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...dell.com NOTE: Select your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell... hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & ...
...dell.com NOTE: Select your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface may vary configuration. system and installs the updates appropriate for correct operation of your computing environment Dell Support Utility The Dell Support Utility is an automated upgrade and notification system installed on the screen. Access the Dell... hints and tips, articles from the icon in your User's Guide. • How to use Windows XP • How to work with programs and files • How to support.dell.com, select your region or business segment, and enter your Service Tag. 2 Select Drivers & ...
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...your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. The operating system is located on your computer. Operating ... with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your online User's Guide. For more information on ...network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with... Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft...
...your online User's Guide. Your operating system product key label is already installed on your computer. The operating system is located on your computer. Operating ... with your computer. What Are You Looking For? • Information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet" in your online User's Guide. For more information on ...network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. • How to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with... Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the QuickSet icon in the Microsoft...
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...the battery, you can show a status of the total battery charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge Gauge By either pressing...to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
...the battery, you can show a status of the total battery charge. Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter If Dell QuickSet is connected to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. Charge Gauge By either pressing...to display the QuickSet Battery Meter. To check the Power Meter, doubleclick the icon on the battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to illuminate the charge-level lights. The Battery Meter displays status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for...
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... the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to a reserved area on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press...
... the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to a reserved area on hibernate mode, see "Installing a PC Card or Express Card" in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - Press . To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Press...
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...battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on . ...the battery and maintains the battery charge. Replace the battery only with your computer. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is ...
...battery may increase the risk of fire or explosion. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the media bay, see "Power Problems" in the Power Options Properties window, click the question mark icon on the title bar and then click on . ...the battery and maintains the battery charge. Replace the battery only with your computer. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is too hot to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. The battery is ...
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... least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving 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 L I T Y W I O N - A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task....If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so ...
... least 8 to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving 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 L I T Y W I O N - A program is no longer responding. 5 Click End Task....If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program. A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to perform an operating system shutdown. The Program Compatibility Wizard configures a program so ...
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...system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating ...on your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files •...
...system, use the Operating System CD (see "Dell™ QuickSet" on network activity, the Power Management Dell QuickSet Help Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Your operating system product key label is already installed on the operating system you reinstall your operating ...on your computer. After you ordered. 14 Finding Information For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Reinstalling Windows" on your computer. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP and Windows Vista® • How to work with programs and files •...
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Solid yellow: Weak network found - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the slot to appear. F I C A T C H E R ™ L I - For more information. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a ... wireless devices. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I A B A Y - The computer ships with a blank installed in the system setup program. "momentary" Scans for ...
Solid yellow: Weak network found - While working in Microsoft Windows operating systems, the light is activated in the slot to appear. F I C A T C H E R ™ L I - For more information. Supports a floppy drive, optical drives, a ... wireless devices. Off: No signal found NOTE: The Dell Wi-Fi Catcher Network Locator light appears only when the computer is turned off " Disables wireless devices. Right Side View 1 2 1 media bay 2 USB connectors (2) M E D I A B A Y - The computer ships with a blank installed in the system setup program. "momentary" Scans for ...
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...of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 ...status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on . Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries ...
...of charge and discharge cycles, batteries lose some charge capacity-or battery health. 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 ...status, battery health, charge level, and charge completion time for advice on . Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter The Windows Power Meter indicates the remaining battery charge. If the computer is installed, press to an electrical outlet, a icon appears. CAUTION: Do not dispose of batteries ...
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... low. Press the power button. - or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode... computer while your computer. or • Depending on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate ...
... low. Press the power button. - or • Depending on how you set the power management options in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods to the same operating state it was in before entering hibernate mode... computer while your computer. or • Depending on page 59), or simply restart (reboot) your computer is in the Power Options Properties window or the QuickSet Power Management Wizard, use one of the following methods: - The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate ...
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... 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to 100 percent in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The battery is connected to...
... 2 hours. Charging the Battery NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is located in the computer for as long as you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to 100 percent in the Microsoft® Windows® taskbar. The battery is connected to...
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... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click...pad or track stick to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be installed. As you can damage an external monitor by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the...
... at a specific resolution, both the video card and the display must support the program, and the necessary video drivers must be visible. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→Settings→Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click...pad or track stick to change the appearance of the desktop may no longer be installed. As you can damage an external monitor by adjusting display resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the...
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NOTE: Do not use a network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the network adapter connector on the back of the network cable to a network connection device or a ... the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. 1 Connect the network cable to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Communications→Network Setup Wizard→...
NOTE: Do not use a network cable with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the network adapter connector on the back of the network cable to a network connection device or a ... the other end of your computer to a network, the computer must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to it. 1 Connect the network cable to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Communications→Network Setup Wizard→...
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...set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on your wireless router. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer. The ... to set to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. NOTE: If your computer is no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below...
...set up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on your wireless router. Installation CDs usually contain installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer. The ... to set to the Classic Start menu option, you may have a wireless network card. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. NOTE: If your computer is no network or USB cables, other wireless-enabled computers in the order described below...
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... devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista® operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is already installed. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is...
... devices: • Your wireless network card's client utility • The Windows XP or Windows Vista® operating system To determine which wireless configuration utility is already installed. For information on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is...
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...function on to get more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer is not configured) is managing the wireless network card. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your ...(for which wireless configuration utility is off , click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help (see your wireless ...
...function on to get more information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer is not configured) is managing the wireless network card. Monitoring the Status of Wireless Network Connections Through Dell™ QuickSet The wireless activity indicator provides you of your ...(for which wireless configuration utility is off , click the QuickSet icon in the lower-right corner of the Windows desktop). For specific information about the Dell QuickSet wireless activity indicator, right-click the QuickSet icon in the taskbar and select Help (see your wireless ...
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... zone. Hardware screen, you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its physical location, as long as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on this computer. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on page 59...and therefore provides Internet access in the service area of your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you need: • ...
... zone. Hardware screen, you can maintain the Mobile Broadband network connection regardless of its physical location, as long as other through the Windows Help and Support Center (or on this computer. What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection NOTE: Depending on page 59...and therefore provides Internet access in the service area of your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide for your service provider • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you need: • ...
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...Dell" on page 108). TI M E - N O T I M E R T I C K I O N A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - The computer cannot find a specific track on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you want to charge the battery. Close all windows... installation instructions. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell ...
...Dell" on page 108). TI M E - N O T I M E R T I C K I O N A L R O M B A D C H E C K S U M - Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the hard drive. TI M E - The computer cannot find a specific track on page 143).A required.DLL file was not found The program that you want to charge the battery. Close all windows... installation instructions. Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to remove. 3 Click Remove or Change/Remove and follow the prompts on the system board may be faulty or improperly seated. If the message reappears, contact Dell (see "Dell ...
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... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and... 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. 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 Z A R D - If you are unable to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving...
... to 10 seconds until the computer turns off . A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly NOTE: Software usually includes installation instructions in an environment similar to get a response by pressing a key on the screen. If necessary, uninstall and... 8 to perform an operating system shutdown. 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 Z A R D - If you are unable to non-Windows XP operating system environments. 1 Click Start→All Programs→Accessories→Program Compatibility Wizard→Next. 2 Follow the instructions on your keyboard or moving...
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... and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is working by testing it...
... and the computer. VERIFY THAT THE SCANNER IS RECOGNIZED BY MICROSOFT WINDOWS - VERIFY THAT THE PRINTER IS RECOGNIZED BY WINDOWS - 1 Click Start→Control Panel→Printers and Other Hardware→View installed printers or fax printers. 2 If the printer is listed, Windows recognizes the scanner. If your scanner is working by testing it...