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...components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - This...optical drives, and USB devices. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification...
...components, such as memory, the hard drive, and the operating system • Customer Care - For more information, see "Dell Support Utility" in the taskbar. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - This...optical drives, and USB devices. support.dell.com NOTE: Select your Dell computer. Contact information, service call status and support history, service contract, online discussions with other Dell customers • Upgrades - Computer documentation, details on the screen. NSS is an automated upgrade and notification...
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...purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 14). You can install an optional second battery in your User's Guide). ...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is recommended ...
...purchased from other power-intensive programs such as standard equipment in the battery bay. For best results, operate the computer with your Dell computer. Battery operating time varies depending on page 14). You can install an optional second battery in your User's Guide). ...; Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, ExpressCards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer. Depending on how often the battery is used and the conditions under which it is recommended ...
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... to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I... up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of the...
... to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Program Compatibility Wizard→ Next. 2 Follow the instructions on the screen. Then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system R U N T H E P R O G R A M C O M P A T I B I... up ENSURE THAT THE AC ADAPTER IS FIRMLY CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER AND TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. A solid blue screen appears TURN THE COMPUTER OFF - The computer stops responding NOTICE: You might lose data if you begin any of the...
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... Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on..., press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to continue to start -up, the computer boots according to...
... Shut down the computer. 2 If the computer is detected, the computer stops and beeps. Then shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of two ways: a Turn on..., press ; Select Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Windows desktop. NOTE: If your hard drive. NOTE: If you see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to continue to start -up, the computer boots according to...
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... a test based on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you are listed, select the version appropriate for your ...Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more and requires you for your User's Guide). Run Express Test ...
... a test based on your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. This test typically takes 1 hour or more information. You can customize the tests you are listed, select the version appropriate for your ...Results Errors Function Displays the results of devices. Performs a thorough check of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for more and requires you for your User's Guide). Run Express Test ...
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... and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Allows you to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests,... and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and...
... and restart the computer, close the test screen to return to the Main Menu screen. The device list may indicate requirements for the selected device. Allows you to your hardware configuration for running the Dell Diagnostics from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests,... and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. Tab Help Configuration Parameters Function Describes the test and...
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... and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17... Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and ...
... and Utilities, 5 O operating system CD, 8 reinstalling, 8 E End User License Agreement, 5 ergonomics information, 5 H hardware Dell Diagnostics, 18 Help and Support Center, 7 help file Windows Help and Support Center, 7 P problems blue screen, 17 computer crashes, 17 computer does not start up, 17 computer stops responding, 17... Dell Diagnostics, 18 lockups, 17 program crashes, 17 program stops responding, 17 programs and ...
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... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 120 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area...
... Icon 106 Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon 106 Drive Problems 106 Media drive problems 107 If you cannot eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW drive tray 107 ... stops responding 117 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 117 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system 118 A solid blue screen appears 118 Other software problems 118 Memory Problems 119 Network Problems 119 General 120 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 120 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area...
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... the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System Setup Program 135 Overview 135 Viewing the System Setup Screens 136 System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139...
... the display is readable 129 12 Intel® Active Management Technology 131 13 System Setup Program 135 Overview 135 Viewing the System Setup Screens 136 System Setup Screens 136 Commonly Used Options 136 Changing the Boot Sequence 136 Changing Printer Modes 138 Changing COM Ports 138 14 Reinstalling Software 139 Drivers 139...
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... is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How.... 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, ...
... is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on your computer. Access the Dell Support Utility from the icon in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar. • How.... 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. • Information on page 177. 18 Finding Information Find It Here • Software upgrades and troubleshooting Dell Support Utility hints - What Are You Looking For? For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, ...
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For transferring information to a new computer, you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the ... create a wizard disk with all computers. To copy data from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. To prepare the new computer for this process or you want to transfer and click Next...
For transferring information to a new computer, you want to do?, click Transfer files and settings. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the ... create a wizard disk with all computers. To copy data from the Windows XP CD and click Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to your old or source computer. To prepare the new computer for this process or you want to transfer and click Next...
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...create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer...and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you chose for transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? Transferring Information to your new computer with Windows ...
