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... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 72 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 74 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 74 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 74 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection ... 78 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 78 10 Solving Problems 79 Dell Diagnostics 79 Dell Support Utility 82 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 82 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 82 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 82 Drive Problems 83 CD and DVD drive problems 83 If you ...
... Connecting to a Wireless Local Area Network 72 Enabling/Disabling the Wireless Network Card 74 Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet 74 Mobile Broadband or Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 74 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection ... 78 If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen 78 10 Solving Problems 79 Dell Diagnostics 79 Dell Support Utility 82 Accessing the Dell Support Utility 82 Clicking the Dell Support Icon 82 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 82 Drive Problems 83 CD and DVD drive problems 83 If you ...
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...13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163...164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S.
...13 Traveling With Your Computer 131 Identifying Your Computer 131 Packing the Computer 131 Travel Tips 132 Traveling by Air 132 14 Contacting Dell 133 15 Specifications 155 16 Appendix 163 Using the System Setup Program 163 Viewing the System Setup Screen 163 System Setup Screen 163...164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch Pad 165 Floppy Drive 166 CDs and DVDs 166 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S.
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... on page 79). Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers ...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
... on page 79). Readme files may be included on your CD to provide last-minute updates about technical changes to run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on your computer. Dell™ Product Information Guide Finding Information 11 What Are You Looking For? • A diagnostic program for my computer • Drivers ...NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD may be optional and may not ship with your computer. Some features or media may not be found at support.dell.com. Finding Information NOTE: Some features or media may be optional and may not ship with your computer.
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What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to set up my computer Find It Here Setup Diagram • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft® Windows® License These labels are located on the bottom of your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact technical support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting technical support. 12 Finding Information
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..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your configuration. Find It Here •...
..., product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to view the appropriate support questions site. • Community - support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. Online discussion with technical support • Reference - NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your configuration. Find It Here •...
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... as the other hardware components. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 15 About Your Computer Determining Your Computer... Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information -
... as the other hardware components. To determine your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 15 About Your Computer Determining Your Computer... Based on page 13. 2 Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. From the My Computer Information -
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.... Turn the volume up. T O U C H P A D - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. S P E A K E R S - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. Play the next track. D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T ...To adjust the volume of a mouse. Play the previous track. You can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of a mouse. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of these ...
.... Turn the volume up. T O U C H P A D - Control CD, DVD, and Media Player playback. S P E A K E R S - For information on supported keyboard shortcuts, see "Speaker Functions" on the touch pad indicates scrolling capabilities. Play the next track. D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T ...To adjust the volume of a mouse. Play the previous track. You can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with Dell Media Experience if either of a mouse. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality of these ...
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... more information, see "Optical Drive" on a media memory card. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on your computer. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394...
... more information, see "Optical Drive" on a media memory card. For more information, see "Hard Drive" on page 112 and "Hard drive problems" on your computer. T R A Y E J E C T B U T T O N - Supports one ExpressCard. You can install devices such as a DVD drive or other optical drive in -1 media memory card 5 USB connectors (2) reader 4 audio connectors (2) 6 IEEE 1394...
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... floppydrive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the connector. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
... floppydrive cable. You can also connect the optional floppy drive directly to the connector. AUDIO CONNECTORS Attach headphones or speakers to the connector. Connects devices supporting IEEE 1394 high-speed transfer rates, such as a mouse, keyboard, or printer.
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... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up...
... messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on setting up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for Microsoft Knowledge Base Article #305621, titled How to the Internet but you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up...
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...Disk in certain countries. 28 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to transfer? NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the ... screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer and click Next. screen, select the method you want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your ...
...Disk in certain countries. 28 Setting Up Your Computer NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to transfer? NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the ... screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer and click Next. screen, select the method you want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to your ...
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...or the external device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 If your portable computer or docking device. Switching...change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
...or the external device. Setting Display Resolution To display a program at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Using the Display 33 If your portable computer or docking device. Switching...change any of the default display settings, make a note of the default settings for future reference. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on battery power, you can press the following keys (key combinations) to adjust display brightness: • Press ...
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.... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut... Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows.
.... Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 37 To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut... Keyboard Settings To adjust keyboard operation, such as the character repeat rate, open windows. For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Windows logo key and Restores all minimized windows.
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... settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the...
... settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. For information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of the...
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...following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but ...Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to a temporary folder on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that...the CD or DVD: • If you have inserted your computer. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for other purposes, such as ...
...following instructions explain how to make an exact copy of CD or DVD drives offered by Dell may not read DVD+/-R, DVD+/-RW and DVD+R DL (dual layer) media, but ...Copy a CD or DVD NOTE: CD-RW/DVD combo drives cannot write to a temporary folder on the Sonic support website at www.sonic.com. Once you have finished copying the source CD or DVD, the CD or DVD that...the CD or DVD: • If you have inserted your computer. Dell Edition. For help, open Roxio Creator Plus, and then click the question mark icon in Dell computers can also use Roxio Creator Plus for other purposes, such as ...
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... with CD recording techniques. Either click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. 48 Using Multimedia The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • Press to increase volume. •... DVD playing. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Entertainment→Volume Control. 2 Click and drag the bar in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats.
... with CD recording techniques. Either click the icon in the taskbar and click Help. 48 Using Multimedia The CD-RW drive needs 1-2 MB of formats supported by your DVD player, see the documentation provided with the volume control buttons or by pressing the following keys: • Press to increase volume. •... DVD playing. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Entertainment→Volume Control. 2 Click and drag the bar in home theater systems may not support all available DVD formats.
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... quality, click Medium (16 bit)→OK. Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on configuration settings and selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for ...accessing and playing digital media, such as music and videos. • Dell MediaDirect, which is necessary for digital media. NOTE: If ...
... quality, click Medium (16 bit)→OK. Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on configuration settings and selections you made when ordering your computer, your computer provides support for: • Dell Media Experience, which is a multimedia user interface for ...accessing and playing digital media, such as music and videos. • Dell MediaDirect, which is necessary for digital media. NOTE: If ...
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... S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end...
... S-video cable directly to the S-video TV-out connector on the computer (without the TV/digital audio adapter cable) if your TV or audio device supports S-video but not S/PDIF digital audio. 2 Plug one end of the S-video cable into the S-video output connector on the computer. 3 Plug the other end...
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Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen. Using Multimedia 63 To access the Help and Support Center, click Start→Help and Support. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening .... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center.
Under Pick a Task, click Use Tools to the main menu screen. Using Multimedia 63 To access the Help and Support Center, click Start→Help and Support. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening .... Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center.
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... computer shipped with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to your computer. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device...
... computer shipped with a symbol (such as a triangle or an arrow) or a label to indicate which end to your computer. Save the blank for information on supported ExpressCards. If card orientation is not clear, see "Removing an ExpressCard or Blank" on page 155 for use when no ExpressCard is not a bootable device...