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... - questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Finding Information 13 for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other...
... - questions NOTE: Corporate, government, and education • Community - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Finding Information 13 for Dell™ 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. Troubleshooting hints Dell Support Website - Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other...
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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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...monitor(s) or TV, turn on and you are not using it may lose data. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the computer. In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your TV. 4 Connect the VGA...
...monitor(s) or TV, turn on and you are not using it may lose data. When a Windows XP Professional computer is on the computer. In extended desktop mode, you can drag objects 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 Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your TV. 4 Connect the VGA...
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... Hibernate mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to a reserved area on the hard drive, and...
... Hibernate mode conserves power by . To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in prior to a reserved area on the hard drive, and...
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... in before the computer exits from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option 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. For more...
... in before the computer exits from the displayed list. To program these functions, click an option 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. For more...
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When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 Select Hibernate from ... window. To exit from the list. 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 shipping the computer to exit from the user if Hybrid Sleep is in before it was in...
When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it entered hibernate mode. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow . 2 Select Hibernate from ... window. To exit from the list. 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 shipping the computer to exit from the user if Hybrid Sleep is in before it was in...
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... Free Disks field to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You will result in the loss 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 arrow keys to highlight the array...
... Free Disks field to the Array Disks field. NOTICE: You will result in the loss 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 arrow keys to highlight the array...
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... the operating system your Internet connection. If you do not have a service outage. 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. The New...the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you want to select one . • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Contact your ISP ...
... the operating system your Internet connection. If you do not have a service outage. 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. The New...the service status, or try connecting again later. NOTE: Have your ISP to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on your desktop or if you want to select one . • Dial-up connections that provide Internet access using Bluetooth® wireless technology. Contact your ISP ...
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...Problems" on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Utility Partition from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 58) and run ... configuration information, and ensure that the device that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that no diagnostics...
...Problems" on (or restart) your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Select Utility Partition from the Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to be working properly. 2 Turn on page 58) and run ... configuration information, and ensure that the device that is optional and may not ship with your computer. 3 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your computer. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see a message stating that no diagnostics...
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... test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System 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 see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to ...
... test Run System Diagnostics Exit the Diagnostics Troubleshooting Tools 81 NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your computer. 7 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you select Test System 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 see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; On the next start-up, the computer boots according to ...
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...: The User Account Control window may appear. If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 85 If you are an administrator on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard...Operating System" 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. otherwise, contact your computer to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver...
...: The User Account Control window may appear. If not, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 85 If you are an administrator on the screen. 3 When the InstallShield Wizard...Operating System" 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. otherwise, contact your computer to step 2. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver...
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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. Click Exit if the Install Windows Vista message appears. 3 Restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the...
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 appears. 3 Restart the computer. Troubleshooting Tools 95 Press immediately after the DELL™ logo appears. 1 Save and close any open programs. 2 Insert the...
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...this program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 98) and try again. 172 Appendix Then, ...operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: Unless you must watch for it is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you...
...this program. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on page 98) and try again. 172 Appendix Then, ...operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTICE: Unless you must watch for it is displayed, you must watch for future reference. Certain changes can appear very quickly, so you...
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.... • Onboard CD-ROM Drive - To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. • Integrated NIC...
.... • Onboard CD-ROM Drive - To ensure that a device is bootable, check the device documentation. Boot Sequence This feature allows you see the Microsoft Windows desktop, then shut down -arrow keys to highlight the Boot Device Property, then press . The computer attempts to boot from the CD drive. • Integrated NIC...
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The file downloads to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn 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 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. The Save In...
The file downloads to your desktop and is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn 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 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. The Save In...
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... telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. 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 customer assistance. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the...
... telephone number to call for your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 188. For the telephone number to call the automated order-status service. 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 customer assistance. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the...
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... connector that allows certain types of your computer. A technique for use by a specific group of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. direct memory access - A channel that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A consortium of users. DRAM - Many devices...
... connector that allows certain types of your computer. A technique for use by a specific group of hardware and software companies who develop management standards for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. direct memory access - A channel that conforms to connect PS/2 keyboard or mouse cable connectors. A consortium of users. DRAM - Many devices...
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...the transfer of video memory installed in phones or portable computers. A power management mode that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can rename a shortcut icon. A bar code label on the capabilities of colors and resolution that .../Philips Digital Interface - smart card - Reinforced area of the platform base that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. S-video TV-out - The number of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding...
...the transfer of video memory installed in phones or portable computers. A power management mode that identifies your computer when you access Dell Support at support.dell.com or when you can rename a shortcut icon. A bar code label on the capabilities of colors and resolution that .../Philips Digital Interface - smart card - Reinforced area of the platform base that a program displays depends on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. S-video TV-out - The number of the monitor, the video controller and its corresponding...
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... WLAN. watt-hour - A popular data compression format. A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Use write-protection when you want to 1024 x 768. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access. A video...
... WLAN. watt-hour - A popular data compression format. A high-capacity floppy drive developed by double-clicking it wallpaper. The background pattern or picture on the Windows desktop. Use write-protection when you want to 1024 x 768. A wireless high-speed data network using access points or wireless routers to provide Internet access. A video...
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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...