...create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Click Start→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer...and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System media, you must create a wizard disk that will allow you chose for transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings? Transferring Information to your new computer with Windows ...
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... Now go to the path for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? screen, select the method you want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). 3 In the Open field on the Run window... has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for fastwiz (on the screen. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On...
... Now go to the path for document #PA1089586 (How Do I Transfer Files From My Old Computer to transfer? screen, select the method you want to My New Dell Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). 3 In the Open field on the Run window... has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish. NOTE: For more information about this procedure, search support.dell.com for fastwiz (on the screen. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 7 On...
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... that a connection has been made. 5 At the computer you are transferring data from, follow the on-screen instructions to select the settings and files you want to transfer. 6 You will come to a screen that the transfer is complete. 8 Select Close. You are prompted to select a device option. 4 Continue...you are prompted to plug the other end of the Easy Transfer Cable into the computer you are transferring data from. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to a New Computer 39 Microsoft Windows Vista® Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 1 Insert the Easy ...
... that a connection has been made. 5 At the computer you are transferring data from, follow the on-screen instructions to select the settings and files you want to transfer. 6 You will come to a screen that the transfer is complete. 8 Select Close. You are prompted to select a device option. 4 Continue...you are prompted to plug the other end of the Easy Transfer Cable into the computer you are transferring data from. 2 Follow the on-screen instructions until you are prompted to a New Computer 39 Microsoft Windows Vista® Easy Transfer Cable for Windows Vista 1 Insert the Easy ...
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... local waste disposal or environmental agency for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery... batteries with household waste. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer.
... local waste disposal or environmental agency for information about QuickSet, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Product Information Guide. Checking the Battery Charge The Dell QuickSet Battery Meter, the Microsoft Windows Power Meter window and battery meter icon ( or ), the battery charge gauge and health gauge, and the low-battery... batteries with household waste. You can also set power management options to temperatures above 65°C (149°F). • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other computers with your computer.
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Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Puts the computer into hibernate mode. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, ...the current environment. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 46). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Displays the...
Activates a power management mode. You can reprogram this keyboard shortcut to the next display option. Scales between wide-screen and standard aspect ratio video resolutions. Puts the computer into hibernate mode. The options include the integrated display, an external monitor, ...the current environment. Decreases brightness on the integrated display only (not on light level in the Power Options Properties window (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on page 46). Dell QuickSet is required (see "Accessing Power Options Properties" on page 177). 50 Using the Keyboard Displays the...
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NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the desktop may appear on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. Using the Display 57 Before adjusting the refresh rate... you want to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on the screen. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must ...
NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change any of the default display settings, make a note of the desktop may appear on an external monitor, see the user's guide for Color quality and Screen resolution. Using the Display 57 Before adjusting the refresh rate... you want to offer the best performance with an external device (such as an external monitor or projector) attached and turned on the screen. If the video resolution setting is higher than that usually appears at a specific resolution, both the graphics card and the display must ...
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... uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your operating system documentation. 5 Click the monitor 2 ...For more information, see your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to the closest supported values. This mode allows you to use it as an extension of viewable work space. 1 Connect the...
... uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor check box, and then click Apply. 6 Change Screen resolution to the appropriate sizes for both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your operating system documentation. 5 Click the monitor 2 ...For more information, see your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to the closest supported values. This mode allows you to use it as an extension of viewable work space. 1 Connect the...
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...-click a profile to get more information about how to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel..., follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your wireless network card in range or to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 63 for more information, the...
...-click a profile to get more information about how to a network using wireless technology. See "Wireless Local Area Network" on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell.com. For information on the type of wireless network card installed in Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel..., follow the instructions in the user documentation for connecting your wireless network card in range or to open the wireless network properties screen. 66 Setting Up and Using Networks Verify the type of wireless network card that name on page 63 for more information, the...
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... is not configured) is connected to display the status. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 67 Completing the Connection to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to...appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or ...
... is not configured) is connected to display the status. The wireless activity indicator displays whether your screen. Setting Up and Using Networks 67 Completing the Connection to the network. Dell cannot provide this information. NOTE: Your computer can take up to 1 minute to connect to...appears near the network icon in the notification area (in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, rightclick the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help. Thereafter, whenever you must enter a WEP or ...