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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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... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system ... self-support information. Troubleshooting hints and tips; Computer documentation, details on the screen. Finding Information 13 Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here ...
... configuration, product specifications, and white papers • Downloads - Upgrade information for your computer. For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" on your computer, you should also reinstall the NSS utility. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification system ... self-support information. Troubleshooting hints and tips; Computer documentation, details on the screen. Finding Information 13 Online discussion with programs and files • How to work with other Dell customers • Upgrades - What Are You Looking For? Find It Here ...
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... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows...
... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. From the My Computer Information - Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft®Windows...
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... mouse. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Silk screening on page 36. Stop. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S - Play the next track. Turn the volume up. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality ... the functionality of these media applications is installed. 18 About Your Computer M E D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Play or pause. You can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with...
... mouse. T O U C H P A D B U T T O N S - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Silk screening on page 36. Stop. Play the previous track. S P E A K E R S - Play the next track. Turn the volume up. Touch pad buttons provide the functionality ... the functionality of these media applications is installed. 18 About Your Computer M E D I R E C T ™ B U T T O N - Play or pause. You can press the Dell MediaDirect button to launch either Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition or another version of Windows XP with...
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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 Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to set up an...
... 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 Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP and want to set up an...
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... Set up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you can store it on the screen to step 6. If you can create a wizard disk with all computers. 26 Setting Up Your Computer Contact your ISP to a new computer. If you have...
... Set up a direct cable connection between two computers, go to support.microsoft.com and search for this process or you can store it on the screen to step 6. If you can create a wizard disk with all computers. 26 Setting Up Your Computer Contact your ISP to a new computer. If you have...
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... and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your Computer 27 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 ...Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer. Prepare the New Computer for transferring your settings and files...
... and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your Computer 27 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 ...Data From the Old Computer 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System CD. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to your old computer. Prepare the New Computer for transferring your settings and files...
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... XP CD? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for fastwiz (on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? screen, select the items you want to create a Wizard Disk in ..., click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose for transferring your old computer message appears, do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the...
... XP CD? NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search dell.support.com for fastwiz (on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? screen, click I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? screen, select the items you want to create a Wizard Disk in ..., click Next. 4 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click New Computer and click Next. 5 On the Do you chose for transferring your old computer message appears, do you want to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in the following drive: and click Next. 6 Insert the...
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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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...by default. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to indicate scrolling capability in these scroll zones. The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the surface of your finger ... and lightly tap once on the touch pad. Scrolling is enabled by sliding 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...
...by default. Use the touch pad and touch pad buttons as you to indicate scrolling capability in these scroll zones. The touch pad has silk screening on two sides to move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the surface of your finger ... and lightly tap once on the touch pad. Scrolling is enabled by sliding 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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...an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from Dell. Operating time is designed to an electrical outlet the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: ... cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE...
...an electrical outlet when writing to purchase a new battery during the life of fire or explosion. Do not use a battery from Dell. Operating time is designed to an electrical outlet the first time you perform operations including, but not limited to, the following: ... cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Using a Battery 39 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about the Dell warranty for information about accessing QuickSet or the Power Options Properties window. NOTE...
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Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. for additional information. You can erase the data on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. ...the documentation provided with the volume control buttons or by your computer. Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for example,...
Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are familiar with CD recording techniques. for additional information. You can erase the data on the screen. 1 2 3 1 volume icon 2 Volume Meter 3 mute icon When the meter is enabled, adjust the volume with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. ...the documentation provided with the volume control buttons or by your computer. Either click the icon in the taskbar and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to a blank CD-R. • See the Sonic website at www.sonic.com for example,...
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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 launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on multimedia playback mode for assistance. You need the installation software to function...
... 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 launch either Windows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on multimedia playback mode for assistance. You need the installation software to function...
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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. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using...
... 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. If the DVD begins playing, click the stop button. 3 Click the Settings option. 4 Click the DVD option. 5 Click the DVD Audio Setting icon. 62 Using...
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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. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening...
... 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. 6 Click the arrows beside the Speaker Configuration setting to scroll through the options, and select the Headphones option. 7 Click the arrows beside the Audio listening...
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... in a home 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. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless... 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.
... in a home 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. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is connected and working • A wireless router or access point • A wireless... 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.
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... the wireless network card. 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 your network. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of...; Your wireless network card's configuration utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is connected to that your screen.
... the wireless network card. 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 your network. Thereafter, whenever you log on to your computer within the range of...; Your wireless network card's configuration utility • The Windows XP operating system To determine which your computer is not configured) is connected to that your screen.
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...the utility is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on page 13. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and ...Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon, , in the .... For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. NOTE...purchased it separately from your computer). • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the...
...the utility is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on page 13. Use the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility to establish and ...Broadband network connection to the Internet: 1 Click the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility icon, , in the .... For instructions and for additional information about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for instructions. NOTE...purchased it separately from your computer). • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the...
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..., perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...
..., perform the checks in the Product Information Guide. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is optional and may not ship with your hard drive. See "Contacting Dell" on page 133. 1 Shut down your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system...