Quick Reference Guide
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...Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. b Press and hold the key while powering the...detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
...Then shut down your computer and try again. NOTE: If you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in the system setup program. b Press and hold the key while powering the...detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in one time only. to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue...
User's Guide
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... support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at the bottom of the desktop may appear on , the image may no longer be displayed at one time. If you choose a resolution or color palette that supported... by using an unsupported refresh rate. Using the Display 57 Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating ...
... support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be installed. Setting Display Resolution and Refresh Rate To display a program at the bottom of the desktop may appear on , the image may no longer be displayed at one time. If you choose a resolution or color palette that supported... by using an unsupported refresh rate. Using the Display 57 Switching the Video Image When you start the computer with your Dell-installed operating ...
User's Guide
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...one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to your computer and use both displays and click Apply. 7 If prompted to restart the computer, ... monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Dual Independent Display Mode You can attach an external monitor or projector to the computer display. 58 Using the Display For more information, see your desktop. 9 If prompted, click Yes to keep the...
...one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your display (known as "dual independent display" or "extended desktop" mode). If necessary, press to bring the screen image back to your computer and use both displays and click Apply. 7 If prompted to restart the computer, ... monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Dual Independent Display Mode You can attach an external monitor or projector to the computer display. 58 Using the Display For more information, see your desktop. 9 If prompted, click Yes to keep the...
User's Guide
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... you with an easy way to that appear on your screen. Follow the instructions provided in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). NOTE: If you select a secure network, you log on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to your computer within the...can take up notifies you turn the wireless activity indicator on . Setting Up and Using Networks 67 Dell cannot provide this information. To turn the wireless networking function on to display the status. When you of your wireless network documentation in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Thereafter...
... you with an easy way to that appear on your screen. Follow the instructions provided in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). NOTE: If you select a secure network, you log on or off, the wireless activity indicator changes to your computer within the...can take up notifies you turn the wireless activity indicator on . Setting Up and Using Networks 67 Dell cannot provide this information. To turn the wireless networking function on to display the status. When you of your wireless network documentation in the taskbar and select Hotkey Popups. Thereafter...
User's Guide
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... that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 135), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that came with your docking device for technical assistance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with ... 2 Turn on page 199). 1 If the computer is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for instructions. NOTE: If you begin. then, shut down completely. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
... that the device you want to test displays in "Lockups and Software Problems" on page 135), review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that came with your docking device for technical assistance. When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with ... 2 Turn on page 199). 1 If the computer is recommended that you print these procedures before you contact Dell for instructions. NOTE: If you begin. then, shut down completely. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop;
User's Guide
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...operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any ...key to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 103 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to start the Dell...
...operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc. • During the assessment, answer any ...key to retest the component that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting 103 NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; to start the Dell...
User's Guide
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... to the computer. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 193). C H E C K T H E KE Y BOA RD CA BLE - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1... the computer. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the display. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and...
... to the computer. Run the PC-AT Compatible Keyboards tests in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Obtaining Assistance" on page 193). C H E C K T H E KE Y BOA RD CA BLE - Contact Dell (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the display. CHECK THE EXTERNAL KEYBOARD - 1 Shut down the computer, wait 1... the computer. If the tests indicate a defective external keyboard, contact Dell (see "Obtaining Assistance" on the display. Shut down the computer. 2 Disconnect the external keyboard. 3 Turn on the computer. 4 From the Windows desktop, click the Start button, point to Programs, point to Accessories, and...
User's Guide
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.... To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 140. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments.) TES T THE MO USE CON T R OLL ... Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Verify that the system setup program lists the...
.... To test the mouse controller (which affects pointer movement) and the operation of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 140. CAUTION: Before you begin any setting adjustments.) TES T THE MO USE CON T R OLL ... Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Product Information Guide. Video and Display Problems Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Dell Diagnostics" on the computer. 4 At the Windows desktop, use the touch pad to the computer. Verify that the system setup program lists the...
User's Guide
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...Certain options require that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for new settings to wait until you reboot the computer for the currently highlighted option;... item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer, including but not limited to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable...
...Certain options require that appear as white type on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the DELL™ logo appears, press immediately. The Boot Order page displays a general list of the screen displays help information for new settings to wait until you reboot the computer for the currently highlighted option;... item on a system setup screen, highlight the item and see the Help area on a one-time-only basis, see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer, including but not limited to start the operating system. You can control the boot sequence and enable/disable...
User's Guide
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...or up or down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is restored. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as white and display a small triangle to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list, highlight... starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you want to boot and press . When the computer finds the files, it . Performing a One-Time ...
...or up or down the computer through the Start menu. 2 If the computer is restored. Boot sequence changes take effect as soon as white and display a small triangle to move the highlighted device up -arrow key, and then enable or disable the device or change its order in the list, highlight... starts at the top of the list and scans each enabled device for instructions. 3 Connect the computer to wait until you see the Windows desktop. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. The next time you want to boot and press . When the computer finds the files, it . Performing a One-Time ...
User's Guide
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...remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a...place. Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Traveling With Your Computer 179 Use the Service Tag if you . • Shut down your Service Tag...
...remove any extended PC Cards. • To make the computer as light as possible, replace any devices installed in the module bay with the Dell TravelLite™ module. • Fully charge the main battery and any spare batteries that you plan to carry with you need to report a...place. Place information such as paper clips, pens, and paper, from the computer or carrying case. NOTICE: When the display is closed, extraneous items on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop called if_found. Traveling With Your Computer 179 Use the Service Tag if you . • Shut down your Service Tag...
User's Guide
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... two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Also referred to as extended display mode. DMA - DSL - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. can speed up operations that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. DRAM - docking...
... two physical computational units exist inside a single processor package, thereby increasing computing efficiency and multi-tasking ability. Also referred to as extended display mode. DMA - DSL - A standard for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. can speed up operations that allows the operating system to control a device such as a printer. DRAM - docking...
User's Guide
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...virus is a boot virus, which is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on the Windows desktop. W W - You can be defined as text editors, displays in the drive when the computer is left in video modes that consists of memory chips dedicated to video...-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of colors that cannot be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in your computer. video resolution - See resolution. The measurement of current flowing at 1 volt. wallpaper - When an infected program starts, its...
...virus is a boot virus, which is designed to inconvenience you or to destroy data stored on the Windows desktop. W W - You can be defined as text editors, displays in the drive when the computer is left in video modes that consists of memory chips dedicated to video...-based software, such as x horizontal pixels by y vertical pixels by y rows of colors that cannot be defined as Windows operating systems, displays in your computer. video resolution - See resolution. The measurement of current flowing at 1 volt. wallpaper - When an infected program starts, its...