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...Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Some of operating system installed on the version of the information contained in the United States and/or other countries.; Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death ...XP Professional edition respectively in this document may vary depending on your computer. Bluetooth is used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information...
...Blu-ray Disc is strictly forbidden. Some of operating system installed on the version of the information contained in the United States and/or other countries.; Dell Inc. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death ...XP Professional edition respectively in this document may vary depending on your computer. Bluetooth is used in this document to refer to either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. and is a trademark owned by Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Information...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 23 Start Button 23 Microsoft Windows Help and Support 24 Windows Vista 25 Windows® XP 25 Control Panel 26 Information About Installed Hardware 26 Device Manager 26 Hardware Devices Installed on Your Computer 27 Programs Installed on Your Computer 28 Wireless Networking 28 Dell Support Website 29 Technical Support 29 Customer Service 30 Warranty Information 30 Dell Forums 31 Contact Us 31 BIOS (System Setup Program) Settings 31 2 Microsoft Windows Desktop 33 Overview 33 Taskbar 34 Contents 3
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... Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing...
... Using the Numeric Keypad on a Laptop Computer 68 General Keyboard Shortcuts 69 5 Printers-Settings and Drivers 71 Accessing Printer Information 71 Changing Printer Settings 72 For Windows Vista 72 For Windows® XP 72 Setting up Printers 73 Adding a Printer 73 Setting the Default Printer 74 Sharing Printers on a Network 74 Installing...
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Controlling Pop-ups 184 Controlling Unwanted Toolbars 185 Content Advisory/Parental Controls 185 Bookmarking Favorite Websites 185 Searching for Information on the Internet 186 Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings 187 Printing a Web Page 187 Freeing up Space ... by Blocking and Deleting Cookies 189 14 E-mail 191 Setting up a new E-mail Account 191 Windows Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E-mail 194 Reducing Spam 195 Viruses and Phishing 196 14 Contents
Controlling Pop-ups 184 Controlling Unwanted Toolbars 185 Content Advisory/Parental Controls 185 Bookmarking Favorite Websites 185 Searching for Information on the Internet 186 Changing the Internet Communications Protocol (TCP/IP) Settings 187 Printing a Web Page 187 Freeing up Space ... by Blocking and Deleting Cookies 189 14 E-mail 191 Setting up a new E-mail Account 191 Windows Vista 192 Windows® XP 192 Managing and Organizing E-mail Messages . . . . . 192 Windows Vista 192 Windows XP 194 Securing Your E-mail 194 Reducing Spam 195 Viruses and Phishing 196 14 Contents
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S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
S/PDIF Port (Toslink 328 Audio Ports 329 23 Getting Help 331 Obtaining Assistance 331 Dell Support Service 332 Technical Support and Customer Service . . . . 332 DellConnect 332 Online Services 333 AutoTech Service 334 Automated Order-Status Service 334 Problems With Your Order 334 Product Information 334 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 334 Before You Call 335 Contacting Dell 337 22 Contents
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... menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the...
... menu, you can access: • Microsoft Windows Help and Support • Control Panel • Information About Installed Hardware • Device Manager • Programs Installed on Your Computer • Wireless Networking • Dell Support Website Finding Information 23 Finding Information Start Button From the Microsoft® Windows® operating system desktop, you can click the...
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Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass... the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information
Microsoft Windows Help and Support This information center provides instructions, hints, and general information about Microsoft Windows and explains how to use the search option. In the Start Search field (or Search in Windows XP), type a word or phrase that describes your question, and then press or click the arrow or the magnifying glass... the topic or task you want to documentation for your computer and devices installed on your question. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen. 24 Finding Information
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...→ System to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control... Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer information. Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26).
...→ System to view your computer, click Start → Help and Support→ Dell User and System guides (from the Pick a Task options) to view your computer information and to diagnose problems. You can also view more details about your computer through the Control... Panel (see "Control Panel" on your computer information. Basic Information Click Start → Help and Support→ Tools (from the Pick a Topic options). Finding Information 25 Windows® XP User's Guides To view the user's guides available on page 26).
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: See Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. Information About Installed Hardware Device Manager Use the Device Manager to view a list of all devices installed on your computer and to learn more about how a specific device is configured. 26 Finding Information Control Panel To manage viewing features and computer functions, click Start or → Control Panel.
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... Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer...
... Start → Control Panel→ System and Maintenance→ System→ Device Manager (listed under Tasks). Windows® XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance→ System→ Hardware tab→ Device Manager. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about your computer's hardware components, see the View your computer...
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...in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The device guide ...provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides...
...in the Search field. 3 Press . The "Networking and the Web" topic provides an overview, requirements, details on page 149. 28 Finding Information Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Search→ All Files or Folders. 2 Enter the name of the program in basic networking. The device guide ...provides helpful information about connecting to access device guide for the specific wireless card installed in the following sources: Device guides...
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... Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on...
... Finding Information 29 Dell Support Website The Dell Support website at support.dell.com provides a variety of information: • Technical Support: Research and find the latest solutions and help for your Dell product. • Customer Service: Explore options such as order status and pickup for Dell products. • Warranty Information: Information relating to warranty for Dell products. • Dell Forums: Information on...
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...System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order ... International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership...
...System Configuration • Technical Subscriptions • Troubleshooting Search • Windows Vista Center • Windows XP Support Center • Wireless Center Customer Service • Dell Financial Services • FAQs • Invoices • Missing, Wrong & Damaged • Order ... International Ownership Transfer • Packing Slips • Pickup/Redelivery • Dell Dollars/Rebate Center • Report a Stolen System • Returns • Update Billing Address Warranty Information • Expired Warranty Service • Extend & Upgrade Warranty • Ownership...
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...changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms •...; Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
...changed using the BIOS, using options provided by the operating system is a utility that serves as your password. • Verify information about accessing the system setup program and configuring hardware components, see "System Setup" on page 301. • Service Contracts & Forms •...; Warranty Status Dell Forums • Support Forums • Discussion Forums Contact Us • Customer Service • Financing Support • Sales Support • ...
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..., or to change computer settings. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar...
..., or to change computer settings. The taskbar provides quick access to open application programs. notification area Includes a clock and icons associated with it . FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. Quick Launch toolbar Contains icons for open minimized windows on your taskbar...
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.... 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar...
.... 3 Customize the taskbar by choosing the icons it again. As you may not be able to display a shortcut menu. 3 Click Show the Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in the Notification Area Customize the taskbar by checking the desired boxes on the Taskbar...
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... delete an icon without an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
... delete an icon without an arrow, you want the shortcut to link to a program, file, or folder by using: Windows Explorer or Desktop. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows ... → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Windows Basics" in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. 40 Microsoft Windows ... → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Click Personalization. The Display Properties window appears. 4 Review the available options and follow the instructions provided. Windows® XP From the desktop: 1 Right-click an open area of the desktop. 2 Click Properties. 3 Click Display. The Personalize appearance and sounds window appears. 3 Review the available...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and ... programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar...
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Windows desktop, see "Start Button" on page 23. Customizing the Start Menu Customize the Start menu through the Taskbar and ... programs available on the Start menu depend on the software installed in Windows Help and Support: click Start or → Help and Support. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about the Start button, see "Windows Basics" in your computer. See "Shutting Down Your Computer" on the Start menu tab. The Taskbar...