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... Select your selection. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also and Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications...and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Premier Support website at • Upgrades - To download Desktop System Software: If you reinstall the operating system 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers for correct operation of your configuration...
... Select your selection. Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for your computer, you should also and Downloads. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on my computer configuration, product specifications...and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers Premier Support website at • Upgrades - To download Desktop System Software: If you reinstall the operating system 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Drivers for correct operation of your configuration...
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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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...Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose...computer exits from one screen to the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in Windows XP Home Edition. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. The Microsoft® Windows®...
...Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a time-out. In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in prior to entering standby mode. NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose...computer exits from one screen to the other end of the S-video cable to the S-video input connector on the primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in Windows XP Home Edition. 3 Connect the other , effectively doubling the amount of viewable work space. The Microsoft® Windows®...
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... drive, and then completely turning off the computer. 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 store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then click... key on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in the PCI Express x16 slot. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, press the power button.
... drive, and then completely turning off the computer. 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 store the contents of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button, then click... key on the Power Schemes Tab and Advanced Tab. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by . To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in the PCI Express x16 slot. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, press the power button.
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... before it entered the mode. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on and you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to the state it . If you...
... before it entered the mode. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is on and you are designed to reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it is restored to the state it . If you...
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...Pressing a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Windows Vista may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 ...power by copying system 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. This takes you to the main Select a Power Plan window. 4 In...
...Pressing a key on the hard drive and then completely turning off the computer. Windows Vista may take a short time to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 ...power by copying system 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. This takes you to the main Select a Power Plan window. 4 In...
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... wait until you want to select the array and press . NOTE: Your computer supports a maximum of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to move the...
... wait until you want to select the array and press . NOTE: Your computer supports a maximum of RAID levels and their requirements, see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to select a hard drive to include in the RAID array and then use the right-arrow key to move the...
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...XP: 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 your computer and to the Internet wizard can help you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your...the Connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using . Setting Up Your Internet Connection To 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. NOTE: If...
...XP: 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 your computer and to the Internet wizard can help you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your...the Connect to the telephone wall jack before you are using . Setting Up Your Internet Connection To 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. NOTE: If...
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...works only on page 58) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active....
...works only on page 58) and run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and... the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on Dell™ computers. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active....
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...CD menu and press to wait until you want to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If ...Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the...
...CD menu and press to wait until you want to run . Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: If ...Memory Test System Exit Function Run the stand-alone memory test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Media 1 Insert the Drivers and Utilities media. 2 Shut down your computer and try again. When the...
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...Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer to restart the computer. 4 When 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 the screen. 3... 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If...
...Click Start and right-click Computer. 2 Click Properties Device Manager. otherwise, contact your computer to restart the computer. 4 When 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 the screen. 3... 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If...
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... next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows Vista message...
... next start-up, the computer boots according to complete the installation. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. If the operating system logo appears, wait until you see the Windows desktop, and then shut down the computer and try again. Click Exit if the Install Windows Vista message...
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... system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not...
... system configuration information after you add, change, or remove any hardware in your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. This prompt can make your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do not...
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... appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only). Boot Sequence This feature...
... appears, listing all available boot devices. 5 Use the arrow keys to select the appropriate device (for Future Boots 1 Enter system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . Changing Boot Sequence for the current boot only). Boot Sequence This feature...
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... the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In ...menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix...
... the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop and is titled the same as the downloaded BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the on your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In ...menu, select Desktop, and then click Save. The file icon appears on -screen instructions. 178 Appendix...
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...telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. Problems With Your Order If you have ordered,... you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region or...
...telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. For the telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. Product Information If you need information about their portable and desktop computers. Problems With Your Order If you have ordered,... you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call for your region or...
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... for use by a specific group of users. A round, six-pin connector that connects to select the data unit size or stripe width. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A user logs on a network that allows you to use disk striping generally allow the user to a memory module on the...
... for use by a specific group of users. A round, six-pin connector that connects to select the data unit size or stripe width. A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A user logs on a network that allows you to use disk striping generally allow the user to a memory module on the...
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A bar code label on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. shortcut - SIM - SIM cards can rename a shortcut icon. S/PDIF - A power management mode that provides quick access to ...Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution 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 protects the hard drive by surge protectors. The number of video ...
A bar code label on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for customer service or technical support. shortcut - SIM - SIM cards can rename a shortcut icon. S/PDIF - A power management mode that provides quick access to ...Smart cards can open its drivers, and the amount of colors and resolution 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 protects the hard drive by surge protectors. The number of video ...
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... interconnected computers that cannot be installed or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Files or media that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks...
... interconnected computers that cannot be installed or removed with the Zip format are slightly larger than WLAN. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Files or media that communicate with each other over the air waves using cellular technology and covering a much larger geographic area than regular floppy disks...
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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.