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... Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting...
... Wireless Mouse . . 60 Touch Pad 62 Circular Scrolling 62 Single Finger Zoom 63 Cleaning the Touch Pad 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen 63 Contents 5 Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting...
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... Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . ..... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
... Windows® System Restore . . . . . 265 Starting System Restore 266 Undoing the Last System Restore 266 Enabling System Restore 267 Using Dell™ PC Restore and Dell Factory Image Restore 267 Windows Vista: Dell Factory Image Restore . . . . 268 Using the Operating System Media 269 Before you Begin 269 Reinstalling Windows XP or Windows Vista . ..... . 274 Diagnostic Lights for Laptop Computers 275 System Messages for Desktop Computers. . . . . 275 System Messages for Laptop Computers . . . . . 276 Windows Hardware Troubleshooter 280 Running the Dell Diagnostics 281 Contents 19
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...; - NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) ...•High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat ...
...; - NVIDIA SLI and ATI Crossfire Technologies In some graphics configurations, two or more information, see www.displayport.org. Features and Benefits Dell, in or external speakers, microphone, and camera. •Better performance than dual link DVI (10.6 Gbps vs. 9.6 Gbps) ...•High-bandwidth audio. By consolidating the internal and external signaling methods, DisplayPort enables the introduction of leading PC, graphics, and semiconductor companies, has developed an open-standards based, royaltyfree, and extensible interface, DisplayPort, suited for delivering flat ...
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... circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Touch Pad...
... circular scrolling, choose the scroll zone width and scroll speed. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your finger for touch input (or a Tablet PC pen on some computers) to move the cursor or select objects on the screen: • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger or pen... (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. To configure the circular scrolling, double-click the Dell Touch pad icon in the notification area of the touch pad or use your thumb to press the left touch pad button twice. Touch Pad...
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... with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→... the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may...
... with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK. Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, Touch Pad) 63 Using a Touch Pointer (Track Stick or Tablet PC Pen) Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Control Panel Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→... the surrounding palm rest. Cleaning the Touch Pad 1 Shut down and turn off your desktop. To change the zoom settings, double-click the Dell Touch Pad icon in and out by spreading two fingers or by bringing the two fingers together). Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may...
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... users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: When using the...
... users unrestricted access when setting performance related parameters. Software Based Performance Tuning NVIDIA Enthusiast System Architecture (ESA) is a PC protocol for monitoring and "tweaking" the performance of System Setup provide users with ESA, Dell has preinstalled applications for real-time monitoring and control of the NVIDIA Control Panel. NOTE: When using the...
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... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The...
... if the battery charge level becomes critically low. OR • Depending on how you may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may also use one of the following information to exit hibernate mode. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. The...
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...: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending...
...: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer. To manually enter hibernate: • Click Start → Turn off the computer. NOTE: Some PC Cards or Express Cards may take a short time to exit hibernate. The computer may not operate correctly after the computer exits hibernate. OR • Depending...
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... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of...check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You...
... icon The first time you use the AC adapter to connect your computer to an electrical outlet in maximum performance mode (see "Dell™ ControlPoint Power Manager" on preserving the battery life of your laptop computer. The following will significantly reduce the operating time of...check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your battery: • Using optical drives • Using wireless communications devices, PC Cards, Express Cards, media memory cards, or USB devices • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other power- You...
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...provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files.... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Use the disc only if System Restore did not ...
...provide a System Restore option which allows you to return your computer to an earlier operating state (without affecting data files. Use Dell PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system problem. System Restore does not monitor your data files.... Use System Restore as the first solution for restoring your operating system and preserving data files. • Dell PC Restore by Symantec (available in Windows XP) and Dell Factory Image Restore (available in an undesirable operating state. Use the disc only if System Restore did not ...
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... if System Restore is unchecked. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. →... and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
... if System Restore is unchecked. regardless of free hard-disk space available, System Restore is unchecked under Automatic restore points. Use PC Restore or Dell Factory Image Restore only if System Restore did not resolve your operating system. Windows XP 1 Click Start System Restore. →... and Maintenance→ System. 2 In the left pane, click System Protection. 3 Click the System Protection tab. NOTE: Dell PC Restore by Symantec and Dell Factory Image Restore may not be available in certain countries or on the hard drive and removes any programs or drivers installed after...
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... deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTICE: If you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion...
... deleted from the hard drive. The restore process begins and may need to the factory condition, and then click Next. When the Dell logo appears, press several times to reboot the system. 268 Restoring Your Operating System NOTICE: If you do not want to continue ...reformatting the hard drive and restoring the system software to select Dell Factory Tools, then Dell Factory Image Restore. If possible, back up all data before using PC Restore or Factory Image Restore. The Dell Factory Image Restore welcome screen appears. 6 Click Next. The Confirm Data Deletion...
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... to return to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all... devices from the Start button. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The...
... to return to your computer and available from the Dell Support Center icon on your Warranty Information and provides you with options for running the test. The software automatically identifies your Service Tag Number, PC Model Number, Express Service Code, your computer or all... devices from the Start button. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices attached to the Main Menu screen. The...
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... up to storage. eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is hot pluggable. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND...
... up to storage. eSATA Port SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is hot pluggable. eSATA provides more performance than existing solutions (up to 2 meters outside the PC to take advantage of data between a computer and mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Pin Signal 1 GND 2 DR+ 3 DR4 GND...
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... (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television...
... (max 50 mA) 19 Hot Plug Detect 326 Ports It is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. On a single cable, HDMI supports PC or TV video formats such as Blu-ray Disc players, settop boxes, personal computers, and video game consoles to 8 channels of the various digital television...
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... system bus. FBD - FCC - agency responsible for assistance. EMI - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that installs in an expansion slot on your display. Express Service Code service may not...provides bidirectional data transmission. enhanced integrated device electronics - expansion card - ExpressCard - Express Service Code - extended capabilities port - A PC Card that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. ECP - An improved...
... system bus. FBD - FCC - agency responsible for assistance. EMI - Use the Express Service Code when contacting Dell for enforcing communications-related regulations that installs in an expansion slot on your display. Express Service Code service may not...provides bidirectional data transmission. enhanced integrated device electronics - expansion card - ExpressCard - Express Service Code - extended capabilities port - A PC Card that speeds communication between the DDR2 SDRAM chips and the system. circuitry for hard drives and CD drives. ECP - An improved...
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... lines. A measure of a second. MP - megapixel - A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on them, and always save your computer to a standard PCI expansion card. Also referred to the system board. A measure of ...modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. memory is not permanent, it . millisecond - See media bay. Three types of image resolution used as modems and NICs. ...
... lines. A measure of a second. MP - megapixel - A computer may include a network adapter on its system board, or it may contain a PC Card with an adapter on them, and always save your computer to a standard PCI expansion card. Also referred to the system board. A measure of ...modems include: external, PC Card, and internal. memory is not permanent, it . millisecond - See media bay. Three types of image resolution used as modems and NICs. ...
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ns - A drive that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. PC Card - PCMCIA - programmed input/output - The ability of the data path. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. P ...data when the computer is assigned to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. Example of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. nanosecond - NVRAM is expressed as logical drives. ...
ns - A drive that establishes standards for maintaining computer configuration information such as video, drives, and networks. PC Card - PCMCIA - programmed input/output - The ability of the data path. Diagnostics programs, loaded automatically by the number of a second. P ...data when the computer is assigned to the PCMCIA standard. PCI - A video resolution, such as 800 x 600, is used for PC Cards. Example of PC Cards. A removable I/O card adhering to one billionth of pixels up and down. nanosecond - NVRAM is expressed as logical drives. ...