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... 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 Power Problems 94...
... 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 Power Problems 94...
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...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 Commonly Used Options 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 167 FCC Class B ...
...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 Commonly Used Options 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 167 FCC Class B ...
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... the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support ...the operating system • Customer Care - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the ...
... the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer. Troubleshooting hints and tips; and frequently asked questions, hot topics, and general health of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support ...the operating system • Customer Care - To download Notebook System Software: 1 Go to System and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Notebook System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your problem. 4 Follow the ...
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From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 15 To determine your ...
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. About Your Computer 15 To determine your ...
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... C H P A D - Play the next 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 the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or ...speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Silk screening on page 36. Turn the volume down. To ...
... C H P A D - Play the next 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 the integrated speakers, press the media control buttons or ...speaker-volume keyboard shortcuts. D E L L M E D I A D I A C O N T R O L B U T T O N S - Silk screening on page 36. Turn the volume down. To ...
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... have an ISP and want to select one or more of Internet service providers (ISPs). If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Computer...
... have an ISP and want to select one or more of Internet service providers (ISPs). If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide Internet access through your Internet connection. Setting Up Your Computer...
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... with all computers. 26 Setting Up Your Computer If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the new computer over a network connection, or you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Contact your...
... with all computers. 26 Setting Up Your Computer If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to the new computer over a network connection, or you did not receive a setup CD, click Set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Contact your...
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...the File Transfer 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. Do not click Next at this ? Copy...Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and ...applies them to your new computer. screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you create a backup of the settings...
...the File Transfer 1 Start the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. Do not click Next at this ? Copy...Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and ...applies them to your new computer. screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you create a backup of the settings...
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... Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for transferring your old computer screen on the screen. screen, select the method you want to your old computer message appears,... do you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft®...
... Transfer Wizard. 3 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this procedure, search dell.support.com for transferring your old computer screen on the screen. screen, select the method you want to your old computer message appears,... do you chose for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft®...
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NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to change, or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution.
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The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the Help and Support Center, ... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen, depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad To access the Help and Support Center, ... on the display. Touch Pad The touch pad detects the pressure and movement of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen, depicting scrolling capabilities • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on...
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...under which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Do not use the computer...., media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.
...under which it is significantly reduced when you perform operations including, but not limited to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Do not use the computer...., media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window.
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...;Accessories→Entertainment→Volume Control. 2 Click and drag the bar in the taskbar and click Help. 48 Using Multimedia For more information on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by your DVD.... • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank 650-MB CD. Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on volume control options, click Help in home theater systems...
...;Accessories→Entertainment→Volume Control. 2 Click and drag the bar in the taskbar and click Help. 48 Using Multimedia For more information on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the volume control buttons or by your DVD.... • Use a blank CD-RW to a blank 650-MB CD. Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on volume control options, click Help in home theater systems...
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...;Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit)→OK. Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on configuration settings and selections you...
...;Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit)→OK. Using Dell Media Experience™ and Dell MediaDirect™ Based on configuration settings and selections you...
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... computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to the main menu screen. Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing...
... computer has a DVD drive, you can enable digital audio for DVD playback. 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click PowerDVD to the main menu screen. Setting Up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones NOTE: The CL headphone feature is available only if your computer has a DVD drive. If the DVD begins playing...
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... display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that...
... display options appear correctly, connect the TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click the Start button, point to the main menu screen. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in your video card. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that...
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...or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network ...to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card ...
...or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to Programs→Accessories→Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for each computer. In a WLAN, a radio communications device called an access point or wireless router connects network ...to connect to your WLAN • A network cable with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless network card ...
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... To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up to 1 minute ...in the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your screen. Network security settings are unique to your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control ...
... To access the Help and Support Center: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Under Pick a Help topic, click Dell User and System Guides. 3 Under Device Guides, select the documentation for the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up to 1 minute ...in the lower-right corner of the wireless network connection. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see your screen. Network security settings are unique to your wireless network card: 1 Click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control ...
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The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with the utility. Setting Up a Network 75 For instructions and for instructions. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your...
The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with the utility. Setting Up a Network 75 For instructions and for instructions. NOTE: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your...
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... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive...
... on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your computer. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too... long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your hard drive...