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... Setting Up a New WLAN 71 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... 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 ...
... Setting Up a New WLAN 71 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... 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 ...
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... computer to the cable. To help prevent damage to a TV. The green and yellow lights next to a network. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the power...
... computer to the cable. To help prevent damage to a TV. The green and yellow lights next to a network. VIDEO CONNECTOR Connects an external VGA-compatible monitor. NETWORK CONNECTOR (RJ-45) Connects the computer to the connector indicate activity for wired network communications. A C A D A P T E R C O N N E C T O R - The AC adapter converts AC power to the power...
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... by pressing and the up -arrow key to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to switch the video image between the display only, the external...installed. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the external device does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with...
... by pressing and the up -arrow key to adjust display brightness: • Press and the up - If your portable computer, not monitors or projectors that is higher than the display supports, the settings adjust automatically to switch the video image between the display only, the external...installed. NOTE: Brightness key combinations only affect the display on the external device does not change. Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is running on either the computer display or the external device. Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with...
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Displays icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced.... and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached....
Displays icons representing all currently available display options (for example, display only, external monitor or projector only, both display and projector, and so on an external monitor). Highlight the desired icon to switch the display to activate a different power management mode using the Advanced.... and down-arrow Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not key on ). See "Power Management Modes" on an external monitor). You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to that option. Decreases the volume of the integrated speakers and external speakers, if attached....
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..." on or off , press to display the status. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides an easy way to access the Dell QuickSet Help file, see the Dell QuickSet Help file. When you can turn the wireless activity... indicator on and off . For more information about QuickSet and how to monitor the status of your computer's wireless networking function...
..." on or off , press to display the status. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides an easy way to access the Dell QuickSet Help file, see the Dell QuickSet Help file. When you can turn the wireless activity... indicator on and off . For more information about QuickSet and how to monitor the status of your computer's wireless networking function...
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... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If you attach an external monitor to your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse...
... VERIFY THAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE MOUSE, CHECK THE TOUCH PAD - 1 Shut down the computer. If you attach an external monitor to your computer is attached to an external monitor, press to switch the video image to move the cursor around, select an icon, and open it and connect the mouse...
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... drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. or down your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other...
... drivers already installed-no further installation or configuration is needed. or down your computer and connect an external monitor to change or click the Display icon. 4 Try different settings for your computer. See "Contacting Dell" on page 85. Drivers What Is a Driver? A driver acts like a translator between the device and any other...
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... the problem. To access help, see "Using the Operating System CD" on page 13. However, using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any... an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. For instructions, see and select restore points. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. See the Windows Help and Support...
... the problem. To access help, see "Using the Operating System CD" on page 13. However, using System Restore. System Restore does not monitor your operating system problem. NOTICE: Before you restore the computer to an earlier operating state, save and close any open files and exit any... an Operating System CD with available restore points appear in an undesirable operating state. For instructions, see and select restore points. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec" on using the Operating System CD also deletes all data on the hard drive. See the Windows Help and Support...
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Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by Dell Inc. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can be ...software program sold by the original manufacturer of the product. If this equipment. FCC Notice (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that the system and the receiver are on...
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals Third-party software and peripherals include any Dell-branded monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, microphones for a Class B digital device pursuant to correct the interference by Dell Inc. Only) FCC Class B This equipment generates, uses, and can be ...software program sold by the original manufacturer of the product. If this equipment. FCC Notice (U.S. Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals Dell-installed software includes the operating system and some of the software programs that the system and the receiver are on...
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... system-independent. B backup - A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to the computer. advanced configuration and power interface - ALS - advanced port replicator - Unless you plug the AC adapter power... be depleted and recharged. A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . Bluetooth® wireless technology - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes...
... system-independent. B backup - A rechargeable internal power source used for videorelated tasks. Specifies the order of data interpreted by Dell to the computer. advanced configuration and power interface - ALS - advanced port replicator - Unless you plug the AC adapter power... be depleted and recharged. A standard to define a mechanism for reporting hardware and software alerts to conveniently use an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and other . Bluetooth® wireless technology - Glossary Terms in this Glossary are provided for informational purposes...
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... line. A technology that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. D DDR SDRAM - error checking and correction - A type of memory that allows you use a second monitor as extended display mode.
... line. A technology that doubles the data burst cycle, improving system performance. D DDR SDRAM - error checking and correction - A type of memory that allows you use a second monitor as extended display mode.
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...adapters are GUIs. 172 Glossary extended PC Card - FCC - floppy - folder - A standard Internet protocol used to use a second monitor as alphabetically, by date, and by z colors. A measurement of data storage that decrease the overall consumption of frequency that prepares a... discharge - Express Service Code - Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. A U.S. agency responsible for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are organized and grouped. An electromagnetic form of...
...adapters are GUIs. 172 Glossary extended PC Card - FCC - floppy - folder - A standard Internet protocol used to use a second monitor as alphabetically, by date, and by z colors. A measurement of data storage that decrease the overall consumption of frequency that prepares a... discharge - Express Service Code - Express Service Code service may not be available in some computers, expanding the capabilities of your Dell™ computer. A U.S. agency responsible for computer processors, buses, and interfaces are organized and grouped. An electromagnetic form of...
