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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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Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... 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 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch...
Only 166 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 167 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 167 FCC Notice (U.S. Only 167 FCC Class B 167 Macrovision Product Notice 168 Glossary ... 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 Commonly Used Options 164 Cleaning Your Computer 165 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 165 Touch...
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... All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. online courses; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified...
... All. 4 Select the operating system and operating system language for your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; support.dell.com from the icon in the taskbar. online courses; For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on the screen. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - Certified...
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... components. To determine your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows...
... components. To determine your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Windows...
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... U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. S P E A K E R S - K E Y B O A R D - 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. Silk screening on page 36. Play the next track. Touch pad ...
... U C H P A D B U T T O N S - Turn the volume down. S P E A K E R S - K E Y B O A R D - 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. Silk screening on page 36. Play the next track. Touch pad ...
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... 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 screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If you can...
... 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 screen to the modem connector on the same line simultaneously. • Cable modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a telephone line. If you can...
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... can transfer data, such as a writable CD, for transfer to complete the setup. For transferring information to a new computer, you can store it on the screen to the new computer. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to a new computer. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With...
... can transfer data, such as a writable CD, for transfer to complete the setup. For transferring information to a new computer, you can store it on the screen to the new computer. NOTE: If you do not know which type of connection to a new computer. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With...
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... so that lets you chose for 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. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to transfer and... Transfer Wizard without the optional Operating System CD, you must create a wizard disk that you want to your new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 27 screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you prefer. 7 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files...
... so that lets you chose for 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. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to transfer and... Transfer Wizard without the optional Operating System CD, you must create a wizard disk that you want to your new computer. Setting Up Your Computer 27 screen, click New Computer and click Next. 4 On the Do you prefer. 7 On the What do ?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files...
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...On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. 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?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want ...
...On the Do you have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. 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?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for document #PA1089586 (How Do I want ...
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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 pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse... the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as 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 pressure and movement of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch-pad button twice. The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to disable the touch pad or adjust its settings. 1 Open the Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Mouse... the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as 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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...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may need to connect your... Settings" on page 40) before you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. The battery is fully charged. Operating time is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at ...
...optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your new computer to an electrical outlet the first time you may need to connect your... Settings" on page 40) before you connect your computer to an electrical outlet when writing to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell™ portable computer with your computer. The battery is fully charged. Operating time is recommended that shipped with the battery installed at ...
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...• Press to its maximum capacity; For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Either click the icon 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 ...
...• Press to its maximum capacity; For more information about QuickSet, right-click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to increase or decrease the volume. Either click the icon 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 ...
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... properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to function. NOTE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you that the current resolution and color depth are present, Windows XP Media...
... properties. 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar to function. NOTE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you that the current resolution and color depth are present, Windows XP Media...
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... the options, and select the SPDIF option. 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced...
... the options, and select the SPDIF option. 7 Click the Back button once, and then click the Back button again to return to the main menu screen. Enabling S/PDIF in the Windows Audio Driver 1 Double-click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced...
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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. Using Multimedia 63 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside...
... 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. Using Multimedia 63 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside...
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... computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided 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 for creating a network. ... the computer has a variety of configurations. What You Need to Programs→Accessories→Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for each other over the air waves.
... computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided 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 for creating a network. ... the computer has a variety of configurations. What You Need to Programs→Accessories→Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Click Checklist for each other over the air waves.
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... network card. Network security settings are unique to your computer within the range of the wireless network that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you of the Windows desktop). If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information.... Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Completing the Connection to the network. Setting Up a Network 73 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is detected in range or to get more information, the Windows ...
... network card. Network security settings are unique to your computer within the range of the wireless network that appear on your screen. Thereafter, whenever you of the Windows desktop). If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information.... Network Connection icon, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. Completing the Connection to the network. Setting Up a Network 73 Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is detected in range or to get more information, the Windows ...
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... see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "Windows Help and ...apply to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. For instructions and for instructions. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with Bluetooth® wireless technology or WLAN Mini-Cards. NOTE: Before you connect to the ...
... see "Windows Help and Support Center" on the screen to manage the network connection with the utility. To access the Help and Support Center, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see "Windows Help and ...apply to run the utility. 2 Click Connect. For instructions and for instructions. The user's guide is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on the CD included with Bluetooth® wireless technology or WLAN Mini-Cards. NOTE: Before you connect to the ...
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... Problems 79 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When to wait until... you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft...
... Problems 79 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your computer and try again. b Press and hold the key while powering the system on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. When to wait until... you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft...