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... property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Undock & Go are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered...
... property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Latitude, ExpressCharge, and Undock & Go are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in the United States and/or other than its own. Microsoft, Windows, Outlook, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this document is a registered...
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...End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center ...1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the...
...End User License Agreement Find It Here Dell™ Product Information Guide • Specifications • How to configure system settings • How to troubleshoot and solve problems Dell Latitude™ User's Guide Microsoft® Windows® XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center ...1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Dell User and System Guides→ System Guides. 2 Click the...
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... your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft...
... your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. Find It Here • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft Windows License Label Service Tag and Microsoft...
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...Click the plus sign (+) by placing a check in the taskbar. • How to find information about my Windows Welcome Center computer and its components The Windows Welcome Center • How to connect to the Internet automatically appears when you start your PC by System Utilities...and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant selfsupport information. Frequently asked questions, hot topics...
...Click the plus sign (+) by placing a check in the taskbar. • How to find information about my Windows Welcome Center computer and its components The Windows Welcome Center • How to connect to the Internet automatically appears when you start your PC by System Utilities...and operating system and installs the updates appropriate for processors, optical drives, USB devices, and so on. NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary depending on your computing environment, software updates, and relevant selfsupport information. Frequently asked questions, hot topics...
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... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the screen. What Are You Looking For? Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • How to reinstall my operating system... operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • How to use Microsoft Windows XP Windows Help and Support • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista • How to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one...
... describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on the screen. What Are You Looking For? Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of your screen. • How to reinstall my operating system... operating system. 10 Quick Reference Guide Find It Here • How to use Microsoft Windows XP Windows Help and Support • How to use Microsoft Windows Vista • How to personalize my desktop Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one...
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... to the new computer. This disc is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by... the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
... to the new computer. This disc is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. Microsoft Windows XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to move data from an old computer to a new computer by... the input/output (I/O) ports of the two computers. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you must run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard...
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...; Next. 4 On the Do you want to do you want to your new computer. Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. screen, click I will ...use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System disc. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer...
...; Next. 4 On the Do you want to do you want to your new computer. Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. screen, click I will ...use the wizard from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System disc. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do ?, click Transfer files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer...
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...Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click I want to the path for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 14 Quick ...the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools...
...Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this ? screen, click I want to the path for fastwiz (on the Run window, browse to transfer and click Next. After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. 14 Quick ...the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and the Now go to your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools...
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...Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Quick... Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box,...
...Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for transferring your settings and files and click Next. Quick... Finished and restart the new computer. NOTE: Access to the Dell Knowledge Base document may not be available in progress. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box,...
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The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the computer and all open programs. b In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open ...and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn off when you shut down your computer. 1 Shut down . In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut...
The computer turns off after the operating system shutdown process is complete. 2 Ensure that the computer and all open programs. b In the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, click Start→ Shut Down→ Shut down the operating system: a Save and close all open files and exit all open ...and hold the power button for about 4 seconds to turn off when you shut down your computer. 1 Shut down . In the Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , click the arrow in the lower-right corner of the Start menu as shown below, and then click Shut...
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...programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 26 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which... may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you insert the battery...
...programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode. See "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 26 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which... may need to help preserve BIOS settings, operate your Dell portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used, you insert the battery...
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..., disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing ...of a lithium-ion battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Handle ...
..., disassemble, or expose the battery to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and icon, the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery warning provide information on disposing ...of a lithium-ion battery. Microsoft Windows Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. When your battery no longer holds a charge, call your computer. Handle ...
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...of its original charge capacity remains. Quick Reference Guide 23 The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of ... Help. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on page 21...
...of its original charge capacity remains. Quick Reference Guide 23 The battery operating time is largely determined by using the Battery Meter in Dell QuickSet. Each light represents approximately 20 percent of the lights are installed, the low-battery warning means that the combined charge of ... Help. Low-Battery Warning NOTICE: To avoid losing or corrupting data, save your work immediately after a low-battery warning. A pop-up window warns you should consider replacing the battery. Check the Battery Charge To check the battery charge, press and release the status button on page 21...
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...when you press the power button, close the display, or press . You can also be set to the same operating state it was in Microsoft Windows Vista) conserves power by turning off computer, and then click Stand by the number of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby mode in... select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to change the ...
...when you press the power button, close the display, or press . You can also be set to the same operating state it was in Microsoft Windows Vista) conserves power by turning off computer, and then click Stand by the number of inactivity (a time-out). To enter standby mode in... select options to an electrical outlet when possible because battery life is used and recharged. • Place the computer in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Sleep. 24 Quick Reference Guide When the computer exits standby or sleep mode, it returns to change the ...
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...mode in before entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove ... to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad....
...mode in before entering hibernate mode. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it returns to the same operating state it was in Windows Vista, click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Hibernate. NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. Remove ... to enter hibernate mode: • Press the power button. • Close the display. • Press . To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by pressing a key or touching the touch pad....
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...the computer for as long as you connect the computer to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. To exit hibernate mode, ... short time to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you like. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. You...
...the computer for as long as you connect the computer to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. To exit hibernate mode, ... short time to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. Charging the Battery When you like. NOTE: With Dell ExpressCharge™, when the computer is longer with the computer turned on hibernate mode, see the documentation that came with your computer. You...
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Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation ... work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page 26) before you set your computer for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in reverse order and press down...
Troubleshooting Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you store your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. 28 Quick Reference Guide Storing a Battery Remove the battery when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation ... work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on page 26) before you set your computer for the Windows default view, so they may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s). • If an error message occurs in reverse order and press down...
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... computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click...Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to ...
... computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. Windows XP: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that is designed for at least 8 to non-XP operating system environments. 1 Click...Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - A program crashes repeatedly NOTE: Most software includes installation instructions in an environment similar to ...
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... HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen... the device drivers do not conflict with this version of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. • If necessary...
... HARD DRIVE, FLOPPY DISKS, CDS, OR DVDS SAVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE START MENU Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your computer. A solid blue screen... the device drivers do not conflict with this version of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in an environment similar to non-Windows Vista operating system environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Use an older program with the program. • If necessary...
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... Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. It is optional and may not ship with your docking device for technical assistance. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Quick Reference...
... Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is connected to wait until you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to a docking device (docked), undock it. It is optional and may not ship with your docking device for technical assistance. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Quick Reference...