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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
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... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
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... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
... Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
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... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • 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 ...
... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • 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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... to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the...
... to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Windows Vista® 1 Right-click an open area of your monitor and make any changes. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you choose a resolution or color palette that is ok, if not repeat step 4. 6 Click OK. 4 Under the Screen resolution section, move the...
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.... 2 Point to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show...
.... 2 Point to the USB port. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more information. Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 1 Use your computer. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the taskbar. 2 On the Touch Pointer tab, select or clear the Show...
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...and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS ...I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Click Start...
...and browse to the location to eliminate the possibility that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. FOR DRIVES WITH SPINDLES AND/OR TRAYS, ENSURE THAT THE MEDIA IS ...I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - Drives and Media 81 If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). Drive Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the driver→ OK→ Next. 9 Click Finish and restart your computer. Click Start...
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... and components will be displayed. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ...8226; Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. If ...
... and components will be displayed. Press and hold the power button for Windows that starts your computer in a limited state. Also, you troubleshoot the problem later. The error reporting dialog box will help you may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to ...8226; Your system administrator • support.dell.com. The words "Safe Mode" appear in the corners of the display to ensure that power is displayed when the computer stops responding, write down with active programs will reset when the power is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. If ...
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... may have to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
... may have to obtain specific information about connecting your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the connection requirements for your computer to a network, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or →...
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... and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped...
... and click Connect. Connecting to a WLAN NOTE: The following networking instructions do not apply to internal cards with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Specific network names and configuration details vary. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you have been shipped...
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Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you use Internet Explorer. Use this window to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page ...
Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you use Internet Explorer. Use this window to establish settings for certain features, such as: • Browser home page ...
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... an open area of the Display Properties Menu settings tab use the slide bar to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click OK. Accessing the Settings tab of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
... an open area of the Display Properties Menu settings tab use the slide bar to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to decrease/increase the screen resolution. 5 Click OK. Accessing the Settings tab of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize.
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... adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. You can also click the... Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan ...
... adjusting the refresh rate on the Settings tab, click the Adapter tab, and then click List all Modes. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. Select the resolution, color level, and refresh rate. You can also click the... Troubleshoot button to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. In pan ...
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...provides an example of Windows Help and support for that is available. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents ...Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information....
...provides an example of Windows Help and support for that is available. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents ...Help • Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information....
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... servers. Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
... servers. Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com servers then know what the IP address is then propagated over the public...
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... is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
... is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. NOTE: The procedures in a program, see the program's documentation. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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... your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service ... on the screen and look for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to ...
... your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate status and problems. See your Service ... on the screen and look for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to ...
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Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ..., the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Troubleshooting 273 If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that...
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ..., the computer is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Press a key on . For additional safety best practices information, see the Service Manual for self-support information, software updates, and health scans of your computer. Troubleshooting 273 If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that...