Owner's Manual
Page 8
12 Troubleshooting 113 Dell Technical Update Service 113 Dell Diagnostics 113 Dell Support Center 118 Dell Support 118 Dell PC TuneUp 119 Dell PC Checkup 120 Dell Network Assistant 120 DellConnect 120 Drive Problems 121 Optical drive problems 121 Hard drive problems 122 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 123 Error Messages 125 ... stops responding 133 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 133 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 134 A solid blue screen appears 134 8 Contents
12 Troubleshooting 113 Dell Technical Update Service 113 Dell Diagnostics 113 Dell Support Center 118 Dell Support 118 Dell PC TuneUp 119 Dell PC Checkup 120 Dell Network Assistant 120 DellConnect 120 Drive Problems 121 Optical drive problems 121 Hard drive problems 122 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 123 Error Messages 125 ... stops responding 133 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 133 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . . 134 A solid blue screen appears 134 8 Contents
Owner's Manual
Page 12
... Information 200 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 200 Before You Call 201 Contacting Dell 203 17 Specifications 205 18 Appendix 215 Using the System Setup Program 215 Viewing the System Setup Screen 216 System Setup Screen 216 Commonly Used Options 216 Cleaning Your Computer 218 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 218 Touch...
... Information 200 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . 200 Before You Call 201 Contacting Dell 203 17 Specifications 205 18 Appendix 215 Using the System Setup Program 215 Viewing the System Setup Screen 216 System Setup Screen 216 Commonly Used Options 216 Cleaning Your Computer 218 Computer, Keyboard, and Display 218 Touch...
Owner's Manual
Page 18
...into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a... Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification...
...into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Microsoft Windows Vista: 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Help and Support. 2 In Search Help, type a... Follow the instructions on the screen. For more information on Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet Features" on network activity, the Power Management Wizard, hotkeys, and other items controlled by Dell QuickSet. Dell QuickSet Help To view Dell QuickSet Help, right-click the Dell QuickSet icon in the Windows notification...
Owner's Manual
Page 21
... type of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. From...
... type of several different video controller configurations. To determine your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer, as well as the other hardware components. From...
Owner's Manual
Page 38
...desktop or if you have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to step 6. Windows XP® 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 the screen to complete the setup. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: •...
...desktop or if you have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to step 6. Windows XP® 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 the screen to complete the setup. The New Connection Wizard appears. 3 Click Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: •...
Owner's Manual
Page 39
..., click Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer is running. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can store it on the screen and use your operating system "wizards" to help you get one computer to another-for transfer to the operating system that your ISP. If you...
..., click Connect to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer is running. Transferring Information to a New Computer You can store it on the screen and use your operating system "wizards" to help you get one computer to another-for transfer to the operating system that your ISP. If you...
Owner's Manual
Page 40
... Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5...Connections utility from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? To transfer data over a ...
... Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this time. NOTE: You can transfer information from the Windows XP CD→ Next. 5...Connections utility from the old computer: 1 On the old computer, insert the Windows XP Operating System media. 2 On the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform additional tasks. 3 Under What do you want to a new computer, you have a Windows XP CD? To transfer data over a ...
Owner's Manual
Page 41
..., use your settings and files and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you want to transfer and click Next. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On...: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase...
..., use your settings and files and click Next. When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? 5 On the Select a transfer method screen, click the transfer method you prefer. 6 On the What do you want to transfer and click Next. To transfer data to the new computer: 1 On...: click Start→ All Programs→ Accessories→ System Tools→ Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. 2 When the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen appears, click Next. 3 On the Which computer is this? After the information has been copied, the Completing the Collection Phase...
Owner's Manual
Page 42
... instructions on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com 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?). 42 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer....
... instructions on the appropriate removable media) and click OK. 4 On the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard welcome screen, click Next. 5 On the Which computer is this procedure, search support.dell.com 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?). 42 Setting Up Your Computer When all of the settings and files have been applied, the Finished screen appears. 3 Click Finished and restart the new computer....
Owner's Manual
Page 43
NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Setting Up Your Computer 43 If you purchased a printer cable at the ...with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable may not be available in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the computer. ...
