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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
Dell Support Center 285 Solving Problems 287 Battery Problems 287 Drive Problems 287 Optical Drive Problems 288 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems . . . . . 289 Error Messages 290 IEEE ... Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With...
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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...; Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left ...
...; Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 The Start button may differ in appearance depending on the version of Windows, but it is consistently located on the left ...
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It also provides access to documentation for your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search...that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option.
It also provides access to documentation for your computer. To access Windows Help and Support: 1 Click Start or → Help and Support. 2 Click the topic or task you want to perform. 3 If the specific task is not listed, use available features. In the Start Search...that describes your question. 5 Follow the instructions on your computer and devices installed on the screen. 24 Finding Information Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option.
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...174; XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and...→ System to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view ...
...174; XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26). Finding Information 25 Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Windows Vista® Basic Computer Information Click Start → Control Panel→ System and...→ System to view your computer through the Control Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view ...
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Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer information topic in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Device Specifications 1 Click Start or → All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ System Information. 2 Double click Components to expand the Components...
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See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about ... Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements...
See Microsoft Windows Help and Support for general information about wireless networking, see "Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband)" on page 149. 28 Finding Information The device guide provides helpful information about ... Start or → All Programs to view available programs. If a program is available in the following sources: Device guides Windows Help and Support See Microsoft Windows Help and Support to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in your computer. The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements...
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Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on forums for discussion...
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... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order Status... • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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... "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : • Change...
... "System Setup" on page 301. Finding Information 31 • Service Contracts & Forms • Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • Technical Support • International Notebook Support BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings The BIOS is recommended. You may need to : • Change...
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... it . The taskbar provides quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows...
... it . The taskbar provides quick access to the Start menu, which lists the programs and system utilities installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for quick access to programs. taskbar button area Contains buttons representing minimized windows for open minimized windows...
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... Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults...
... Taskbar 1 Right-click on an open area of the taskbar. 2 Click Properties to view your desktop. Adding Icons in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Click the required icon to the Taskbar tab. 3 For computers running Windows Vista®, select the Notification Area tab. The screen defaults...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. ...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Using Windows Explorer: 1 Right-click the Start button, select Explore. If you delete an icon without an arrow, you are simply deleting the shortcut link. ...
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... desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
... desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows Desktop 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears...
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Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
Start Button (Menu) Overview The Start button opens the Start menu, which provides access to: • Control Panel • Programs • Files • Computer settings • Tools that monitor your computer to access your computer. 4 Select the length of time for your computer's performance • Windows Help and Support 42 Microsoft Windows Desktop NOTE: After the screen saver activates, you may need to log-in to remain inactive before the screen saver appears. 5 Click OK.
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... the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto...
... the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. The Taskbar and Start menu Properties window appears. 3 Customize the Start menu by dragging an icon from a program, folder, or file onto...
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... a category. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 for you are installed in or attached...
... a category. Windows XP 1 Click Start →Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance. 2 Select one of the available options in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Microsoft Windows Desktop 45 See "Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 125 for you are installed in or attached...
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...: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change back...
...: To learn more about display resolution, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 48 Monitors and Displays Also, see "Adjusting Display Settings With the Vendor Video Card Control Panel" on your Dell-installed operating system. Adjusting the Resolution of Your Display The display...current settings so you can change any of the display settings, make a note of images on page 246. NOTE: Use only the Dell recommended video drivers, which are designed to them if needed. As you decrease resolution, text and images appear larger. Before you change back...