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Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
Windows® XP 49 Troubleshooting 50 Choosing the Best Display Settings 50 Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors 50 Setting the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista ...
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... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
... On or Off From the Control Panel 63 Turning the Touch Pointer On or Off From the Taskbar 64 Using a USB Pointing Device (Mouse 64 Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device 64 Keyboard 65 Customizing Your Keyboard 66 Backlit Keyboard 66 Changing the Input Language of Your Keyboard 67 Using the Numeric Keypad...
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... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
... Internet. . . . . 171 Web Browsers for Viewing Internet Sites . . . . . 172 Web Addresses 173 Setting up Your Internet Connection 173 Windows Vista 173 Windows® XP 174 Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet 175 Web Browser Settings 175 Setting the Browser Home Page 175 Setting the Way the Browser Displays Web Pages 176...
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Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
Using a TV Wizard to Configure Display Settings 248 Getting Help for Video Card Control Panels . . . 249 Troubleshooting Display Settings 249 Where to Find Help 249 Resolving Common Problems 249 17 Security and Privacy 251 Protecting Your Computer-Using Administrator Rights, User Groups, ...
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... 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 . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
... 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 . . . . 269 20 Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting Tools 272 Power Lights for Desktop Computers 273...
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... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
... History & Status • System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong &... • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty ...
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...-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to one not supported by your computer...
...-down menu. 50 Monitors and Displays If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to perform at which the display performs the best. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you cannot determine the native resolution, set for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to one not supported by your computer...
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... of use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes...
... of use. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using a USB pointing device, see Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Troubleshooting a USB Pointing Device You may not be performed if you click a button on the pointing device. • The pointing device stops working after a few minutes...
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.... See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a...E R - Click Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media...
.... See the user documentation that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. If the drive is defective. • Insert a...E R - Click Start→ My Computer. CLEAN THE DRIVE OR DISK - Drives and Media 81 See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). E N S U R E T H A T M I C R O S O F T W I N D O W S R E C O G N I Z E S T H E D R I V E - HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly. If you install drivers obtained from other sources, your Drivers and Utilities media...
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... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs will help you have shut down with a frozen blue screen. This will be displayed after you ... which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. The words "Safe...
... Tasks (Enhance Performance and Ensure Security)" on page 143. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with active programs will help you have shut down with a frozen blue screen. This will be displayed after you ... which Windows mode you can eliminate the default settings and basic device drivers as possible causes. HINT: If an error message is a troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. Starting Your Computer in the corners of the display to run Windows are using. The words "Safe...
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... required software according to the Network From your router. The Network Connection Wizard may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
... required software according to the Network From your router. The Network Connection Wizard may have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Follow the instructions on the operating system installed in your computer to obtain specific information about connecting your computer. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn...
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... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem...
... specific information about connecting your computer to a WLAN, see the device guides that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Install the required software according to a network using wireless technology. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem...
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...; Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time you use Internet Explorer. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to establish settings for convenience and security.
...; Network and Internet Connections→ Internet Options. 2 Type the web address of the site you would like opened first every time you use Internet Explorer. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you cannot connect to establish settings for convenience and security.
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The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...
The Settings tab also provides a Troubleshoot button, which takes you to set resolution color quality selection menu color quality selection menu Windows Vista 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 ...
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... window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. If the ...
... window allows you to access a variety of the desktop may not be displayed at the bottom of additional control features to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you to adjust the computer display. For help with specific problems, click the... Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you can damage an external monitor by the display, the computer enters pan mode. If the ...
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.... 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the help that category. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the... Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.
.... 3 Disconnect the video cable from a variety of the help that category. You can find help from the TV and computer. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 For information about the topics displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the... Documentation shipped with your computer • Microsoft Windows Help and Support for display properties • Video-card control panel troubleshooting Depending on the video card installed in your computer, your computer may have a special video card control panel with extensive help information.
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... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com software runs on the client computer and on a time schedule basis contacts the...
... 263 Then the remote user calls the Remote Desktop host computer using the Remote Desktop feature, see "Windows XP Pro Remote Desktop configuration, use, and troubleshooting tips" in your Windows XP Professional Resource Kit. The No-IP.com software runs on the client computer and on a time schedule basis contacts the...
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... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
... a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. 3 If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Troubleshooting 271 Troubleshooting HINT: Save time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view.
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...lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button... light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre...
...lights. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve device configuration, compatibility problems, or operating status. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button... light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to indicate different power states, such as power, no power, or standby. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre...
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Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ... environment. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...
Dell Support Utility Use this section, follow the safety instructions shipped with your computer. NOTE: On certain systems the power light is green. • If the ... environment. Reseat the power cable into an electrical outlet and that the power strip is not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. Troubleshooting 273 Power Lights for Desktop Computers CAUTION: Before you begin any of the computer illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resume normal operation...