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Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... responding 125 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129...
Dell PC Checkup 112 Dell Network Assistant 112 DellConnect 112 Drive Problems 113 Optical drive problems 113 Hard drive problems 114 E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems 115 Error Messages 117 ... responding 125 A program stops responding or crashes repeatedly 125 A program is designed for an earlier Microsoft® Windows® operating system . . . . 126 A solid blue screen appears 126 Dell MediaDirect problems 126 Other software problems 127 Memory Problems 128 Network Problems 128 Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network [WWAN 129 Power Problems 129...
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... Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206 Cleaning Your Computer 208 Computer, Keyboard, and... Display 208 Touch Pad 209 Mouse 209 Media 210 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211...
... Repair or Credit . . . . 192 Before You Call 193 Contacting Dell 195 17 Specifications 197 18 Appendix 205 Using the System Setup Program 205 Viewing the System Setup Screen 206 System Setup Screen 206 Commonly Used Options 206 Cleaning Your Computer 208 Computer, Keyboard, and... Display 208 Touch Pad 209 Mouse 209 Media 210 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only 210 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 211...
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...Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 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. Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 ... into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with ...
...Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 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. Find It Here Windows Help and Support Microsoft Windows XP: 1 ... into the Search box, click the arrow icon, and then click the topic that describes your problem. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. What Are You Looking For? • How to use Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista™ • How to work with ...
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... Computer 21 About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information...
... Computer 21 About Your Computer Determining Your Computer's Configuration Based on selections that you can view the type of several different video controller configurations. Hardware screen, you made when purchasing your computer, your computer has one of video controller installed in your computer information and diagnose problems. 3 Under My Computer Information...
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... Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any...6 Click the appropriate option under How do you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds...
... Connect to the Internet. 4 In the next window, click the appropriate option: • If you do not have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. Setting Up Your Internet Connection To set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any...6 Click the appropriate option under How do you are having problems connecting to the Internet, see "E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems" on the screen to complete the setup. If you selected Set up an Internet connection with a different ISP, perform the steps in the following section that corresponds...
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... use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use your ISP information ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer...
... use a DSL, satellite modem, cable TV modem, or Bluetooth wireless technology connection. • Chose Dial-up if you will use a dial-up , depending on the screen and use your ISP information ready. If you do not know which type of connection to select, click Help me choose or contact your computer...
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...To transfer data over a serial connection, you can create a wizard disk with certain computers. This information may not be available in Windows XP. screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. Do not click Next at this ? For instructions on setting up an advanced connection and designating ...files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you must access the Network Connections utility from an old computer to a new computer ...
...To transfer data over a serial connection, you can create a wizard disk with certain computers. This information may not be available in Windows XP. screen, click I /O) ports of the two computers. Do not click Next at this ? For instructions on setting up an advanced connection and designating ...files and settings→ Next. 4 On the Which computer is optional and may not be included with the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard. screen, click New Computer→ Next. 4 On the Do you must access the Network Connections utility from an old computer to a new computer ...
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... 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. To create a wizard disk, use your settings and files and click Next. 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→ ...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? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your...
... 5 Insert the removable media, such as a writable CD, and click OK. To create a wizard disk, use your settings and files and click Next. 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→ ...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? When all of the settings and files have a Windows XP CD? Setting Up Your...
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... and files and click Next. NOTE: For more information about this ? screen, select the method you chose 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?)....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 transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings?...
... and files and click Next. NOTE: For more information about this ? screen, select the method you chose 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?)....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 transferring your old computer screen on the new computer, click Next. 2 On the Where are the files and settings?...
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Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start ... dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. 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 printer for setup information...
Follow the instructions provided on the screen by the Windows Easy Transfer wizard. Microsoft Windows Vista™ 1 Click the Windows Vista Start button , and then click Transfer files and settings→ Start ... dialog box, click Continue. 3 Click Start a new transfer or Continue a transfer in certain countries. For technical assistance, refer to the computer. 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 printer for setup information...
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...; 1 Click Start → 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 your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: Microsoft...
...; 1 Click Start → 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 your Dell-installed operating system. You can benefit people with your display: Microsoft...
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... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk-screen scroll zones • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
... touch pad. • To select an object, lightly tap once on the surface of your finger to allow you would use a mouse. 1 2 1 touch pad 2 silk-screen scroll zones • To move the cursor, lightly slide your finger over the surface. • To double-click an object, position the cursor on the...
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...optical 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 "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 54 for ...information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to ...
...optical 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 "Configuring Power Management Settings" on page 54 for ...information about the Dell warranty for your computer, see the Product Information Guide or separate paper warranty document that you connect your computer to ...
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...area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in ...the Volume Mixer window. When your computer. See the program documentation for digital media. Using Multimedia 65 Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the screen. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer is an instant-on volume control options...
...area and select or deselect Disable On Screen Volume Meter, or press the volume control buttons to reduce the resolution setting. 4 In the drop-down menu under Color quality, click Medium (16 bit). 5 Click OK. Using Dell MediaDirect™ Dell MediaDirect is turned off or in ...the Volume Mixer window. When your computer. See the program documentation for digital media. Using Multimedia 65 Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the screen. The Volume Meter displays the current volume level, including mute, on your computer is an instant-on volume control options...
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... computer before you enable the display settings. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and...
... computer before you enable the display settings. Microsoft Windows Vista 1 Click Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. Enabling S/PDIF Digital Audio 1 Double-click the speaker icon in your computer, see the Windows Help and Support Center. To access the Help and...
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... notification area to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from your computer. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. On the My Computer ... to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 98 Setting Up and Using Networks or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under...
... notification area to Mobile Broadband ExpressCards or MiniCards. Hardware screen, you purchased the card separately from your computer. NOTE: The Mobile Broadband card is also available on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com and on this computer. On the My Computer ... to the Disconnect button. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. 98 Setting Up and Using Networks or 1 Click Start → All Programs→ Dell Wireless. 2 Click Dell Wireless Broadband and follow the instructions on the screen to view your computer information and diagnose problems. 2 Under...
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...® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment... component that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 195. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. •...
...® desktop; NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. NOTE: If you see a message stating that appear. • If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment... component that failed, press . • If failures are detected, the computer stops and beeps. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, see "Contacting Dell" on page 195. 1 Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be powered down completely. •...
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then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release the key in even intervals until you ...boot sequence for the current boot only. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. When the...
then, shut down and restart the computer. NOTE: Keyboard failure may result when a key on the screen. 8 After all tests have completed, close the Main Menu window to exit the Dell Diagnostics and restart the computer. To avoid possible keyboard failure, press and release the key in even intervals until you ...boot sequence for the current boot only. On the next start the Drivers and Utilities menu and then press . 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. Upon restart, the computer boots according to the boot sequence specified in the system setup program. When the...
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... Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Lists a number of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a complete test on your part. NOTE: It is recommended...
... Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Function Performs a quick test of system devices. Lists a number of tracing the problem quickly. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want to run a complete test on your part. NOTE: It is recommended...
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... a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and any requirements for your computer is located at the.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may not display the names of the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it...
... a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. NOTE: The Service Tag for running the test. Allows you cannot resolve the problem, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on the screen. Describes the test and any requirements for your computer is located at the.... Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. The device list may not display the names of the screen. When contacting Dell support, have your hardware configuration for tests run from the system setup program, memory, and various internal tests, and it...