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..., and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Find it Here • Solutions - ...: Select your operating system and support for your region to System and Configuration Utilities Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. for your Dell computer. To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. The software automatically detects 2 Enter...
..., and repair information • Service and support - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS provides critical updates for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Find it Here • Solutions - ...: Select your operating system and support for your region to System and Configuration Utilities Dell Desktop System Software and click Download Now. for your Dell computer. To download Desktop System Software: If you should also and Downloads. The software automatically detects 2 Enter...
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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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...certain windows. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in prior to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 3 Connect the other , effectively ...the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your computer uses when it was in the display settings. In extended desktop mode, you can reduce the amount of time, known as a time-out. When the computer exits from one screen to the entire computer....
...certain windows. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on and you connect the monitor(s) or TV, turn on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in prior to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 33 3 Connect the other , effectively ...the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on your computer uses when it was in the display settings. In extended desktop mode, you can reduce the amount of time, known as a time-out. When the computer exits from one screen to the entire computer....
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...immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is a card in the PCI Express x16 slot. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file ...your computer will not enter standby mode. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode,...
...immediately activate standby mode without a period of hibernation. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is a card in the PCI Express x16 slot. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file ...your computer will not enter standby mode. To set standby mode to automatically activate after a defined period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode,...
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... amount of electricity your computer uses when it . Power Management Options in before the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on your computer. If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Advanced Tab The...
... amount of electricity your computer uses when it . Power Management Options in before the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on your computer. If you want to change the default settings for a scheme, click the drop-down menu and click OK. Advanced Tab The...
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When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is enabled. The computer may ... window, you . search for further information - Pressing a key 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 was in hibernate mode. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and click Control...
When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is enabled. The computer may ... window, you . search for further information - Pressing a key 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 was in hibernate mode. To access the Power Plan Properties window: 1 Click Start and click Control...
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... avoid unallocated or unused space. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of equal size to install a hard drive, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 43
... avoid unallocated or unused space. The Array List window appears. 9 To review the details of equal size to install a hard drive, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the Array Detail window and press . Setting Up and Using Your Computer 43
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...If you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). If you set 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 and... you are using . NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section that provide Internet access through a telephone line. ...
...If you get one , click Choose from a list of Internet service providers (ISPs). If you set 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 and... you are using . NOTE: If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you cannot connect to the Internet but have successfully connected in the following section that provide Internet access through a telephone line. ...
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... 183. 1 Ensure that the computer is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any key to test displays in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition ...you experience a problem with your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Utility Partition from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE:...
... 183. 1 Ensure that the computer is optional and may not ship with your hard drive or from the boot menu and press . Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any key to test displays in the system setup program and is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition ...you experience a problem with your hard drive. 80 Troubleshooting Tools NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; It is known to wait until you contact Dell for technical assistance. Select Utility Partition from the Drivers and Utilities media. then, shut down your hard drive. NOTE:...
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...sequence for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu...a complete test on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot ...
...sequence for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Option Test Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. On the next start the CD menu...a complete test on your computer and try again. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System to the devices specified in the system setup program. 3 When the boot ...
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...device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab Roll Back Driver. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 88)...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. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the ...
...device for which the new driver was installed and click Properties. 4 Click the Drivers tab Roll Back Driver. If you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If this is your first time to use System Restore ("Restoring Your Operating System" on page 88)...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. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the ...
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If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system ... close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Click Exit if the Install Windows Vista message appears. 3 Restart the computer.
If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system ... close any open programs. 2 Insert the Operating System CD. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Click Exit if the Install Windows Vista message appears. 3 Restart the computer.
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 98) and...it to appear. 3 Once this program. 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 the F2 prompt to display, and then press . This prompt can make your ...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 98) and...it to appear. 3 Once this program. 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 the F2 prompt to display, and then press . This prompt can make your ...
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... CD-ROM Drive - Appendix 175 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 change the Boot Device Property for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 98) and...
... CD-ROM Drive - Appendix 175 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 change the Boot Device Property for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 98) and...
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...BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The ...file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on ...
...BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The ...file icon appears on your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on ...
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... wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your order. Appendix 185 Automated Order-Status Service To check on 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 the... questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about additional products available from Dell, or if you have ordered, you can call . Problems With Your ...
... wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your order. Appendix 185 Automated Order-Status Service To check on 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 the... questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about additional products available from Dell, or if you have ordered, you can call . Problems With Your ...
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... procedures for use by a specific group of computers, programs, and devices on the system board. it is not installed in the computer. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A group of users. dynamic random-access memory - Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over multiple disk drives...
... procedures for use by a specific group of computers, programs, and devices on the system board. it is not installed in the computer. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A group of users. dynamic random-access memory - Once recorded, the data cannot be erased or written over multiple disk drives...
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... - Setup program differs from one file to another without having to find it to save energy. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is on computers equipped for smart cards. SIM - Sony/Philips Digital ...out - Network connections cannot be used to the computer. A card that a program displays depends on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to and from entering the...
... - Setup program differs from one file to another without having to find it to save energy. When you place a shortcut on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is on computers equipped for smart cards. SIM - Sony/Philips Digital ...out - Network connections cannot be used to the computer. A card that a program displays depends on your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can be protected by acting as those that shuts down all unnecessary computer operations to and from entering the...
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...-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. write-protected - WWAN - X XGA - A popular data compression format. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to protect data from being changed . W W - You can unzip a self-extracting file by Iomega...
...-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. write-protected - WWAN - X XGA - A popular data compression format. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to protect data from being changed . W W - You can unzip a self-extracting file by Iomega...
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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. See system board mouse problems, 64 N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 65 setting up, 47 Network Setup...
... 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. See system board mouse problems, 64 N network Network Setup Wizard, 47 problems, 65 setting up, 47 Network Setup...