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... to either potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its ...own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Vista, and Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 185. CAUTION:...
... to either potential damage to hardware or loss of your computer. Dell Inc. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this document is subject to change without the written permission of Dell Inc.; Trademarks used in trademarks and trade names other than its ...own. disclaims any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2007 Dell Inc. Information in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Vostro, and Strike Zone are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft, Outlook, Vista, and Windows are trademarks of abbreviations and acronyms, see "Glossary" on page 185. CAUTION:...
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Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 25 Back View 27 Bottom View 29 3 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting to the Internet 31 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 31 Transferring Information to a New Computer 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 37 Connecting a USB Printer 37 Contents 3
Contents 1 Finding Information 13 2 About Your Computer 19 Determining Your Computer's Configuration 19 Front View 20 Left Side View 24 Right Side View 25 Back View 27 Bottom View 29 3 Setting Up Your Computer 31 Connecting to the Internet 31 Setting Up Your Internet Connection 31 Transferring Information to a New Computer 33 Microsoft® Windows® XP 33 Microsoft Windows Vista 36 Setting Up a Printer 37 Printer Cable 37 Connecting a USB Printer 37 Contents 3
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... Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper. . . . 41 Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Windows Vista 42 Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display . . . 43 Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Windows Vista 44 Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display 44 Microsoft Windows XP 44 Windows Vista 45 Using Catalyst® Control Center 45 Launching Catalyst...
... Images and Text Look Bigger or Sharper. . . . 41 Microsoft® Windows® XP 42 Windows Vista 42 Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display . . . 43 Microsoft® Windows® XP 43 Windows Vista 44 Using a Monitor as Your Primary Display 44 Microsoft Windows XP 44 Windows Vista 45 Using Catalyst® Control Center 45 Launching Catalyst...
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... Settings 49 Touch Pad 50 Customizing the Touch Pad 51 6 Using a Battery 53 Battery Performance 53 Checking the Battery Charge 54 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Configuring Power Management...
... Settings 49 Touch Pad 50 Customizing the Touch Pad 51 6 Using a Battery 53 Battery Performance 53 Checking the Battery Charge 54 Dell™ QuickSet Battery Meter 54 Microsoft® Windows® Power Meter 55 Charge Gauge 55 Low-Battery Warning 56 Conserving Battery Power 56 Power Management Modes 56 Configuring Power Management...
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... a Network or Broadband Modem 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 76 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 77 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 77 6 Contents
... a Network or Broadband Modem 75 Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable 75 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 76 Setting Up a Network in the Microsoft Windows Vista® Operating System 76 Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN 77 What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection 77 6 Contents
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... Card 81 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 83 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 83 10 Securing Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85 Passwords 85 Computer Tracking Software 86 If Your Computer Is... 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 92 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Contents 7
... Card 81 Mobile Broadband/Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN 82 What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection 82 Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card . . . . 83 Microsoft® Windows® Firewall 83 10 Securing Your Computer 85 Security Cable Lock 85 Passwords 85 Computer Tracking Software 86 If Your Computer Is... 89 Recommended Tools 89 Turning Off Your Computer 89 Before Working Inside Your Computer 90 Optical Drive 92 Hard Drive 92 Returning a Hard Drive to Dell 94 Contents 7
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... The computer stops responding 131 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 131 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 131 A solid blue screen appears 132 Dell MediaDirect problems 132 Other software problems 133 Memory Problems 133 Network Problems 134 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 135...
... The computer stops responding 131 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 131 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 131 A solid blue screen appears 132 Dell MediaDirect problems 132 Other software problems 133 Memory Problems 133 Network Problems 134 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 135...
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... Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your Computer 161 Identifying Your Computer 161...
... Default Factory Configuration 151 Using the Operating System Media 152 Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 153 Using Microsoft Windows System Restore. . . . 154 Using Dell™ PC Restore 155 Using the Operating System Media 157 13 Dell™ QuickSet Features 159 14 Traveling With Your Computer 161 Identifying Your Computer 161...
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... identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
... identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to direct your call when contacting support. • Use the product key on your operating system. NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole...
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...: Select your computer by placing a check in the Run at startup checkbox. other Dell customers • Upgrades - You can choose to transfer files and settings from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses; Service call...
...: Select your computer by placing a check in the Run at startup checkbox. other Dell customers • Upgrades - You can choose to transfer files and settings from technicians; Troubleshooting hints and Dell Support Website - articles from another computer The Windows Welcome Center automatically appears when you start your region or business courses; Service call...
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... phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes ... your operating system and support for your selections. • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click ...
... phrase that describes your problem into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your Dell computer. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a word or phrase that describes ... your operating system and support for your selections. • How to use the Windows operating system • How to work with programs and files • How to System and Configuration Utilities→ Dell Notebook System Software and click Download Now. 4 Select Drivers & Downloads and click ...
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...computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating ...state. After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer...
...computer to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - Microsoft Windows System Restore returns your computer. 18 Finding Information Dell PC Restore returns your computer. Dell PC Restore may not ship with your computer to its original operating ...state. After you can use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer...
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From the My Computer Information - For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 19 Hardware screen, you ... to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center.
From the My Computer Information - For instructions, see "Windows Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. About Your Computer 19 Hardware screen, you ... to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information, select Hardware. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center.
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...: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Silk screening on page 48. 22 About Your Computer To adjust the volume of a mouse. If the computer is running on page 49...
...: The battery charge is low. • Solid orange: The battery charge is almost fully charged. K E Y B O A R D - The keyboard includes a numeric keypad as well as the Microsoft Windows logo key. Silk screening on page 48. 22 About Your Computer To adjust the volume of a mouse. If the computer is running on page 49...
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... with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP icon on the screen to...
... with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you cannot connect to the Internet but have an ISP icon on the screen to...
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... a list of connection to select, contact your ISP information ready. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your... If you do not have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. The...
... a list of connection to select, contact your ISP information ready. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you want to connect to the Internet?, and then click Next. 7 Use the setup information provided by your... If you do not have a CD, click Use the CD I got from an ISP. 5 Click Next. Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 3 Under Network and Internet, click Connect to complete the setup. The...
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... operating system that corresponds to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from... an old computer to complete the setup. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Follow the instructions on the screen and use your computer is running. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can store ...
... operating system that corresponds to a new computer. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can transfer the data to the new computer over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from... an old computer to complete the setup. This information may not be available in Windows XP. Follow the instructions on the screen and use your computer is running. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can store ...
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... Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 34 Setting Up Your Computer Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old or source computer. You can create a wizard disk with certain computers. For ...transferring information to your old computer screen appears, go to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media.
... Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 34 Setting Up Your Computer Do not click Next at this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old or source computer. You can create a wizard disk with certain computers. For ...transferring information to your old computer screen appears, go to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard With the Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media.
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When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs... go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? screen, click I want to create a Wizard Disk in the following steps: 1 Open the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard: click Start→ All Programs... go to your old computer message appears, do not click Next. 7 Go to the old computer. To create a wizard disk, use your new computer with Windows XP and perform the following drive→ Next. 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. 6 When the disk creation completes and...
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... information about this ? screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in the Run window, browse to transfer? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish...to the path for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer ...
... information about this ? screen, select the method you want to transfer and click Next. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in the Run window, browse to transfer? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 8 Click Finish...to the path for document #154781 (What Are The Different Methods To Transfer Files From My Old Computer To My New Dell™ Computer Using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System?). To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to your old computer ...