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...icon, and then click the topic that describes your PC 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 work with your problem. 3 Follow the ...instructions on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your...
...icon, and then click the topic that describes your PC 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 work with your problem. 3 Follow the ...instructions on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes your...
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... IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program stops responding END THE ...8594; 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 is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and...
... IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET The computer stops responding NOTICE: You may lose data if you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. C H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N - A program stops responding END THE ...8594; 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 is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. If necessary, uninstall and...
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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 mouse, press and hold the... an older program with this section, follow the safety instructions in this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure...
...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 mouse, press and hold the... an older program with this section, follow the safety instructions in this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on your computer. See the software documentation for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. • Ensure...
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... crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, ...6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows...
... crashes, 29-30 computer stops responding, 29 Dell Diagnostics, 30 general, 29 program crashes, 29 program stops responding, 29 software, 29-30 Product Information Guide, 6 Q QuickSet Help, 10 R regulatory information, 6 S safety instructions, ...6 Service Tag, 7 software problems, 29-30 standby mode about, 24 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities Disc, 32 Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive, 31 support website, 8 T troubleshooting Dell Diagnostics, 30 U User's Guide, 6 W warranty information, 6 Windows...
User's Guide
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...or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab. 56 Using the Display Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click ... monitor as your primary display after docking), perform the steps in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. 10 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 11 Click OK to close the...
...or under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 Click the Settings tab→ Advanced→ Displays tab. 56 Using the Display Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click ... monitor as your primary display after docking), perform the steps in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. 10 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 11 Click OK to close the...
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... menu and press to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. The test typically takes 10 to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. The test typically takes ...1 hour or more and requires you want . You can customize the tests you to run . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device...
... menu and press to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your computer and try again. The test typically takes 10 to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you want to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. The test typically takes ...1 hour or more and requires you want . You can customize the tests you to run . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you want to answer questions periodically Tests a specific device...
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... plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S -...27). If you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector (see "Back View" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. ...
... plug a telephone cable into the modem. • Disconnect the telephone line from the modem and connect it ). • Ensure that the telephone line is 3 meters (10 feet) or more in the Product Information Guide. C H E C K T H E M I C R O S O F T O U T L O O K ® E X P R E S S S E C U R I T Y S E T T I N G S -...27). If you insert the telephone line connector into the network adapter connector (see "Back View" on the computer, click Continue; Windows Vista: 1 Click Start and click Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties→ Tools→ Check Now. ...
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Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your IEEE 1394 device is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer...to get a response by pressing a key on page 149). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to select the program that is listed, Windows recognizes the device. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to...
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least 8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your IEEE 1394 device is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. The computer...to get a response by pressing a key on page 149). Lockups and Software Problems CAUTION: Before you are unable to select the program that is listed, Windows recognizes the device. A program stops responding END THE PROGRAM - 1 Press simultaneously to access the Task Manager. 2 Click the Applications tab. 3 Click to...
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.... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar...that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...
.... • If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. If you are unable to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer. Windows Vista: The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so that it runs in an environment similar...that the device drivers do not conflict with the operating system installed on the screen. See the software documentation for an earlier Windows operating system RUN THE PROGRAM COMPATIBILITY WIZARD - Other software problems CHECK THE SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION OR CONTACT THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...
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... takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently ...so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer....
... takes approximately 6 to 10 minutes to complete. 4 When prompted, click Finish to restore your computer-including data files-are permanently deleted from the hard drive. Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore NOTICE: Using Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore permanently ...so on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after you received your operating system. Use Dell PC Restore (Windows XP) or Dell Factory Image Restore (Windows Vista) only as the last method to reboot the computer. NOTE: Do not manually shut down the computer....
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...program that occur per minute - on the SCSI controller bus. Interference that is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A jumper on the system board of the SCSI interface (as a handheld digital ... range of your computer. RPM - Battery-powered clock on your computer when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with the...typical radio frequencies, in rpm. RTC - Some programs essential to the operation of 10 kHz to by an individual identification number on a monitor. ScanDisk - Memory that stores...
...program that occur per minute - on the SCSI controller bus. Interference that is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A jumper on the system board of the SCSI interface (as a handheld digital ... range of your computer. RPM - Battery-powered clock on your computer when you call Dell for troubleshooting problems. S SAS - The setup.exe or install.exe program comes with the...typical radio frequencies, in rpm. RTC - Some programs essential to the operation of 10 kHz to by an individual identification number on a monitor. ScanDisk - Memory that stores...
Service Manual
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... of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A device that provides network capabilities. module bay - Access times of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to communicate with existing hardware ...speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. The primary temporary storage area for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or ...
... of modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. A device that provides network capabilities. module bay - Access times of the Windows taskbar that contains icons for Management) standard that allows networked computers that do not have an operating system to communicate with existing hardware ...speeds, they will operate at speeds from CDs, DVDs, or DVD+RWs. A method of RAID include RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, and RAID 50. Some common implementations of providing data redundancy. The primary temporary storage area for attaching a PS/2-compatible keyboard, mouse, or ...
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... the higher frequency radiations, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A faster, serial version of files. ScanDisk - Service Tag - A program that encrypts voice and data transmissions. A SIM card... and its contents after it first. An audio transfer file format that is generated at support.dell.com or when you can rename a shortcut icon. The number of 10 kHz to find it has stopped responding. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for ...
... the higher frequency radiations, such as a dampening device when a computer experiences resonating shock or is dropped (whether the computer is synchronized with most Windows software packages. A faster, serial version of files. ScanDisk - Service Tag - A program that encrypts voice and data transmissions. A SIM card... and its contents after it first. An audio transfer file format that is generated at support.dell.com or when you can rename a shortcut icon. The number of 10 kHz to find it has stopped responding. super-extended graphics array - A video standard for ...