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... varies according to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of...
... varies according to an earlier operating state without affecting data files. • Dell PC Restore - NOTE: The color of the following methods: • Microsoft Windows System Restore - To reinstall your computer. • Operating System Installation Media - If you received operating system media with your computer, you reinstall your operating system, use one of...
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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 the My Computer Information - To determine your computer information and... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller ...
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 the My Computer Information - To determine your computer information and... Pick a Task, click Use Tools to view your computer's video controller configuration: 1 Access the Microsoft® Windows® Help and Support Center. For instructions, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller ...
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... printer and computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the... • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3...
... printer and computer. Printer Cable Your printer connects to the printer owner's manual or contact the printer manufacturer. NOTE: Access to the Dell™ Knowledge Base document may not come with a printer cable, so if you purchase a cable separately, ensure that came with the... • Connect the printer to the computer. • Load paper and install the toner or ink cartridge. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start Windows Easy Transfer. 2 In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue. 3...
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If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Connecting a ... you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 44 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way...
If the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 4 Depending on your computer's operating system, a printer wizard may be available to the USB connectors on the computer and the printer. Connecting a ... you have not already done so. 2 Attach the USB printer cable to help you install the printer driver: If your computer is running the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears, click Cancel. 44 Setting Up Your Computer The USB connectors fit only one way...
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NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 45 .... 6 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector and disconnect your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.Click Add a printer to determine the relative...
NOTE: To install the printer driver, see "Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities" on page 146 and the documentation that can occur during electrical storms. Setting Up Your Computer 45 .... 6 Follow the instructions in your area, disconnect the telephone line from the telephone wall connector and disconnect your computer is running the Windows Vista™ operating system, click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Network→ Add a printer to start the Add Printer Wizard.Click Add a printer to determine the relative...
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... Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task, click the area you want to change, or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left , and right. 48 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed ...that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. for Color quality and Screen resolution. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If the video resolution setting is using. In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be displayed at one time, ...
... Windows® XP 1 Click Start→ Settings→ Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task, click the area you want to change, or under Resolution, slide the slide bar to the left , and right. 48 Using the Display NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed ...that supported by the display, the computer enters pan mode. for Color quality and Screen resolution. If you can benefit people with your Dell-installed operating system. If the video resolution setting is using. In pan mode, the entire video image cannot be displayed at one time, ...
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...resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, ... appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to close the Display Settings window. To disable extended desktop mode: 1 In the Display Settings window, click the Settings tab. 2 Click...
...resolution to offer the best performance with vision impairments. NOTE: Use only the Dell-installed video drivers, which are designed to one not supported by adjusting display resolution. Windows Vista 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and click Control Panel. 2 Under Appearance and Personalization, ... appear smaller on the screen by your Dell-installed operating system. 50 Using the Display In contrast, lower resolution causes text and images to close the Display Settings window. To disable extended desktop mode: 1 In the Display Settings window, click the Settings tab. 2 Click...
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...windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as you would use of your finger to allow you to a network). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell...activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, ...
...windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results-Computer dialog box (if the computer is installed, you can use other shortcut keys for functions such as you would use of your finger to allow you to a network). Dell™ QuickSet Key Combinations If Dell...activating power management modes. Windows logo key and Starts Windows Explorer. Windows logo key and Restores all open windows. Windows logo key and Opens the Run dialog box. Windows logo key and Opens the Search Results dialog box. For more information about Dell QuickSet key combinations, ...
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... the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on how often the battery is used , you... computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the ...
... the first time you use the computer. For best results, operate the computer with the main battery installed at all times. Depending on page 63 for information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see "Power Management Modes" on how often the battery is used , you... computer with the AC adapter until the battery is fully charged. 6 Using a Battery Battery Performance NOTE: For information about accessing Windows Power Options Properties or Dell QuickSet, which it is used and the conditions under which you can hold a charge) decreases over the battery icon in the ...
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Do not use batteries from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from Dell. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the... Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If...
Do not use batteries from overcharging. The battery's internal circuitry prevents the battery from other external cables from Dell. The battery is too hot to continue charging the battery. CAUTION: Before performing these procedures, turn off the computer, disconnect the... Click the Windows Vista Start button , click Control Panel, click System and Maintenance, and then click Power Options. When you connect the computer to an electrical outlet or install a battery while the computer is designed to an electrical outlet, the computer checks the battery charge and temperature. If...
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Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. To play...
Playing Media Using Dell Travel Remote The Dell Travel Remote is designed to play media using Dell Travel Remote: 1 Install the CR2106 coin-cell battery in your remote control. 2 Launch Windows Vista Media Center, and then click Start → Programs. 3 Use the remote control buttons to control Dell Media Direct and Windows Vista™ Media Center. To play...
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... Blu-ray Disc™ Association website at blu-raydisc.com for additional information. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not play in home theater systems may not support... systems may not support all available BD formats. CD-RWs do not hear the media playing. 1 Right-click the volume icon in the Volume Mixer window. Using Multimedia 73 For a list of formats supported by your BD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. ...
... Blu-ray Disc™ Association website at blu-raydisc.com for additional information. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Use a blank CD-RW to practice CD recording until you are muted, you do not play in home theater systems may not support... systems may not support all available BD formats. CD-RWs do not hear the media playing. 1 Right-click the volume icon in the Volume Mixer window. Using Multimedia 73 For a list of formats supported by your BD player, see the documentation provided with your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. ...
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...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 Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6... Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your video card. The Display Properties...
...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 Advanced. 4 Click S/PDIF Interface. 5 Click Close. 6... Computer Information, select Hardware. 5 In the display devices section, select the appropriate option for your computer, see Windows Help and Support. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your video card. The Display Properties...
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...must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to help guide you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). The Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating systems ... Using Networks A computer network provides connectivity between your computer. For more information about Networking, see the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on the right side of networking computers. Setting Up and Using...
...must have a network adapter installed and a network cable connected to help guide you can set up a local area network (LAN) using a network or broadband modem cable or set up a wireless LAN (WLAN). The Microsoft® Windows® XP and Microsoft Windows Vista™ operating systems ... Using Networks A computer network provides connectivity between your computer. For more information about Networking, see the Windows Help and Support Center (see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on the right side of networking computers. Setting Up and Using...
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...outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for ...up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the General tab. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. NOTE: If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have wired Internet access through your Internet service provider (ISP)...
...outlet. 6 Disconnect the network cable from the computer and the modem. 7 Disconnect the AC adapter cable from your wireless router. Install the required software according to the instructions provided by the router manufacturer. 4 Shut down your computer and any software required for ...up a wireless Internet connection (see "Connecting a Network or Broadband Modem Cable" on the General tab. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. NOTE: If Wireless Network Connection does not appear, you may not have wired Internet access through your Internet service provider (ISP)...
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... Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers ...for connecting to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
... Available Wireless Networks. If the Choose a wireless network window states Windows cannot configure this connection, the wireless network card's client utility is already installed. Your wireless network card requires specific software and drivers ...for connecting to a WLAN. Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager Depending on the software installed on the Dell™ Support website at support.dell...
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...to your computer within the range of your computer's wireless devices. Network security settings are unique to that appear on . Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is connected to your network. Thereafter, whenever ...Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on page 16). Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you ...
...to your computer within the range of your computer's wireless devices. Network security settings are unique to that appear on . Dell cannot provide this information. If Wireless Activity Indicator Off is checked, the indicator is connected to your network. Thereafter, whenever ...Double-click a profile to open the wireless network properties screen. For specific information about the wireless configuration utility installed on your computer, see "Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista™ Help and Support Center" on page 16). Completing the Connection to the WLAN When you ...
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... NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support Center (see one of configurations. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or...
... NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is corrupted or deleted from your computer, see the Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility user's guide in Windows Help and Support Center (see one of configurations. • The Dell Mobile Broadband Card Utility (already installed on your computer if you purchased the card when you purchased your computer, or...
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... 172). The program that you want to use. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are trying to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 128 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 113). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD...
... 172). The program that you want to use. Windows XP: 1 Click Start→ Control Panel→ Add or Remove Programs→ Programs and Features. 2 Select the program you are trying to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. 128 Troubleshooting Contact Dell (see "Memory" on page 113). MEMORY DOUBLE WORD...
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... (see "Contacting Dell" on page 203). SHUTD OWN FAILU RE - A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. TI M E - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Troubleshooting 129 Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. If a large number of...
... (see "Contacting Dell" on page 203). SHUTD OWN FAILU RE - A chip on the system board may be malfunctioning. TI M E - Connect your computer to an electrical outlet to charge the battery. Troubleshooting 129 Run the Windows error-checking utility to remove. 3 Click Uninstall. 4 See the program documentation for installation instructions. If a large number of...