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Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the ... a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar...
Windows® XP 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the ... a program at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the resolution, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Display Properties window appears. 3 Select the Setting tab. Monitors and Displays 49 use slide bar...
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Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, ... to your printer on your Start menu. The model of printer you can make changes to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers HINT: Add a shortcut to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences.
Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on . Changing Printer Settings Your printer settings determine print quality, finishing options (such as double-sided print) and ink or toner usage, ... to your printer on your Start menu. The model of printer you can make changes to view your photo paper type. 72 Printers-Settings and Drivers HINT: Add a shortcut to change the settings. 3 Select either Properties or Printing Preferences.
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... need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step...
... need to install or reinstall printer drivers if you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. If it to interface with the printer. Printer drivers are shipped on the screen. Installing a Printer Driver printer drivers CD inkjet printer laser printer A driver is your first time to use your Drivers and Utilities media, continue to step...
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... by your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen...
... by your computer are installing the driver (for which you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. 5 At the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next. Manually Reinstalling a Driver 1 Download the driver for the device to your computer. A message appears, stating that you want to reinstall and follow the prompts on the screen...
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... • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, ...• After the computer has been powered down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting then, shut down completely, press ...
... • If failures are detected, write down the error code(s) and see a message stating that is known to run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, ...• After the computer has been powered down your computer cannot display a screen image, see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; • When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press . 282 Troubleshooting then, shut down completely, press ...
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...Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to run . 8 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. Troubleshooting 283 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...; See "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your computer and try again....
...Drivers and Utilities media. 4 Press any key to run . 8 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. Troubleshooting 283 NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop...; See "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on page 284. 6 Continue with "Using the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu" on your computer and try again....
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...S E T T I N G - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...page 79. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: ...
...S E T T I N G - See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 280. I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G S - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop 296 Troubleshooting C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R - 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 - Power Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...page 79. See "Power Lights for Desktop Computers" on page 273 or "Diagnostic... the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Network Problems CAUTION: ...
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...for Media Drives" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Disconnect the ... operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. A D J U S T T H E W I N G S - No Sound From ... not muted. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the...
...for Media Drives" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Disconnect the ... operates correctly, the mouse may be defective. Verify that the sound is securely inserted into the headphone connector (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. A D J U S T T H E W I N G S - No Sound From ... not muted. TE S T T H E M O U S E C O N T R O L L E R - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Mouse. 2 Try adjusting the...
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... processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Digital Subscriber Line - dual display mode - DVD+RW - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DRAM - A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules...group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to select the data unit size or stripe width. driver - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. direct memory access - Many devices do not work properly if...
... processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Digital Subscriber Line - dual display mode - DVD+RW - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. DRAM - A display setting that allows you to use a second monitor as a unit with common rules...group of computers, programs, and devices on to the domain to gain access to select the data unit size or stripe width. driver - Once recorded, the data cannot be recorded only once onto a DVD-R. direct memory access - Many devices do not work properly if...
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... system. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for... your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating ...
... system. To set up an Internet connection. The Windows setup screens will need to complete. Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your Dell computer is recommended that you through several procedures including accepting license agreements, setting preferences, and setting up Windows for... your computer available at support.dell.com. CAUTION: Do not interrupt the operating system's setup process. Doing so may take you download and install the latest BIOS and drivers for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating ...
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see...
Setting Up Your Inspiron Desktop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that the computer is turned on. 2. The system recovery media can use the system recovery media if changes to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key...of the Operating System disc). You will require the following to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in the computer. 3. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. NOTE: For information on using the system recovery media, see...
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...)." Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? The following message is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . If the PSA completes...
...)." Do you want to run the remaining memory tests? The following message is displayed: "Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. b. This will start the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities disc. d. If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you are experiencing memory issues press , otherwise press . If the PSA completes...
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...error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. then, shut down your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 1. NOTE: ...An Option window. 7. Write down and restart the computer. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and a description of each test screen. If you identify...
...error code and problem description and contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you contact Dell. 6. then, shut down your computer when you see "Contacting Dell" on your computer. 1. NOTE: ...An Option window. 7. Write down and restart the computer. NOTE: The Service Tag for one time only. Starting Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities disc may not ship with the error code and a description of each test screen. If you identify...
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...then, shut down your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...countries or on the screen to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 44) to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If possible, back up the data before using the...
...then, shut down your operating system problem. NOTE: If Dell Factory Image Restore is not available on your computer, use Dell DataSafe Local Backup (see "Dell DataSafe Local Backup" on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you wait too long and the operating system ...countries or on the screen to complete the recovery process. Dell Factory Image Restore CAUTION: Using Dell Factory Image Restore permanently deletes all data on page 44) to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; If possible, back up the data before using the...