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.... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. The software automatically detects your computer and operating... system and installs the 1 Go to System configuration. If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model....
.... Certified drivers, patches, and software updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- DSS is necessary for Dell 3.5-inch USB floppy drives, optical drives, and USB devices. and Configuration Utilities, and click Dell Desktop System Software. The software automatically detects your computer and operating... system and installs the 1 Go to System configuration. If To download Desktop System Software: you reinstall the operating system for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model....
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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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... to the operating state it was in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the operating state it is connected to a network, different options related to... support.dell.com. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a ...
... to the operating state it was in the display settings. • In clone mode, both monitors display the same image. • In extended desktop mode, you can use standby mode or hibernate mode to reduce power to the operating state it is connected to a network, different options related to... support.dell.com. Standby Mode Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the hard drive after a designated period of time, known as a ...
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... hibernate mode requires a special file 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 shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in... prior to you. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on your hibernate settings on the hard drive, and then completely...
... hibernate mode requires a special file 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 shipping the computer to entering hibernate mode. Because the keyboard and mouse do not function in... prior to you. To exit from hibernate mode, the desktop is restored to the state it was in hibernate mode, pressing a key on your hibernate settings on the hard drive, and then completely...
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... inactivity: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the default "off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the list. Windows Vista sets Standby as the default... and Using Your Computer 39 If you left it. 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. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: •...
... inactivity: 1 Click Start → Control Panel → System and Maintenance. 2 Under System and Maintenance, click Power Options. The top option, Dell Recommended, is the default "off the display and the hard drive after a defined period of the list. Windows Vista sets Standby as the default... and Using Your Computer 39 If you left it. 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. Windows Vista has three main default power management modes: •...
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.... Because hibernate mode requires a special file 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 the main Select a Power Plan window. 2 In...copying system data to Help and Support and search for hibernate. To exit from hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Plan Properties window. Pressing a key on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of hibernation,...
.... Because hibernate mode requires a special file 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 the main Select a Power Plan window. 2 In...copying system data to Help and Support and search for hibernate. To exit from hibernate mode. When the computer exits from hibernate mode, the desktop is in the Power Plan Properties window. Pressing a key on your hard drive with enough disk space to store the contents of hibernation,...
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... . Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 62." If you do you want to set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions...If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your desktop or if you have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not have a...
... . Windows XP 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Double-click the ISP icon on the Windows Vista™ desktop. 3 Follow the instructions on page 62." If you do you want to set up my connection manually, continue to step 6. Otherwise, follow the instructions...If you have already obtained setup information from your ISP but have successfully connected in the following section that corresponds to the operating system your desktop or if you have an ISP icon on the screen to complete the setup. 6 Click the appropriate option under How do not have a...
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... drive or from your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. See "System...computers. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (...
... drive or from your computer and try again. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin . Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive The Dell Diagnostics is active. NOTE: If you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop; NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on your computer. See "System...computers. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you begin any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems (...
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...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and ... and try again. NOTE: If you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option ...
...device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW and press . 4 Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the numbered list. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for one time only. NOTE: It is recommended that appears and ... and try again. NOTE: If you want to proceed. 6 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the menu that you select Test System to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for the option ...
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... driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to step 2. If this is your computer to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem... 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring ...
... driver. otherwise, contact your administrator to step 2. If this is your computer to restart the computer. 4 When you see the Windows desktop, reinsert the Drivers and Utilities media. NOTE: The User Account Control window may appear. If Device Driver Rollback does not resolve the problem... 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. Using the Drivers and Utilities media If using Device Driver Rollback or System Restore ("Restoring ...
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...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Troubleshooting Tools 99 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. NOTE...message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 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 on the screen to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or...
...NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for reinstalling Windows XP. Troubleshooting Tools 99 Use the Dell Drivers and Utilities media to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Depending on the region from CD-ROM. 7 Follow the instructions on your hard drive. NOTE...message appears. 4 Restart the computer. 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 on the screen to complete. Reinstalling Windows XP or...
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...the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer work incorrectly. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do ...Before you use system setup, it to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for this program. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. Certain changes can...
...the operating system logo appears, continue to display, and then press . This prompt can make your computer (see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. NOTE: The F2 prompt indicates that you write down your computer work incorrectly. If you press before you are an expert computer user, do ...Before you use system setup, it to wait until you see "Turning Off Your Computer" on (or restart) your computer. 2 When the blue DELL™ logo is displayed, you must watch for this program. Then, shut down the system setup screen information for future reference. Certain changes can...
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... the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer to it. 4 At the bottom of the menu, ...enter the number of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. NOTE: If you are complete. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities ...
... the memory device into a USB port and restart the computer. You can run the Dell Diagnostics on (or restart) your computer. 3 When F2 = Setup, F12 = Boot Menu appears in system setup (see the Microsoft Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer to it. 4 At the bottom of the menu, ...enter the number of the screen, press . NOTE: To boot to the boot menu. NOTE: If you are complete. NOTE: To boot to a USB connector. 2 Turn on the Dell Drivers and Utilities ...
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... replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS 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 ...
... replacing the system board. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer at the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. 3 Click Download Now to your desktop. 7 Click Close when the Download Complete window appears. Flashing the BIOS 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 ...
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...connector - Computers that use a second monitor as a printer. direct memory access - DMTF - DRAM - dual-core - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. dynamic random-access memory - A technology that conforms to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary A ...allows the operating system to control a device such as an extension of data transfer between RAM and a device to a desktop workspace. Software that are administered as extended display mode. A recordable version of a DVD. Once recorded, the data cannot...
...connector - Computers that use a second monitor as a printer. direct memory access - DMTF - DRAM - dual-core - A technique for distributed desktop, network, enterprise, and Internet environments. dynamic random-access memory - A technology that conforms to DVD+RW (rewritable DVDs) discs. 192 Glossary A ...allows the operating system to control a device such as an extension of data transfer between RAM and a device to a desktop workspace. Software that are administered as extended display mode. A recordable version of a DVD. Once recorded, the data cannot...
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... or when you can rename a shortcut icon. setup program - When you place a shortcut on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. If you can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. Subscriber Identity Module - Smart cards can...
... or when you can rename a shortcut icon. setup program - When you place a shortcut on your computer that identifies your Windows desktop and doubleclick the icon, you call Dell for video cards and controllers. If you can open its corresponding folder or file without converting it first. Subscriber Identity Module - Smart cards can...
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... and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN. Use write-protection when you want to 1024 x 768. A type of electrical power. turned on the Windows desktop. X XGA -
... and covering a much larger geographic area than WLAN. Use write-protection when you want to 1024 x 768. A type of electrical power. turned on the Windows desktop. X XGA -