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... and Support. If you end a process associated with an open program, the program will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you will lose any unsaved data. A process can be a program, such as...
... and Support. If you end a process associated with an open program, the program will also close and you end a process associated with a system service, some part of the system may not function properly. Shutting Down Your Computer 103 If you will lose any unsaved data. A process can be a program, such as...
Dell Technology Guide
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3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo ... the Delete key. 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 rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for . 3 Enter a name and click Search.
3 Type the filename or part of the filename in the Search box. 5 Press or click the magnifying glass To search for a picture: 1 Click Start → All Programs →Windows Photo ... the Delete key. 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 rename. 2 Click Rename from the drop-down menu. 3 Type a new name for . 3 Enter a name and click Search.
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... a window appears asking for the specified file or folder. Windows XP 1 Click Start → My Documents. 2 Select the file or folder that your folder is part of a workgroup, you want to share and drag it to Shared Documents in order to access the files and folders you are sharing with . 7 Click...
... a window appears asking for the specified file or folder. Windows XP 1 Click Start → My Documents. 2 Select the file or folder that your folder is part of a workgroup, you want to share and drag it to Shared Documents in order to access the files and folders you are sharing with . 7 Click...
Dell Technology Guide
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... if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on your computer spends to locate all the parts of files in many different locations on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your computer along with... → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This action enables your programs to run faster and your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) NOTE: If you need to defragment it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You...
... if you perform this procedure at least once a week. This window lists the hard drives on your computer spends to locate all the parts of files in many different locations on the disk. HINT: Why defragment a hard drive? This reduces the time your computer along with... → System Tools → Disk Defragmenter. This action enables your programs to run faster and your hard drive. Disk Defragmenter combines all the parts of free space. 132 Maintenance Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security) NOTE: If you need to defragment it . Defragmenting Your Hard Drive You...
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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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... on the remote Windows XP Professional host 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. If your client computer is to set...
... on the remote Windows XP Professional host 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. If your client computer is to set...
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... occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 This message 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...
... occurs in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 This message 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...
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... DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 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 - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is correctly attached to appear shaky. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the...
... DISPLAY SETTINGS - 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 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 - See the monitor documentation for instructions on adjusting the contrast and brightness, demagnetizing (degaussing) the monitor, and running the monitor self-test. Only Part of the Display is correctly attached to appear shaky. Fans, fluorescent lights, halogen lamps, and other electrical devices can cause the screen image to the...
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.... A recorded message prompts you for your region, 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 region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. When you would like to call...
.... A recorded message prompts you for your region, 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 region, see "Contacting Dell" on page 337. When you would like to call...
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... turned off or loses its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of transferring data between the processor and devices such as part of a second. A drive that stores data when the computer is assigned to one billionth of the data path. A single point on self-test - Diagnostics programs...
... turned off or loses its external power source. Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - A method of transferring data between the processor and devices such as part of a second. A drive that stores data when the computer is assigned to one billionth of the data path. A single point on self-test - Diagnostics programs...
Setup Guide
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Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. 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 ... dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18
Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Connect to the Internet (Optional) To connect to the telephone wall connector before you set up your Internet connection. 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 ... dial-up connection, connect the telephone line to the optional external USB modem and to the Internet, you can purchase one from www.dell.com. To complete setting up your wired Internet connection, follow the instructions in "Setting Up Your Internet Connection" on page 20. 18
Setup Guide
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.../manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 52 or "Contacting Dell" on page 74). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly Three Possible system board failure ...Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 45 INSPIRON NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 74. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems ...
.../manuals for your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 52 or "Contacting Dell" on page 74). If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly Three Possible system board failure ...Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 45 INSPIRON NOTE: To replace parts, see "Contacting Dell" on page 74. BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you cannot solve your computer. Solving Problems ...
Setup Guide
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..., see "Contacting Dell" on page 74. A recording prompts you for customer assistance. 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 the information ...needed to support.dell.com, or you can go to locate and report on your...
..., see "Contacting Dell" on page 74. A recording prompts you for customer assistance. 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 the information ...needed to support.dell.com, or you can go to locate and report on your...
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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 find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 64 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 53 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. 76 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 find more ... a new hard drive reinstall or replace a worn or defective part See: "System Recovery Media" on page 64 "Dell Diagnostics" on page 56 "My Dell Downloads" on page 53 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. 76 Check...