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...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. reinstall the..., details on your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model and click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. Finding Information 13 Find it Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, ...
...status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Premier Support website at • Upgrades - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. reinstall the..., details on your Service Tag or Product Type and Product Model and click Go. 3 Scroll to System and Configuration Utilities Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. Finding Information 13 Find it Here • Solutions - Service call and order status, ...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use your Windows® operating system • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use your Windows® operating system • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista®, click the Windows Vista start button™ and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and press . 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
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... a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to entering the mode. In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in the display settings. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain...cable to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in prior to the entire computer. You can reduce power to the S-video input connector on your operating system. Standby Mode Standby mode ...
... a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to entering the mode. In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in the display settings. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain...cable to just the monitor or the hard drive, or you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in prior to the entire computer. You can reduce power to the S-video input connector on your operating system. Standby Mode Standby mode ...
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... x16 slot. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to entering hibernate mode. When there is a card in prior to the state it was in this slot and you . To exit from...: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If the computer's hard drive...
... x16 slot. When the computer exits from standby mode, press a key on the keyboard or move the mouse. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to entering hibernate mode. When there is a card in prior to the state it was in this slot and you . To exit from...: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, press the power button. If the computer's hard drive...
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... default "off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on the Hibernate tab. If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. If you...
... default "off hard disks, System stand by, or System hibernates field, and then select a time-out from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on the Hibernate tab. If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. If you...
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...a Power Plan window. 4 In the Select A Power Plan window, you . search for further information - When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 Select Hibernate from hibernate mode, press the power... data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Power Plan Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk ...
...a Power Plan window. 4 In the Select A Power Plan window, you . search for further information - When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is enabled. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 Select Hibernate from hibernate mode, press the power... data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it entered hibernate mode. Power Plan Properties Define your hard drive with enough disk ...
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... to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 124. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array. and down your computer and try again. NOTE: Your computer...
... to install a hard drive, see "Installing a Hard Drive" on page 124. 1 Enable RAID for each applicable hard drive on your computer (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array. and down your computer and try again. NOTE: Your computer...
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... next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have a service outage. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button, then click Internet Explorer. Setting Up ...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 the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section that provide Internet access through a telephone ...
... next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have a service outage. Dial-up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button, then click Internet Explorer. Setting Up ...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 the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section that provide Internet access through a telephone ...
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...Dell Diagnostics before you begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to start the Dell...located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and ... want to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If ...Problems" on page 58) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media....Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before ...
...Dell Diagnostics before you begin . NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is known to start the Dell...located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and ... want to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If ...Problems" on page 58) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media....Guide. Start the Dell Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before ...
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... the test you want to run a complete test on your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit ... highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start...
... the test you want to run a complete test on your computer and try again. then, shut down and restart the computer. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want . Option Test Memory Test System Exit ... highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for one time only. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and press . 5 Type 1 to start...
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... an administrator on page 88) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new...Roll Back Driver. If this is your administrator to step 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System...
... an administrator on page 88) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. If not, go to enter the Device Manager. 3 Right-click the device for which the new...Roll Back Driver. If this is your administrator to step 2. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System...
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... 95 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating...
... 95 If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating...
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This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must watch for future reference. Then, shut down...
This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you must watch for future reference. Then, shut down...
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... Settings • Bootable Hard Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Appendix 175 The computer attempts to boot using the integrated NIC. The...
... Settings • Bootable Hard Drive - If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Appendix 175 The computer attempts to boot using the integrated NIC. The...
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... -screen instructions. 178 Appendix The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this ...program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when ...
... -screen instructions. 178 Appendix The File Download window appears. 5 Click Save this Agreement. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to download the file. 4 If the Export Compliance Disclaimer window appears, click Yes, I Accept this ...program to view the Save In menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. Flashing the BIOS The BIOS may require flashing when ...
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...or to speak to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. When you call AutoTech, use your... e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. For the ...
...or to speak to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. For the telephone number to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. When you call AutoTech, use your... e-mail address as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. For the ...
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... provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A rewritable version of a DVD. driver - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A display setting that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) 192 Glossary Data can speed up operations that allows you to...
... provides a constant, high-speed Internet connection through an analog telephone line. A rewritable version of a DVD. driver - A circuit board with common rules and procedures for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A display setting that retrieve data from DVD-RW technology.) 192 Glossary Data can speed up operations that allows you to...
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... to the computer. Service Tag - S-video TV-out - A program that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that allows...
... to the computer. Service Tag - S-video TV-out - A program that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. A bar code label on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that allows...
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... geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to provide Internet access. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your favorite picture and make it . WLAN - wireless local area network. write-protected - Files or media that allows a computer chip to the open position...
... geographic area than regular floppy disks, about twice as thick, and hold up to provide Internet access. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Change your favorite picture and make it . WLAN - wireless local area network. write-protected - Files or media that allows a computer chip to the open position...
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... blank, 72 clone mode, 33 connect DVI, 31-32 connect TV, 31-32 connect two, 31-32 connect VGA, 31-32 display settings, 33 extended desktop mode, 33 hard to read, 72 motherboard.
... blank, 72 clone mode, 33 connect DVI, 31-32 connect TV, 31-32 connect two, 31-32 connect VGA, 31-32 display settings, 33 extended desktop mode, 33 hard to read, 72 motherboard.