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...their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell TravelLite, ExpressCharge, Dell Media Experience, MediaDirect, XPS, and Strike Zone are registered trademarks...Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2007 Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
...their products. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, DellNet, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerConnect, PowerVault, PowerApp, Dell TravelLite, ExpressCharge, Dell Media Experience, MediaDirect, XPS, and Strike Zone are registered trademarks...Acronyms For a complete list of Microsoft Corporation; Microsoft, Outlook, and Windows are trademarks of Intel Corporation; Dell Inc. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2005-2007 Dell Inc. Information in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
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...Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 ...Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41...
...Touch Pad 35 Numeric Keypad 35 Key Combinations 36 System Functions 36 Display Functions 36 Power Management 36 Speaker Functions 36 Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions 37 QuickSet Key Combinations 37 Adjusting Keyboard Settings 37 Touch Pad 38 Customizing the Touch Pad 38 5 ...Using a Battery 39 Battery Performance 39 Checking the Battery Charge 40 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 40 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 40 Charge Gauge 40 Low-Battery Warning 41 Conserving Battery Power 41 Power Management Modes 41...
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... The computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93...
... The computer stops responding 91 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 91 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 91 A solid blue screen appears 91 Dell MediaDirect problems 92 Other software problems 92 Memory Problems 93 Network Problems 93 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 93...
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... Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin... 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With...
... Drivers 100 Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities 100 Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities 102 Restoring Your Operating System 102 Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore 103 Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec 104 Using the Operating System CD 106 11 Adding and Replacing Parts 109 Before You Begin... 109 Turning Off Your Computer 109 Before Working Inside Your Computer 110 Optical Drive 111 Hard Drive 112 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 114 Memory 114 Modem 117 Hinge Cover 118 Keyboard 119 Wireless Mini-Card 121 Coin-Cell Battery 124 Display 125 Internal Card With...
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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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...8226; Reference - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with programs and files • How to personalize my... desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ...
...8226; Reference - If you should also reinstall the NSS utility. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on page 82. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Online discussion with programs and files • How to personalize my... desktop Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 ...
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...system, use it to restore your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you can use one of ...your CD varies based on the 14 Finding Information operating system you received an Operating System CD with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore may not ship with ...
...system, use it to restore your operating system. Dell PC Restore returns your computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - After you can use one of ...your CD varies based on the 14 Finding Information operating system you received an Operating System CD with your computer. • Operating System CD - Dell PC Restore may not ship with ...
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... well as the other hardware components. About Your Computer 15 To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. 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...
... well as the other hardware components. About Your Computer 15 To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. 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...
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... of a mouse. Play the next track. K E Y B O A R D - Mute the sound. Turn the volume up. 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 the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts...
... of a mouse. Play the next track. K E Y B O A R D - Mute the sound. Turn the volume up. 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 the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts...
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...options: • Dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. The New Connection ...different ISP: 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 instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your...
...options: • Dial-up connection, connect a telephone line to the modem connector on your computer and to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you are using a dial-up connections that provide Internet access through a telephone line. The New Connection ...different ISP: 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 instructions on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through your...
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... optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you selected... the Operating System CD. Otherwise, follow the instructions on removable media, such as : • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection, or you can create a wizard disk with...
... optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard utility. Transferring Information to a New Computer The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an ISP. 5 Click Next. If you selected... the Operating System CD. Otherwise, follow the instructions on removable media, such as : • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a network connection, or you can create a wizard disk with...
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.... Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on removable media so that lets you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen...transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to do you create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the ...
.... Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer screen on removable media so that lets you want to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen...transfer? The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to do you create a backup of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the ...
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...screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer ...method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and...
...screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). screen, click Old Computer and click Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer ...method you prefer. 7 On the What do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and...
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... devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to your printer. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer...
... devices. 30 Setting Up Your Computer See the documentation that can occur during electrical storms or after power interruptions. If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Install the printer driver if necessary. Compare joule ratings to your printer. 1 3 2 1 USB connector on computer 2 USB printer cable 3 connector on printer...
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... speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties... window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external...
... speakers, if attached. 36 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Key Combinations System Functions Display Functions Opens the Task Manager window. Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced tab in the Power Options Properties... window. Power Management Activates a power management mode. and up-arrow key Increases brightness on the integrated display only (not on an external...
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...the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For information about QuickSet key combinations, ...toggle to a network). For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character...
...the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use of the Windows logo key and key combination. Windows logo key and Runs Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Opens the System Properties dialog box. For information about QuickSet key combinations, ...toggle to a network). For more information about the Control Panel, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on page 13. Microsoft® Windows® Logo Key Functions Windows logo key and Minimizes all windows previously minimized with the use other shortcut keys for functions such as the character...
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...second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by default. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program... capability in these scroll zones. The touch pad has silk screening on the touch pad. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to press the left touch-pad button twice. Scrolling is enabled by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object,...
...second tap, leave your finger on the touch pad and move the selected object by default. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Windows Help and Support Center. NOTE: The scroll zones may not work with all application programs. For the scroll zones to function properly, the application program... capability in these scroll zones. The touch pad has silk screening on the touch pad. Customizing the Touch Pad You can use the Mouse Properties window to press the left touch-pad button twice. Scrolling is enabled by sliding your finger over the touch pad. • To select an object,...
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... devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the...
... devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. Operating time is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. You can hold a charge) decreases over time. NOTE: Battery operating time (the time the...
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...or environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Keep the battery away from children. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. Each light ... computer is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on ...
...or environmental agency for the battery in the Product Information Guide. Keep the battery away from children. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries with extreme care. Each light ... computer is installed, press to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on ...
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... Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. When the computer exits standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. By default, a pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the... health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more information on using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41
... Power Management Settings" on page 43 for more information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. When the computer exits standby mode, it was in before entering standby mode. By default, a pop-up window warns you leave the computer unattended for information about standby and hibernate modes. • Use the... health using the charge gauge, press and hold the status button on the battery charge gauge for more information on using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Using a Battery 41