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... a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
... a Stalled or "Frozen" Computer 105 Shutting Down a Computer When it is not Responding . . . . 103 Docking and Undocking Your Laptop Computer. . . . 104 Undocking Your Computer While it Stops Responding and Displays a Solid Blue Screen 106 Starting Your Computer in Safe Mode 107 Restarting Your Computer After a Power Loss . . . . 108 8 Files and Folders 109...
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... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
... Printer Problems 298 Scanner Problems 299 Sound and Speaker Problems 299 Touch Pad or Mouse Problems for Laptop Computers 301 Video and Monitor Problems 302 Power Lights 304 Dell Technical Update Service 305 21 System Setup 307 Viewing System Settings With the System Setup Program 307 ...Entering the System Setup Program 308 Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen 308 Changing the Boot Sequence 309 Performing...
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... dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays...for your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with...
... dampened with either water or an LCD cleaner. To clean the display screen for a laptop computer, wipe the screen with a soft cloth dampened with water. Do not spray cleaners directly onto the screen. These solutions can damage the monitor's anti-glare coating. Monitors and Displays...for your computer. Monitors and Displays 47 CAUTION: Do not wipe the computer's display screen with your computer. Also see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. For additional safety best practices information, see the safety information that shipped with...
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...position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your...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 over the surface. •...62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, 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...
...position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad. Circular Scrolling NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support the circular scrolling feature. When circular scrolling is enabled, you can use your...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 over the surface. •...62 Navigation Devices (Mouse, Keyboard, 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...
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... 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). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and... Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. ...any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK.
... 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). Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and... Other Hardware→ Pen and Input Devices. Single Finger Zoom NOTE: Your laptop computer may not support single finger zoom feature. ...any installed batteries. 4 Moisten a soft, lint-free cloth with items on the screen check box. 3 Click OK.
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For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings ... use at work and at home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both the printers on...
For Windows XP Click Start → Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware→ Printers and Faxes. 2 Click Add a Printer. 3 Follow the instructions on your printer. Printers-Settings ... use at work and at home. Adding a Printer Windows Vista® 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Printers. EXAMPLE: You have a laptop computer that you can connect one or more printers to your computer and add one or more computers to print at both the printers on...
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... troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will help... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the...write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you are started. If an existing problem does not ...
... troubleshooting option for at least 8 seconds. NOTE: Unsaved data associated with a frozen blue screen. You may be displayed. Shutting Down Your Computer 107 The error reporting dialog box will help... See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. This will be lost. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to start in the...write down any error messages that may want to remove and replace the battery for a laptop computer to identify which Windows mode you are started. If an existing problem does not ...
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The life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power ...• 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- To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your...
The life of your laptop computer, see Maintaining Your Computer for the First Time Power Meter 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 page 146. 142 Power (Power ...• 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- To view the battery charge status, check the Power Meter icon on how you use your computer, use your...
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FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the options available under All Day Battery mode or Extended Battery Life mode. You can optimize the battery life for your laptop computer using the Dell ControlPoint application, see the Help available from the main ControlPoint screen. Power (Power Settings, Power Protection Devices, and Batteries) 147
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...the network connection with Mobile Broadband. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available... laptop connectivity without the need for getting started with the utility. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell ...
...the network connection with Mobile Broadband. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless→ Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To learn more about using the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility, see: • The user's guide typically available... laptop connectivity without the need for getting started with the utility. WiMAX enables delivery of -sight with your Mobile Broadband card if you purchased the card separately from your computer Managing the Network With the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility 1 Click the Dell ...
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...and resolve problems on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. These lights ...off or light in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in a certain...
...and resolve problems on your computer include: Tool Power lights Diagnostic lights for desktop computers Diagnostic lights for laptop computers System messages Windows Hardware Troubleshooter Dell Diagnostics Function The power button light illuminates and blinks or remains solid to resolve the problem. These lights ...off or light in your Service Manual for information about diagnostic and status lights. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for information on the screen and look for the message in the System Messages list or in a certain...
