products. Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→...
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...Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Set up data encryption on your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel..., a hacker can access your network, and check for updates regularly. Software companies regularly update their products to add security fixes. Install the latest version of your router's configuration software. To set up a firewall. To improve the security of your Internet browser and...
...Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 163 Set up data encryption on your computer through the Internet to an unauthorized party. The Windows Vista and Windows XP operating systems incorporate a firewall. Follow these steps to check that the Windows firewall is enabled: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel..., a hacker can access your network, and check for updates regularly. Software companies regularly update their products to add security fixes. Install the latest version of your router's configuration software. To set up a firewall. To improve the security of your Internet browser and...
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...operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the "About Your Computer" section of ...(VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone...
...operating system and security software with the latest security patches and virus information. Before using the Windows Vista or Windows XP operating system, ensure that the Windows firewall feature is located, refer to the "About Your Computer" section of ...(VPN) or secure hotspot wireless service provider. Locating Networks With the Dell Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator Your computer may include a wireless switch. Configure your operating system does not include a firewall, purchase and install an integrated Internet security software package or, at a minimum, standalone...