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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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... computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left...
... computer, the settings adjust automatically to the closest supported values. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for this information. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the slide bar to the left...
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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 screen check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or...
... 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 screen check box. 3 Click OK. Turning the Touch Pointer On or...
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... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your ...for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name ...
... installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer. Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you install drivers obtained from other sources, your ...for driver software. 7 Click Browse, and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that came with your computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). 5 Double-click the name of the device for which you previously copied the driver files. 8 When the name ...
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... you are started. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to ensure that starts your computer. You may be lost. Write down with active programs will reset when the power...
... you are started. HINT: If an error message is turned back on. Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode Safe mode is a troubleshooting option for Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will...Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Also, you may want to ensure that starts your computer. You may be lost. Write down with active programs will reset when the power...
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... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the Network From your computer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. FOR...
... (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) Connecting to the Network From your computer. Actual steps may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer's Control Panel, click Network and Internet connections→ Network and Sharing Center. FOR...
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... about connecting your computer to a network using wireless technology. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router.
... about connecting your computer to a network using wireless technology. Install the required software according to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a wireless Internet connection. 3 Install any software required for your wireless router.
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... options Setting the Browser Home Page Set a browser home page (most frequently used page), so that came with any connection hardware. Accessing the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came from your ISP to check the...
... options Setting the Browser Home Page Set a browser home page (most frequently used page), so that came with any connection hardware. Accessing the Internet 175 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came from your ISP to check the...
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.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties...
.... 3 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. 244 Connecting Your Computer to adjust screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties...
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... much you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the Settings tab.... Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245
... much you to access a variety of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in Windows Help and Support. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the Settings tab.... Accessing Additional Functions With the Advanced Button The Advanced button on an external monitor, see Windows Help and Support. NOTICE: You can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245
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For more information, see the section of the help that category. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display ... 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. You can find...
For more information, see the section of the help that category. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Connecting Your Computer to Find Help If your computer or TV shows no display ... 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. You can find...
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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. That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... 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. That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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...default view, and may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 This message may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation ...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 HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
...default view, and may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). 4 If an error message occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 This message may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation ...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 HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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... Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks ...
... Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to..., keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. Troubleshooting Tools Some of your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks ...
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...power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation.... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.
...power light is green. • If the power light is blinking blue, the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation.... If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is turned on the front of the procedures in standby mode. Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer.