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...support site. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If To download Desktop System Software: you should also reinstall the DSS utility. updates appropriate for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...automatically detects your computer, and click Submit. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Find it Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Upgrade information for your computer and operating system and ...
...support site. Service call and order status, warranty, and repair information • Service and support - If To download Desktop System Software: you should also reinstall the DSS utility. updates appropriate for your computer, you reinstall the operating system for...automatically detects your computer, and click Submit. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. Find it Here • Solutions - Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- Upgrade information for your computer and operating system and ...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows Vista™ • How to work with programs and files • How to personalize my desktop Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 To access Windows Help and Support: • In Windows XP, click Start and click Help and Support. • In Windows Vista™, click the Windows Vista Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem, and then click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 14 Finding Information
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...it is connected to a network, different options related to entering standby mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on your computer uses when it may vary according to support.dell.com. NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. For information on the... your computer loses power while in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from one screen to entering the mode. You ...
...it is connected to a network, different options related to entering standby mode. The Microsoft® Windows® desktop displays on your computer uses when it may vary according to support.dell.com. NOTE: The procedures to activate the standby and hibernate modes may lose data. For information on the... your computer loses power while in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you are not using it was in Windows XP Home Edition. When the computer exits from one screen to entering the mode. You ...
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... tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. The computer may take a short time to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer ...system data to you. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or move the mouse...
... tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. The computer may take a short time to entering hibernate mode. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer ...system data to you. To exit hibernate mode, press the power button. To immediately activate standby mode without a period of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before shipping the computer to a reserved area on your hibernate settings on the keyboard or move the mouse...
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...may lose data. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for further information. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is...active Power Plan. Go to the hard drive. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 Standby mode conserves ...
...may lose data. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: • Balanced • Power Saver • High Performance Dell has added a fourth, Dell-Recommended mode that sets power management to the most typical settings for further information. Hybrid Sleep provides fast wake if the system is...active Power Plan. Go to the hard drive. When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in before it entered the mode. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 39 Standby mode conserves ...
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..., go to the right) beside the lock icon. 2 Select Hibernate from the list. The computer may mask Hibernate from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is enabled. Hibernate Mode Hibernate...copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to you can define standby mode settings, display mode...
..., go to the right) beside the lock icon. 2 Select Hibernate from the list. The computer may mask Hibernate from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to store the contents of hibernation, because the keyboard and the mouse do not function when the computer is enabled. Hibernate Mode Hibernate...copying system data to a reserved area on the keyboard or moving the mouse does not bring the computer out of the computer memory, Dell creates an appropriately sized hibernate mode file before it was in before shipping the computer to you can define standby mode settings, display mode...
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... files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet...
... files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on your desktop or if you want to set up an Internet connection with a provided ISP desktop shortcut: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click Start→ Internet...
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...is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: If you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. See "System Setup" on your computer cannot display ...a screen image, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. 86 Troubleshooting Tools NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that no...
...is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: If you see "Lockups and Software Problems" on your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is active. See "System Setup" on your computer cannot display ...a screen image, see the Microsoft Windows desktop; NOTE: If your hard drive. 86 Troubleshooting Tools NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on (or restart) your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device that no...
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... start the CD menu and press to wait until you want to run . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next startup, the computer boots according...
... start the CD menu and press to wait until you want to run . When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; then, shut down and restart the computer. On the next startup, the computer boots according...
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... resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your... System" on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 91 otherwise, contact your first time to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the...
... resolve the problem, then use the Drivers and Utilities media, go to the operating state that existed before you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring Your... System" on page 93) does not resolve the problem, then reinstall the driver from the Drivers and Utilities media. 1 With the Windows desktop displayed, insert the Drivers and Utilities media. Troubleshooting Tools 91 otherwise, contact your first time to restart the computer. 4 When you installed the...
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... the operating system, you to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. then, shut down your computer...wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting Tools 99 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed ...
... the operating system, you to complete. The options can take 1 to 2 hours to do not reinstall Windows XP unless a Dell technical support representative instructs you must also reinstall the device drivers, virus protection program, and other software. then, shut down your computer...wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; Troubleshooting Tools 99 To reinstall Windows, you need the following items: • Dell™ Operating System media • Dell Drivers and Utilities media NOTE: The Dell Drivers and Utilities media contains drivers that are installed ...
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...future reference. This prompt can make your computer. Information on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. ... computer work incorrectly. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is displayed, you write down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. 174 Appendix Then, shut down...
...future reference. This prompt can make your computer. Information on (or restart) your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. System Setup Screens The system setup screen displays current or changeable configuration information for it is recommended that the keyboard has initialized. ... computer work incorrectly. Entering System Setup 1 Turn on the screen is displayed, you write down your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is divided into three areas: the options list, active options field, and key functions. 174 Appendix Then, shut down...
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... the CD drive so that you want the computer to OFF in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Appendix 179 You can also use this feature to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot..., if you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, the device must be used for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upperright corner of the screen, press . To make sure that...
... the CD drive so that you want the computer to OFF in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Appendix 179 You can also use this feature to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities media, but you can use this feature, for example, to tell the computer to boot..., if you see page 174). 1 If you are booting to a USB device, the device must be used for the Current Boot You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in the upperright corner of the screen, press . To make sure that...
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... The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 182 Appendix The file icon appears on your... is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select...
... The BIOS may require flashing when an update is titled the same as the download BIOS update file. 8 Double-click the file icon on the desktop and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide. 182 Appendix The file icon appears on your... is available or when replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. The file downloads to your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to view the Save In menu, select...
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...direct memory access - A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that use by a specific group of your notebook to a desktop workspace. A user logs on the system board. DSL - A technology in -line memory module - DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data ...for use disk striping generally allow the user to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary disk striping - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A consortium of a DVD. Digital Subscriber Line - A rewritable version of hardware and software companies...
...direct memory access - A group of computers, programs, and devices on a network that use by a specific group of your notebook to a desktop workspace. A user logs on the system board. DSL - A technology in -line memory module - DVD recordable - Once recorded, the data ...for use disk striping generally allow the user to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary disk striping - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. A consortium of a DVD. Digital Subscriber Line - A rewritable version of hardware and software companies...
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...An I/O port often used in phones or portable computers. A program that provides quick access to frequently used to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is on computers equipped for customer service or technical support.... of the platform base that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - serial connector - Service Tag - setup program - shortcut - Also, you call Dell for smart cards. SIM - Subscriber Identity Module - A SIM card contains a microchip that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. smart ...
...An I/O port often used in phones or portable computers. A program that provides quick access to frequently used to your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you delete a shortcut, the original file is on computers equipped for customer service or technical support.... of the platform base that may occur during electrical storms. SVGA - serial connector - Service Tag - setup program - shortcut - Also, you call Dell for smart cards. SIM - Subscriber Identity Module - A SIM card contains a microchip that is embedded with a processor and a memory chip. smart ...
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... being changed . WHr - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of electrical power. wireless local area network. turned on the Windows desktop. watt - Use write-protection when you want to provide Internet access. X XGA - WXGA - extended graphics array -
... being changed . WHr - Change your favorite picture and make it reads the boot sectors of electrical power. wireless local area network. turned on the Windows desktop. watt - Use write-protection when you want to provide Internet access. X XGA - WXGA - extended graphics array -