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... One Monitor With a DVI Connector 32 Connecting a TV 32 Changing the Display Settings 33 Power Management 33 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Standby Mode 33 Hibernate Mode 34 Power Options Properties 35 Power Schemes Tab 35 Advanced Tab 36 Hibernate Tab 36 Power Management Options in...
... One Monitor With a DVI Connector 32 Connecting a TV 32 Changing the Display Settings 33 Power Management 33 Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Standby Mode 33 Hibernate Mode 34 Power Options Properties 35 Power Schemes Tab 35 Advanced Tab 36 Hibernate Tab 36 Power Management Options in...
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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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... and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 84 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 Windows...
... and then turn on the computer. 4 Depending on page 84 and the documentation that came with your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 23 Windows...
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Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Master Volume control window, click and drag the ...
Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs Accessories Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Master Volume control window, click and drag the ...
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... error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In...
... error message notifies you that the current resolution and color depth are using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 4 In...
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... copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs Sonic DigitalMedia Projects Copy Disc Copy. 2 To copy the CD or DVD: • ...blank CD or DVD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. When prompted, insert ...
... copyright protection and cannot be copied using Sonic DigitalMedia. The DVD-writable drives installed in the upper-right corner of the window. Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs Sonic DigitalMedia Projects Copy Disc Copy. 2 To copy the CD or DVD: • ...blank CD or DVD. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 27 For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. When prompted, insert ...
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...primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in certain windows. Power Management Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it was in prior to security and networking appear... in the display settings. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. When the ...
...primary monitor. 2 Enable extended desktop mode in certain windows. Power Management Power Management Options in Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP power management features can reduce the amount of electricity your computer uses when it was in prior to security and networking appear... in the display settings. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in prior to your TV. 4 Connect the VGA or DVI monitor. When the ...
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...requires a special file on the keyboard or move the mouse. 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 you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your hibernate... turning off the computer. When there is a card in this slot and you . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. 34 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start Control Panel Pick a category...
...requires a special file on the keyboard or move the mouse. 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 you add a peripheral that does not support s3 suspend, your hibernate... turning off the computer. When there is a card in this slot and you . If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically. 34 Setting Up and Using Your Computer To activate hibernate mode: 1 Click Start Control Panel Pick a category...
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... 1. A RAID level 1 is now enabled. When an application does not require full performance, significant amounts of the advanced settings. Windows® XP: 1 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172). 2 Select Cool and Quiet from the Power Management group, and change the setting...the Power Schemes drop-down menu and select Minimal Power Management and then click OK. CAUTION: There are many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology controls your computer. Performance ...
... 1. A RAID level 1 is now enabled. When an application does not require full performance, significant amounts of the advanced settings. Windows® XP: 1 Enter system setup (see "System Setup" on page 172). 2 Select Cool and Quiet from the Power Management group, and change the setting...the Power Schemes drop-down menu and select Minimal Power Management and then click OK. CAUTION: There are many different settings in the Dell Recommended, Balanced, and Power Saver power plans. Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet Technology Cool 'n' Quiet™ technology controls your computer. Performance ...
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... computer is running. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to a new computer. Windows® XP: The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to rebuild an array. NOTE: You can rebuild...
... computer is running. Using Nvidia MediaShield Nvidia MediaShield allows you can use any available (RAID-enabled) free disk to a new computer. Windows® XP: The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to rebuild an array. NOTE: You can rebuild...
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...Click Finish. screen, click I will use the wizard from the source computer: 1 On the source computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks 3 Under What do you want to do you want to transfer? screen, click Old Computer,... • Internet bookmarks To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click Start, point to be transferred. To copy data from the Windows XP CD, and then click Next. 5 When the Now go to your preference. 7 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On...
...Click Finish. screen, click I will use the wizard from the source computer: 1 On the source computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks 3 Under What do you want to do you want to transfer? screen, click Old Computer,... • Internet bookmarks To prepare the new computer for the file transfer: 1 Click Start, point to be transferred. To copy data from the Windows XP CD, and then click Next. 5 When the Now go to your preference. 7 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On...
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Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start, point to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. Insert ...
Do not plug the network cable into the network adapter connector on the computer. Windows XP: 1 Click Start, point to guide you through the process of sharing files, printers, or an Internet connection between computers in a home or small office. Insert ...
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... Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP SP1. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the on-screen prompts. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start and...
... Setting Up and Using Your Computer NOTE: Selecting the connection method This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP SP1. 4 Complete the checklist and required preparations. 5 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the on-screen prompts. Windows Vista®: 1 Click Start and...
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... ready. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 49 Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. NOTE: Have your computer is using. Windows 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...
... ready. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 49 Contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. NOTE: Have your computer is using. Windows 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...
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...click Computer. ENSURE THAT THE DRIVE IS ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP: Click Start and click My Computer. See "System Setup" on page 80. 52 Solving Problems R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 172. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full ...
...click Computer. ENSURE THAT THE DRIVE IS ENABLED IN THE SYSTEM SETUP PROGRAM - CHECK THE CABLE CONNECTIONS R U N T H E H A R D W A R E TR O U B L E S H O O T E R - Windows XP: Click Start and click My Computer. See "System Setup" on page 80. 52 Solving Problems R U N T H E D E L L D I A G N O S T I S K - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any...TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy disk, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. See "Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive" on page 172. If the floppy, CD, or DVD drive, is not listed, perform a full ...
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... of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging...
... of different regions worldwide and different disc formats, not all DVD titles work in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button, then click Control Panel. 2 Define your screen. • Ensure that the volume is turned up by clicking the slidebar and dragging...
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... Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties Tools Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and...
... Error-checking, click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. NOTE: Connect the modem to a digital telephone network. Windows XP: 1 Click Start and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties Tools Check Now. 4 Click Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors and...
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... answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a telephone. Windows® XP: Click Start All Programs Modem Helper. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available on...
... answering machine, fax machine, surge protector, or line splitter, then bypass them and use the telephone to connect the modem directly to a telephone. Windows® XP: Click Start All Programs Modem Helper. NOTE: Follow the instructions on the screen to identify and resolve modem problems. (Modem Helper is not available on...
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... port for your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that was running when the message appeared. Windows XP: 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that...
... port for your modem. 5 Click Properties, click the Diagnostics tab, and then click Query Modem to verify that was running when the message appeared. Windows XP: 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Phone and Modem Options Modems. 2 Click the COM port for the operating system or the program that...
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...e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - The drive cannot read the disk. O P E R A T I B L E . To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows® XP: 1 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use . Insert a disk into the drive and try...A D Y - S YS T E M D I R E D . In some cases, you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall, Change, or Repair. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on page 183). A R E Q U I S K E R R O R -
...e l e t t e r : \ I S N O T A C C E S S I N G S YS T E M N O T F O U N D - The drive cannot read the disk. O P E R A T I B L E . To remove and then reinstall the program: Windows® XP: 1 Click Start Control Panel Add or Remove Programs Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you want to use . Insert a disk into the drive and try...A D Y - S YS T E M D I R E D . In some cases, you want to remove. 4 Click Uninstall, Change, or Repair. 5 See the program documentation for installation instructions. Contact Dell (see "Getting Help" on page 183). A R E Q U I S K E R R O R -