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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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... System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and tips; articles Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service...
... System Software. • Software upgrades and troubleshooting hints • Frequently asked NOTE: Select your Dell computer. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell Support Utility from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and tips; articles Dell Support Website - Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service...
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From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. For ...
From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. For ...
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... the previous track. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - 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. Turn the volume down. For more information,...
... the previous track. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - 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. Turn the volume down. For more information,...
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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 complete the setup. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your desktop or...
... 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 complete the setup. Setting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet, you can access the Internet and use your telephone on your desktop or...
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... later. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on the screen to the new computer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for this process or you must run the Files and...
... later. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on the screen to the new computer. Otherwise, follow the instructions on removable media, such as a writable CD, for this process or you must run the Files and...
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... Computer 27 Do not click Next at this ? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. When all of your data files. Prepare the New Computer for transferring your settings... and files and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
... Computer 27 Do not click Next at this ? Transfer Data to the New Computer 1 On the Now go to your old computer. screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. When all of your data files. Prepare the New Computer for transferring your settings... and files and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
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...all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? NOTE: Access to your old computer screen on the screen. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the ...; XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for transferring your old computer message appears, do you want to the path for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to transfer? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose ...
...all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? NOTE: Access to your old computer screen on the screen. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the ...; XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for transferring your old computer message appears, do you want to the path for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to transfer? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose ...
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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. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. 34 Using the Display
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... application program must be able to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 ...position the cursor on the object and lightly tap once on the surface 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...
... application program must be able to save the settings and close the window. 38 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 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 ...position the cursor on the object and lightly tap once on the surface 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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... such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Operating time is supplied as complex 3D graphics...Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be ...
... such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 43 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Checking the Battery Charge" on operating conditions. Operating time is supplied as complex 3D graphics...Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your Dell computer. For optimal computer performance and to a CD or DVD. CAUTION: Using an incompatible battery may not be ...
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... Control window. • Commercially available DVD players used 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 the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the...
... Control window. • Commercially available DVD players used 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 the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with the...
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... the display 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 start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. NOTE: If both applications are installed on configuration settings and selections you must launch...
... the display 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 start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. NOTE: If both applications are installed on configuration settings and selections you must launch...
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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.
... 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.
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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. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. NOTE: To determine the...
... 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. Enabling the Display Settings for a TV Video Controller NOTE: To ensure that the display settings are correct for your video card. NOTE: To determine the...
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...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 other over the air waves rather than through the process of sharing files, printers, or an... card for creating a network. To confirm that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you purchased your computer has ...
...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 other over the air waves rather than through the process of sharing files, printers, or an... card for creating a network. To confirm that communicate with the network (RJ-45) connector Checking Your Wireless Network Card Depending on the screen. Network Setup Wizard The Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system provides a Network Setup Wizard to guide you purchased your computer has ...
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... the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up notifies you that network. Network security settings are unique to the network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing your wireless network documentation in range or to Settings, and... in the notification area (in any utility prompts that you selected, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the ...
... the wireless network that you selected, another pop-up notifies you that network. Network security settings are unique to the network. Dell cannot provide this connection, the wireless network card's configuration utility is managing your wireless network documentation in range or to Settings, and... in the notification area (in any utility prompts that you selected, the same pop-up to 1 minute to connect to your screen. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this information. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the ...
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...must activate mobile broadband service through your computer. 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 the utility. NOTE: Before you connect to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini-Cards. NOTE...: The Connect button changes to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen to manage the network connection with your ...
...must activate mobile broadband service through your computer. 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 the utility. NOTE: Before you connect to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or Mini-Cards. 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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... and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). 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. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect...
... and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD). 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. Select Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD. NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on . Then shut down the computer. 2 Connect...