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... T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 307). P L E A...Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
... T E A 2 0 F A I L A B L E - S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. System Messages for Laptop Computers NOTE: If the message you received is correct (see the documentation for External Keyboards" on page 307). P L E A...Dell" on page 308) to correct the configuration error. N O B O O T D E V I C E A V A I L U R E - DELL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU BACK UP YOUR DATA REGULARLY. ERROR 8602 - I N V A L I D C O N F I G U R A T I O N I N F O R M A T I L A B L E M E M O R Y - D E C R E A S I N G A V A I O N - Contact Dell (see "Working With Options on the System Setup Program Screen...
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... Drivers and Utilities media. See "System Setup" on page 307 to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
... Drivers and Utilities media. See "System Setup" on page 307 to be working properly. 2 Turn on Laptop Computers NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" in the documentation shipped with your hard drive. Starting the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www...
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... computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a CD or DVD. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T ...
... computer turns off), and then restart your mouse, press and hold the power button for Laptop Computers" on your keyboard or moving your computer. If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the... environments. 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Programs and Features→ Use an older program with this version of Windows. 2 In the welcome screen, click Next. 3 Follow the instructions on a CD or DVD. The Computer Does not Start up C H E C K T H E D I A G N O S T I C L I O N - A Program is no longer responding. 4 Click End Task. C H E C K T H E S O F T ...
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...of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware... mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped with your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -
...of the touch pad or mouse buttons, run the Mouse test in the Pointing Devices test group in the Dell Diagnostics (see "Running the Dell Diagnostics" on page 307. C H E C K T H E M O U S E C A B L E - See "Installing Drivers for Laptop Computers CHECK THE TOUCH PAD SETTINGS - 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Printers and Other Hardware... mouse without making any setting adjustments.) For more information on using the system setup program, see the documentation shipped with your screen. R E I N S T A L L T H E T O U C H P A D D R I N D O W S V O L U M E C O N T R O L -
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... computer unusable and you will need of the Operating System disc). You can be used to reinstall the operating system. The screens will require the following to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer to the operating state it is recommended... on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with...
... computer unusable and you will need of the Operating System disc). You can be used to reinstall the operating system. The screens will require the following to complete. These steps are mandatory and may render your computer to the operating state it is recommended... on the operating system and features, see support.dell.com/MyNewDell. 8 Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create a system recovery media as soon as you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Set Up Microsoft Windows Your computer is preconfigured with...
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...order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Follow the instructions on page 49. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.... Provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. To complete setting up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that the...
...order, you can purchase one at www.dell.com. Setting Up a Wired Connection • If you are using the system recovery media, see "Connecting the AC Adapter" on page 10. 9 Follow the instructions on page 49. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To create a system recovery media: 1.... Provider (ISP). If an external USB modem or WLAN adapter is connected (see "System Recovery Media" on the screen. Click Start → Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. To complete setting up your ISP or cellular telephone service for setup instructions. Ensure that the...
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...the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you get one. Contact your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on the...ISP might have a service outage. Have your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Using the...
...the search box, type network, and then click Network and Sharing Center→ Connect to complete the setup. Follow the instructions on the screen to a network. 5. If you get one. Contact your country. Click Start → Control Panel. 4. Follow the instructions on the...ISP might have a service outage. Have your wireless router. Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 3. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Setting Up a Wireless Connection NOTE: To set up your wireless router, see the documentation that wireless is enabled on your computer (see "Using the...
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... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. In the search box, type network, and then click... to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To set up your ISP to complete the setup. 11 Windows...
... close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your ISP to complete the setup. In the search box, type network, and then click... to the Internet window appears. Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by your Internet connection: Windows 7 1. Click Start → Control Panel. 3. The Connect to the Internet window appears. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop To set up your ISP to complete the setup. 11 Windows...
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... and follow the instructions given. • Select Custom setup, --Follow the instructions given. --In the Optional Setup screen, choose Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide. --Click Next and confirm your region. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Go...
... and follow the instructions given. • Select Custom setup, --Follow the instructions given. --In the Optional Setup screen, choose Configure tuners, TV signal, and Guide. --Click Next and confirm your region. Setting Up Your Studio XPS Laptop Setting Up the TV Tuner (Optional) NOTE: Availability of the TV tuner may vary by region. Go...