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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
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... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
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... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
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... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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... resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be...
... resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for your monitor can probably support lower resolutions, the display quality will be not be...
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... auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing...
... auto-detected by your finger to press and hold the taskbar. 2 Point to reactivate the USB pointing device. 64 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing...
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... driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
... driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of ...you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
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...Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • ...• "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run... Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen.
...Windows that starts your computer in Safe Mode if you have shut down with active programs will help you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may be displayed after you restart your computer, see: • ...• "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. You may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to run... Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen.
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... or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your router may vary based on the screen. Install the required software according to the Network From your router.
... or network. Connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your router may vary based on the screen. Install the required software according to the Network From your router.
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... and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE...
... and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. This section provides general procedures for connecting to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. Specific network names and configuration details vary. FOR MORE...
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... Settings By altering the browser settings you can adjust the web browser for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click Tools→ Internet Options. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. If you...
... Settings By altering the browser settings you can adjust the web browser for Internet Explorer: • Open Internet Explorer and click Tools→ Internet Options. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. If you...
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The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Settings tab allows you to Windows Help and Support. 3 Try different settings for Color ...
The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Settings tab allows you to Windows Help and Support. 3 Try different settings for Color ...
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... recommended screen resolutions are listed. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Getting Help for the monitor. For help with specific problems, click the... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you can change the screen ...
... recommended screen resolutions are listed. You can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 Getting Help for the monitor. For help with specific problems, click the... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Before adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab of the Display Properties window allows you can change the screen ...
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Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 You can find help from the TV and computer. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not ...'s guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Getting Help for...
Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 You can find help from the TV and computer. Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not ...'s guide • Television Menu Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information. Getting Help for...
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... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
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... personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271
... personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271
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... can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for ... and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of ...
... can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service Manual for ... and look for the message in the System Messages list or in conjunction with the power lights. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of ...
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...computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power ... outlet and that the power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode.
...computer is either turned off or is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of your computer. Troubleshooting 273 NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the power ... outlet and that the power strip is in this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computing environment. Dell Support Utility Use this support utility for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of the procedures in standby mode.