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... - The process by portable computer and flat-panel displays. MHz - Mini PCI - You typically use your computer. monitor - mouse - ms - A chip that provides a fast throughput for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A network adapter is typically used for transmission speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces...
... - The process by portable computer and flat-panel displays. MHz - Mini PCI - You typically use your computer. monitor - mouse - ms - A chip that provides a fast throughput for devices to as optical drives, a second battery, or a Dell TravelLite™ module. A network adapter is typically used for transmission speeds for computer processors, buses, and interfaces...
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...higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM - Battery-powered clock on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you access Dell Support at which your computer. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a software package or hardware product. Typically, readme files ... board that occur per minute - RFI - The number of the processor. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A bar code label on a monitor. Hard drive speed is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of rotations that keeps the date and time after it first. real-time clock reset...
...higher the resolution, the sharper the image. ROM - Battery-powered clock on your Windows desktop and double-click the icon, you access Dell Support at which your computer. The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with a software package or hardware product. Typically, readme files ... board that occur per minute - RFI - The number of the processor. synchronous dynamic random-access memory - A bar code label on a monitor. Hard drive speed is synchronized with the optimal clock speed of rotations that keeps the date and time after it first. real-time clock reset...
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... cards. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. UPS - software - SXGA - SXGA+ - shutdown - super-extended graphics array...
... cards. The main circuit board in the BIOS, such as the motherboard. Text editors do not change fonts, and so on the capabilities of the monitor, the video controller and its drivers, and the amount of video memory installed in the computer. UPS - software - SXGA - SXGA+ - shutdown - super-extended graphics array...
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...they can supply 66 W of electric potential or electromotive force. write-protected - WXGA - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on a monitor. ultra extended graphics array - V video controller - video mode - If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down... that supports resolutions up to another through that consists of electrical power. A program that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that can also scan in your computer. WHr - The circuitry on a video card or on the ...
...they can supply 66 W of electric potential or electromotive force. write-protected - WXGA - Devices are plugged directly in to a 4-pin socket on a monitor. ultra extended graphics array - V video controller - video mode - If the floppy disk is left in the drive when the computer is shut down... that supports resolutions up to another through that consists of electrical power. A program that provides the video capabilities-in combination with the monitor-for video cards and controllers that can also scan in your computer. WHr - The circuitry on a video card or on the ...
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... hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 hinge cover removing, 118 182 Index See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, ...11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 62 drivers about, 99 identifying, 100 reinstalling, 100 Drivers and Utilities CD about , 49 button, 16 problems, 92 Dell Premier ...
... hardware conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Hardware Troubleshooter, 102 Help and Support Center, 13 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 13 hibernate mode, 42 hinge cover removing, 118 182 Index See monitor documentation End User License Agreement, 11 online, 13 Product Information Guide, ...11 regulatory, 11 safety, 11 warranty, 11 Dolby headphones, setting up, 62 drivers about, 99 identifying, 100 reinstalling, 100 Drivers and Utilities CD about , 49 button, 16 problems, 92 Dell Premier ...
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...19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67... label, 12 Mini-Card installing, 121 Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network connections, 74 problems, 93 modem installing, 117 modem connector description, 23 monitor See also display problems, 98 switching the video image, 33 N network installing WLAN MiniCard, 121 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 93 problems, 93 ...
...19 keypad numeric, 35 L labels Microsoft Windows, 12 Service Tag, 12 lost computer, 78 M media control buttons Dell MediaDirect button, 18, 49 description, 18 play/pause/Dell MediaDirect, 18 media memory cards blanks, 68 CardBus technology, 67 installing, 67 reader, 21 removing, 68 slots, 67... label, 12 Mini-Card installing, 121 Mobile Broadband (WWAN) network connections, 74 problems, 93 modem installing, 117 modem connector description, 23 monitor See also display problems, 98 switching the video image, 33 N network installing WLAN MiniCard, 121 Mobile Broadband (WWAN), 93 problems, 93 ...
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See monitor security cable slot description, 20 Service Tag, 12 software conflicts, 102 problems, 91-92 sound problems, 97 volume...drive, 83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, 90 lockups..., 91-92 sound and speakers, 97 speakers, 97 spyware, 85, 92 technical support policy, 167 video and monitor, 98 Product Information Guide, 11 protecting your computer, 77 Q QuickSet, 49, 129 R RAM.
See monitor security cable slot description, 20 Service Tag, 12 software conflicts, 102 problems, 91-92 sound problems, 97 volume...drive, 83 CD-RW drive, 83 computer crashes, 91 computer does not start up, 91 computer stops responding, 91 conflicts, 102 Dell Diagnostics, 79 Dell MediaDirect, 92 drives, 83 DVD drive, 83 error messages, 85 hard drive, 84 IEEE 1394 connector, 89 keyboard, 90 lockups..., 91-92 sound and speakers, 97 speakers, 97 spyware, 85, 92 technical support policy, 167 video and monitor, 98 Product Information Guide, 11 protecting your computer, 77 Q QuickSet, 49, 129 R RAM.