NOTE: Access to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. For technical assistance, refer to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may arrive in the computer's shipping box. Setting Up Your Computer 43 If you purchased a printer cable at the ...with a USB cable. Your printer may not come with your computer, the cable may not be available in progress. Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. See the documentation that it is compatible with a printer cable, so if you connect a printer to the computer. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 47
... level on an external monitor). Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen by your computer and display. 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may...
... level on an external monitor). Before you change any of the display settings, make a note of images on the screen by your computer and display. 4 Using the Display Adjusting Brightness When a Dell™ computer is connected to an external monitor and you try to change the brightness level, the Brightness Meter may...
Owner's Manual
Page 48
... best display? Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the... Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If you want to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows...
... best display? Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the... Settings tab. 5 Try different settings for further instructions. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are not visible, you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If you want to the closest supported values. Microsoft® Windows...
Owner's Manual
Page 49
.... 6 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... For more information, see the user's guide for both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your desktop. 10 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 11 Click OK...extension of viewable work space. This mode allows you to the appropriate sizes for the monitor. check box, and then click Apply. 7 Change Screen Area to use it as dual independent display or extended desktop mode). Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display You can damage an external ...
.... 6 Click the monitor 2 icon, click the Extend my Windows desktop... For more information, see the user's guide for both screens independently and drag objects from one screen to the other, effectively doubling the amount of your desktop. 10 If prompted, click Yes to keep the settings. 11 Click OK...extension of viewable work space. This mode allows you to the appropriate sizes for the monitor. check box, and then click Apply. 7 Change Screen Area to use it as dual independent display or extended desktop mode). Using Both a Monitor and Your Computer Display You can damage an external ...
Owner's Manual
Page 50
... the previous settings if needed. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to read if you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the...
... the previous settings if needed. In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to read if you increase resolution, items appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display To disable dual independent display mode: 1 Click the Settings tab in the Display Properties window. 2 Click the...
Owner's Manual
Page 51
...your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? If you want to change, or under Resolution, move the .... Using the Display 51 Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the ...
...your display, perform the steps in the following section that is using. NOTE: As the resolution increases, icons and text appear smaller on the screen. NOTE: For additional instructions, click How do I get the best display? If you want to change, or under Resolution, move the .... Using the Display 51 Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 In the Display Settings window, under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Display. 4 In the Display Properties window, click the ...
Owner's Manual
Page 56
... the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 56 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen with scroll zones • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use...
... the touch pad settings. 1 Click Start, and then click Control Panel. 2 Click Hardware and Sound. 56 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk screen with scroll zones • To move (or drag) an object, position the cursor on the object and tap twice on the touch pad or use...
Owner's Manual
Page 59
... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Power Management Modes" on operating conditions. For best...operating time varies depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery...
... drives. • Using wireless communications devices, ExpressCards, memory cards, or USB devices. • Using high-brightness display settings, 3D screen savers, or other powerintensive programs such as standard equipment in maximum performance mode (see "Power Management Modes" on operating conditions. For best...operating time varies depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your Dell™ portable computer with the AC adapter until the battery...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
... level, including mute, on the CD-RW and try again. If you make a mistake, you can be played only on MP3 players or on the screen. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create... a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not play in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on computers that you want to play in home theater...
... level, including mute, on the CD-RW and try again. If you make a mistake, you can be played only on MP3 players or on the screen. You can also use blank CD-RWs to test music file projects before you record the project permanently to a blank CD-R. • You cannot create... a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not play in the notification area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to enable or disable the Volume Meter on computers that you want to play in home theater...
Owner's Manual
Page 74
... display properties: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button 74 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press...
... display properties: 1 Click Start → Control Panel→ Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust screen resolution. 3 On Display Settings, click and drag the bar to start the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application. 1 1 Dell MediaDirect button 74 Using Multimedia Adjusting the Picture If an error message notifies you can press...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click...
... TV to the computer before you enable the display settings. 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. NOTE: To determine the type of video card installed in the Windows notification area. 2 Click the Options menu and then click Advanced Controls. 3 Click...