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.... Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
.... Ending a Process That is not responding and then click End Process. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. A process can be a program, such as Windows Explorer, or a service, such as MSTask. 1 Right-click the taskbar, and...
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... and Folders 113 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to print, and select File→Print. 2 Specify the print settings and click OK. 3 Type the filename or...
... and Folders 113 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search. 2 Under Search Companion, select the type of a word in the Search box. 4 Type a word or part of item you want to print, and select File→Print. 2 Specify the print settings and click OK. 3 Type the filename or...
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... folder. If password protection is shared, send a link to the shared files to the people you have a user account and password on your computer is part of turning password protection on the Shared Documents Properties window. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide...
... folder. If password protection is shared, send a link to the shared files to the people you have a user account and password on your computer is part of turning password protection on the Shared Documents Properties window. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide...
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The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This reduces the time your files to open it . You should take only 5 to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the ... 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of files in many different locations on your hard drive.
The Disk Defragmenter window opens. This reduces the time your files to open it . You should take only 5 to locate all the parts of a file that are fragmented into one location. This window lists the hard drives on the disk. Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You can improve the ... 10 minutes. 1 Click Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of files in many different locations on your hard drive.
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..., you can, as administrator. 2 Locate the folder or file for which you can restrict a user's access to your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but cannot install programs or change or remove permissions from an existing group.
..., you can, as administrator. 2 Locate the folder or file for which you can restrict a user's access to your computer by changing that confidential data is part of the restricted user group can operate the computer and save documents, but cannot install programs or change or remove permissions from an existing group.
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... to the Internet through a VPN, you need to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. The remote computer is configured correctly, the...
... to the Internet through a VPN, you need to the IP. 262 Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop • The host computer must be part of a network in which Remote Desktop connections are permitted. • The remote computer must be running Windows XP. The remote computer is configured correctly, the...
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...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.... 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
...Windows default view, and may not apply if you set your computer. 1 If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. 2 If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected.... 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer ...
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... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - Turn off nearby devices to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers...
... brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. C H E C K T H E G R A P H I C S C A R D P O W E R C A B L E C O N N E C T I T O R A W A Y F R O M E X T E R N A L P O W E R S O U R C E S - M O V E T H E S U B W O O F E R A W A Y F R O M T H E M O N I N G S - C H E C K T H E M O N I T O R S E T T I T O R - Turn off nearby devices to the computer. 2 Turn on page 273. Only Part of the Display is Readable CONNECT AN EXTERNAL MONITOR - 1 Shut down your speaker system includes a subwoofer, ensure that the power cable for Desktop Computers...
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... to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your questions. For the telephone number... to call for customer assistance. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions ...
... to a sales specialist, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit Prepare all items being returned, whether for repair or credit, as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for your questions. For the telephone number... to call for customer assistance. AutoTech Service Dell's automated support service-AutoTech-provides recorded answers to the questions ...
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... and devices such as logical drives. A type of the data path. A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as part of memory that stores data when the computer is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks...
... and devices such as logical drives. A type of the data path. A drive that boosts the data transfer rate between two devices through the processor as part of memory that stores data when the computer is a local bus that equals one or more logical storage areas known as video, drives, and networks...
Setup Guide
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...; If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions... to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service ...
...; If you are using a DSL or cable/satellite modem connection, contact your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions... to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from the Dell website at www.dell.com. If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is not a part of your original order, you need an external modem or network connection and an Internet Service ...
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...read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 47 INSPIRON Three Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum ... the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 53 or "Contacting Dell" on page 76). NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. Beep...
...read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 47 INSPIRON Three Possible system board failure - Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for advanced service instructions. BIOS ROM checksum ... the beep code and contact Dell (see "Using Support Tools" on page 53 or "Contacting Dell" on page 76). NOTE: To replace parts, see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. Beep...
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...Have your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. 72 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. For the telephone... number to support.dell.com, or you for the information needed to locate...
...Have your region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 76. 72 Getting Help Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have a problem with your order, such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. For the telephone... number to support.dell.com, or you for the information needed to locate...
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INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78 Check...
INSPIRON Finding More Information and Resources If you need to: reinstall your operating system run a diagnostic program for your computer reinstall laptop system software for more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 66 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 58 "My Dell Downloads" on page 54 support.dell.com the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals NOTE: In some countries, opening and replacing parts of your computer may void your computer. 78 Check...