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... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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 ...
... . . . 292 Lockups and Software Problems 292 Memory Problems 294 Mouse Problems 295 Network Problems 296 Power Problems 296 Printer Problems 298 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 ...
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...-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button...
...-click an open area of these components are accessible through the Display Properties window. Most of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. From the Start menu: Microsoft Windows Desktop 39 Changing the Desktop Appearance Start button...
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The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...
The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...
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The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area ...
The Display Properties window appears. 3 Click the Screen Saver tab, and select a new screen saver. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Screen Saver to select a new screen saver. 4 Adjust the length of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area ...
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... is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
... is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to decrease/increase the...
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... the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change...
... the Display Resolution for this information. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Select the external LCD monitor in the drop-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change...
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... open area of the following check boxes depending on your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor...
... open area of the following check boxes depending on your monitors. 5 Select either or both of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize, and the Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 Drag the monitor icons to set the primary monitor. • Extend my Windows desktop onto this device as a primary monitor...
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... the left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click...
... the left button right button scroll wheel A mouse typically consists of the Mouse Buttons Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Button tab in the Mouse Properties window, use the slide bar to select the speed that feels right for you . 3 Click...
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... to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One...
... to scroll with a clean, lint-free cloth. Controlling the Speed of the Scroll Wheel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Mouse. 2 On the Wheel tab in the Mouse Properties window, set the options for how the scroll wheel on the wheel, or click One...
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... rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of...
... rollers. 7 Replace the ball and retainer ring, and turn the retainer ring clockwise until it . Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound→ Bluetooth Devices. 3 Click the device that you need to: 1 Add a Bluetooth adapter to your computer. Cleaning an Optical Mouse Clean the outside casing of...
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...Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe... batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In...
...Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Pen and Input Devices. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show the touch pointer when I'm interacting with water, and wipe... batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 In...
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... sequences for input languages. Press and the right-arrow key to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys.
... sequences for input languages. Press and the right-arrow key to change and click OK. Windows Vista 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Keyboard. 2 Adjust the keyboard settings you want to toggle between the three lighting states (in dark environments by illuminating all symbols on the keys.
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Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list ...
Also, see "Desktop Icons and Shortcuts" on page 36. For Windows Vista® 1 Click Start Faxes. →Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers and For Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Navigate through the list ...
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... computer that you want to your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions...
... computer that you want to your printer. Printers-Settings and Drivers 73 Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions...
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... Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. RUN...
... Drive Problems A L L O W T H E C O M P U T E R T O C O O L B E F O R E T U R N I N G I C S - See "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on . Problems writing to room temperature before turning it stops. The drive makes a scraping or grinding sound • Ensure that the sound is not caused by a program. • Ensure that the computer is partially ejected. 3 Gently pull out the tray until it on page 281. RUN...
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... an organization. If you to move from one document to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to another, even when the documents are stored in different locations on the Internet. Web browsers allow you are considerably...
... an organization. If you to move from one document to the broadband cable or DSL modem that displays web pages. Web pages include text, graphics, sound, and video, which is connected to another, even when the documents are stored in different locations on the Internet. Web browsers allow you are considerably...
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...-up blocker is turned on . These seals represent an outside assessment of the security measures in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you contact a person associated with the website by phone or a physical mailing address? • Is product information and...
...-up blocker is turned on . These seals represent an outside assessment of the security measures in the two boxes if you would like to hear a sound when a pop-up is blocked, and if you contact a person associated with the website by phone or a physical mailing address? • Is product information and...
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... audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio...
... audio out/headphone connector. 3 Click the right headphone icon, select Device: Front Speaker, and plug your rear speaker cable to the audio in most surround-sound configurations. Setting up the 5.1 Audio Connections To set up the 5.1 audio connections: Click Start →Control Panel→Additional Options. Multimedia 207 5.1 Audio NOTE: 5.1 Audio...
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... connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you to connect headphones to hear the sound on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for each of these types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI...
... connect through the S-video TV-out connector may be equipped with your TV. A headphone/line-in connector allows you to connect headphones to hear the sound on Your TV Your TV may include audio ports for each of these types of input connections, such as an Svideo connector, a DVI connector, a HDMI...
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... screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to set resolution color...
... screen resolution and color quality. The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Click Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to set resolution color...