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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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... Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Using a Projector 41 Making 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 Control Center 46 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . ...
... Using the Display 41 Adjusting Brightness 41 Using a Projector 41 Making 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 Control Center 46 5 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad . . ...
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... 75 Physically Connecting to 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...
... 75 Physically Connecting to 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...
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... 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 Packing...
... 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 Packing...
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...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of your operating system and support for your problem... that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. What Are You Looking For? If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility....
...software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to personalize my desktop Windows Help and Support Center Microsoft Windows XP: 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Either select one of your operating system and support for your problem... that describes your problem, and then press or click the magnifying glass. 3 Click the topic that describes your NOTE: The support.dell.com user interface configuration. What Are You Looking For? If To download Notebook System Software: you should also reinstall the NSS utility....
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... on your computer to its original operating state. If you can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore... and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System" on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received an Operating System media with your computer...
... on your computer to its original operating state. If you can use it to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - After you reinstall your operating system, use one of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore... and Utilities media (see "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows Vista® Operating System" on page 148 or "Restoring Your Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System" on page 143) to reinstall drivers for the devices that came with your computer, you received an Operating System media with your computer...
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.... 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP and want to complete the setup. 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...
.... 7 Use the setup information provided by your ISP information ready. NOTE: If you do not have an ISP and want to complete the setup. 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...
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... to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer is running. Setting Up Your Computer 33 This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on ...to the new computer over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to a new computer.
... to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer is running. Setting Up Your Computer 33 This information may not be available in Windows XP. You can transfer data, such as: • E-mail messages • Toolbar settings • Window sizes • Internet bookmarks You can store it on ...to the new computer over a serial connection, you must access the Network Connections utility from a source computer to a new computer. Microsoft® Windows® XP The Microsoft Windows XP operating system provides the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard to a new computer.
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...Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. To prepare a new computer for this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to do you can use the wizard from the ..., the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 34 Setting Up Your Computer For transferring information to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? You can create a wizard disk with certain computers. screen, click I will use the optional Operating System media for the file transfer: 1 Open ...
...Operating System Media NOTE: This procedure requires the Operating System media. To prepare a new computer for this ? To copy data from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5 When the Now go to your old computer screen appears, go to do you can use the wizard from the ..., the Completing the Collection Phase screen appears. 7 Click Finish. 34 Setting Up Your Computer For transferring information to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? You can create a wizard disk with certain computers. screen, click I will use the optional Operating System media for the file transfer: 1 Open ...
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... been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System..., do not click Next. 7 Go to removable media. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to 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...
... been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System Media To run the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard without the Operating System..., do not click Next. 7 Go to removable media. The wizard reads the collected files and settings and applies them to 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...
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... 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?). screen, select the method you want to transfer? When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen ...are the files and settings? 3 In the Open field in certain countries. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your settings and files and click Next...
... 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?). screen, select the method you want to transfer? When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen ...are the files and settings? 3 In the Open field in certain countries. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On the Now go to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not be available in the Run window, browse to the path for transferring your settings and files and click Next...
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... the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the...
... the Add Printer Wizard. 6 Install the printer driver if necessary. See the documentation that came with your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. If your computer is running the Windows Vista® operating system, click the...
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...the display, the computer enters pan mode. If you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by adjusting display resolution. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the...the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display As you want to offer the best performance ...
...the display, the computer enters pan mode. If you choose a resolution or color palette that supported by adjusting display resolution. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the...the Display Properties window, click the Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for Color quality and Screen resolution. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to change the appearance of 42 Using the Display As you want to offer the best performance ...
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... extension of viewable work space. This mode allows you want to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left, and right. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 4 Under...
... extension of viewable work space. This mode allows you want to "pan" (or move) the image up, down, left, and right. Microsoft® Windows® XP 1 Connect the external monitor, TV, or projector to the computer. 2 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 3 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 4 Under...
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... in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to the...
... in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the monitor 2 icon, uncheck the Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor option, and then click Apply. Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click the area you want to the...
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NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode in hibernate mode. Press the ... methods: - Press . Using a Battery 57 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the...
NOTICE: You cannot remove devices or undock your computer while your computer is in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off computer, press and hold , and then click Hibernate. To manually enter hibernate mode in hibernate mode. Press the ... methods: - Press . Using a Battery 57 Your computer enters hibernate mode if the battery charge level becomes critically low. To manually enter hibernate mode in Windows XP, click the Start button, click Turn off the computer. When the computer exits hibernate mode, it was in the Power Options Properties window or the...
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... mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista... Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. Charging the Battery When you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about QuickSet, right...
... mode by pressing a key or touching the touch pad. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. Accessing Power Options Properties Windows XP Click the Start button, point to Control Panel→ Performance and Maintenance, and then click Power Options Windows Vista Click the Windows Vista... Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. Charging the Battery When you like. NOTE: With Dell™ ExpressCharge™, when the computer is turned off, the AC adapter charges a completely discharged battery to 80 percent in about QuickSet, right...
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Using Multimedia 67 Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar ...
Using Multimedia 67 Microsoft Windows XP 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Appearance and Themes. 2 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution. Under Screen resolution, click and drag the bar ...
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Setting Up and Using Networks Physically Connecting to a shared printer, access drives and files on the back of networking computers. The Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® operating systems provide wizards to the network adapter connector on another computer, or a network. To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the ...
Setting Up and Using Networks Physically Connecting to a shared printer, access drives and files on the back of networking computers. The Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista® operating systems provide wizards to the network adapter connector on another computer, or a network. To connect a network cable: 1 Connect the ...
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NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in ... or network. 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network. ...
NOTE: Selecting the connection method labeled This computer connects directly to the Internet enables the integrated firewall provided with Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). 2 Complete the checklist. 3 Return to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions in ... or network. 2 Select an option under Choose a connection option. 3 Click Next, and then follow the instructions in the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System 1 Click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications→ Network Setup Wizard→ Next→ Checklist for creating a network. ...