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... 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 the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista...
... 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 the Display for Multiple Monitors 51 Windows Vista...
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...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 ... 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 a Printer Driver 75...
...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 ... 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 a Printer Driver 75...
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... the 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...
... the 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 Diagnostic...
... 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 Diagnostic...
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• My Systems List • Security Center • Support 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 & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International...
• My Systems List • Security Center • Support 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 & Damaged • Order Status • Ownership Transfer • International...
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... performs the best. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista® 1 Right...
... performs the best. Setting the Display Resolution for External LCD Monitors Set external LCD monitors to their native resolution, the resolution at the highest resolution. Troubleshooting Blurry text: If you change the display resolution from the Control Panel to determine the resolution of the desktop. 2 Click Personalize. Windows Vista® 1 Right...
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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 ...
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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...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 - Drives and Media 81 If you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer... that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
...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 - Drives and Media 81 If you are installing the driver. 6 Click the Driver tab→ Update Driver→ Browse my computer for Dell computers. See "Windows Hardware Troubleshooter" on page 337). If the drive is defective. • Insert a bootable disc and restart the computer. See the user documentation that came with your computer... that the original media is not listed, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 280. HINT: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your computer might not work correctly.
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...Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer... in Safe Mode if you are started. You may want to start in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The error reporting dialog box will ...
...Windows that power is off and components will be displayed. See "Replacing a Battery" on page 125 • Your system administrator • support.dell.com. Only the basic files and drivers necessary to run Windows are using. If an existing problem does not reappear when you start your computer... in Safe Mode if you are started. You may want to start in Safe Mode, you troubleshoot the problem later. Also, you may want to remove and replace the battery for at least 8 seconds. The error reporting dialog box will ...
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... about connecting your computer to the Network From your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may vary based on the screen.
... about connecting your computer to the Network From your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that you have been shipped with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Setting up a connection or network. The Network Connection Wizard may start automatically, or you may vary based on the screen.
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Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select...: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology.
Networks (LAN, Wireless, Mobile Broadband) 155 Windows® XP 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Network and Internet Connections→ Network Connections. 2 Click Wireless Network Connection→ View Wireless Networks. 3 Select...: To Learn more about the connection requirements for your broadband modem. 2 Ensure that came with installation media, which usually contains installation and troubleshooting information. Your wireless router may have wired Internet access through your broadband modem before you attempt to a network using wireless technology.
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...), so that came from your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. For example, to change settings for convenience and security. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. Contact your...
...), so that came from your ISP to check the service status, or try connecting again later. For example, to change settings for convenience and security. Troubleshooting Problems Connecting to the Internet If you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see the information that came with any connection hardware. Contact your...
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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 Display ... Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab allows you to Windows...
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 Display ... Display Settings. 4 In the Display Settings window under Resolution, move the slide bar to the left or right to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings Windows XP 1 From the Control Panel, access the Display Properties menu. 2 From the Display Properties menu, select the Settings tab. The Settings tab allows you to Windows...
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...the bottom of the Display Properties window allows you to pan up, down, left, and right. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to access a variety of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level....: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 You can change the screen resolution. For example...
...the bottom of the Display Properties window allows you to pan up, down, left, and right. For help with specific problems, click the Troubleshoot button from the Settings tab. This action takes you to access a variety of additional control features to increase the resolution above a certain level....: The capacities of the screen, use the touch pad or track stick to the Video Display Troubleshooter in your display and video card determine how much you can also click the Troubleshoot button to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 245 You can change the screen resolution. For example...
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...also select a category and click on the Help Contents for that is available. For more information, see the section of the screen. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device ... displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the left of 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...
...also select a category and click on the Help Contents for that is available. For more information, see the section of the screen. Troubleshooting Display Settings Where to a TV and Adjusting Display Settings 249 Resolving Common Problems Computer Does not Recognize the TV as a Display Device ... displayed, click on Help Contents shown on the left of 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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.... 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. Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name...
.... 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. Microsoft®Windows® XP Pro Remote Desktop 263 That information is and maps that address to a fully qualified domain name...
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... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part ...
... time by following these basic tips when troubleshooting your computer. 1 If you set your Dell computer to the Windows Classic view. Troubleshooting 271 This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part ...
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...problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to... 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. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for...
...problems. See your Service Manual for information about diagnostic lights. With the Dell Diagnostics, the computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of the troubleshooting tools you may display messages indicating errors or problems, which need to... 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. Dell Diagnostics can also indicate internal power problems. See your Service Manual for...
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...-support information, software updates, and health scans 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. power button The power button light located on... not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the ...
...-support information, software updates, and health scans 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. power button The power button light located on... not responding, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. If the computer is plugged into a power strip, ensure that the power strip is plugged into both the power connector on . Troubleshooting 273 For additional safety best practices information, see the ...