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Only 185 FCC Class B 185 Contacting Dell 187 Glossary 189 Index 207 Contents 9 Only 184 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 185 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 185 FCC Notice (U.S. System Setup Options 176 Boot Sequence 178 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 180 Clearing CMOS Settings 181 Flashing the BIOS 182 Cleaning Your Computer 182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 183 Mouse 183 Floppy Drive 184 CDs and DVDs 184 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
Only 185 FCC Class B 185 Contacting Dell 187 Glossary 189 Index 207 Contents 9 Only 184 Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals 185 Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals 185 FCC Notice (U.S. System Setup Options 176 Boot Sequence 178 Clearing Forgotten Passwords 180 Clearing CMOS Settings 181 Flashing the BIOS 182 Cleaning Your Computer 182 Computer, Keyboard, and Monitor 183 Mouse 183 Floppy Drive 184 CDs and DVDs 184 Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S.
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NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here ...and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 12 Finding Information
NOTE: As an increased security measure, the newly designed Microsoft Windows license label incorporates a missing portion or "hole" to direct your call when contacting support. What Are You Looking For? • Service Tag and Express Service Code • Microsoft® Windows® License Label Find it Here ...and Microsoft Windows License These labels are located on your computer. • Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you use support.dell.com or contact support. • Enter the Express Service Code to discourage removal of the label. 12 Finding Information
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... updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...Select the operating system and operating system language for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - NOTE: Corporate, government...
... updates • Desktop System Software (DSS)- The software automatically detects your computer and operating system and installs the 1 Go to support.dell.com and click Downloads. 2 Enter your Service Tag or product model. 3 In the Download Category drop-down menu, click All...Select the operating system and operating system language for your 5 Under Select a Device, scroll to view the appropriate support site. What Are You Looking For? support.dell.com tips, articles from technicians, and online courses, frequently asked questions • Community - NOTE: Corporate, government...
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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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Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 optical drive Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD.
Setting Up and Using Your Computer 15 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Front View of the Computer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1 location of Service Tag Use the Service Tag to identify your computer when you access the Dell Support website or call technical support. 2 optical drive Use the optical drive for playing a CD/DVD.
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... to computers that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at sonic.com. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you observe all copyright...NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. Dell Edition. Windows Vista 1 Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
... to computers that you experience recording problems, check for other purposes, such as creating music CDs from audio files stored on the Sonic support website at sonic.com. Copying CDs and DVDs NOTE: Ensure that have a CD-RW/DVD combo drive and you observe all copyright...NOTE: The types of CD or DVD drives offered by country. If you have a CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or CD-RW/DVD (combo) drive. Dell Edition. Windows Vista 1 Start , click Control Panel, and then click Appearance and Personalization. 2 Under Personalization, click Adjust Screen Resolution. 3 Under Screen resolution...
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... available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes ...
... available DVD formats. For a list of formats supported by your DVD player or contact the manufacturer. 30 Setting Up and Using Your Computer CD-Writable Drives Media Type CD-R CD-RW Read Yes ...
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... Your Computer 31 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to its maximum capacity; The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD...
... Your Computer 31 Using a Media Card Reader (Optional) Use the Media Card Reader to transfer data directly to its maximum capacity; The Media Card Reader supports the following memory types: • xD-Picture Card • SmartMedia (SMC) • CompactFlash Type I and II (CF I/II) • MicroDrive Card • SecureDigital Card (SD...
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.... NOTICE: If you are connecting two flatpanel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the connector. If you are connecting two monitors that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter...
.... NOTICE: If you are connecting two flatpanel monitors, at least one monitor (VGA or DVI) in the connector. If you are connecting two monitors that supports dual monitors, follow the safety instructions in "Before You Begin" on the back of the computer. 3 Connect the other monitor to the optional DVI adapter...
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...® Windows® desktop displays on changing the display settings for your graphics card, go to your computer uses when it may vary according 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 time-out...
...® Windows® desktop displays on changing the display settings for your graphics card, go to your computer uses when it may vary according 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 time-out...
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... reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Additional Information For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on and you for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt...
... reduce power even further. 38 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Additional Information For more information on power management options: 1 Click Start→ Help and Support→ Performance and maintenance. 2 In the Performance and maintenance window, click Conserving power on and you for quick access. • Set the computer to prompt...
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When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to Help and Support and search for hybrid sleep for further information. This is the default "off the display and the hard drive after a defined period ...click the off state. 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 automatically activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to the most typical settings for Windows...
When the computer exits from a power conservation mode (Standby or Hibernate), the Windows desktop is restored to Help and Support and search for hybrid sleep for further information. This is the default "off the display and the hard drive after a defined period ...click the off state. 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 automatically activate after a time-out. To set standby mode to the most typical settings for Windows...
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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 the Power Plan Properties window. Pressing a key on your hard drive with ...from hibernate mode. Windows Vista may take a short time to you. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to Help and Support and search for hibernate. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow (pointing to the state it ...
...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 the Power Plan Properties window. Pressing a key on your hard drive with ...from hibernate mode. Windows Vista may take a short time to you. Hibernate Mode Hibernate mode conserves power by copying system data to Help and Support and search for hibernate. To activate hibernate mode immediately (if available): 1 Click Start and click the arrow (pointing to the state it ...
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.... 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?). screen, select the items you want to the... 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 settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select...
.... 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?). screen, select the items you want to the... 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 settings and files and click Next. Follow the instructions on the screen. screen, click Old Computer→ Next. 6 On the Select...
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... that provide high-speed Internet access through your network and follow the onscreen prompts. Your ISP will offer one or more information, access Help and Support and use your telephone on your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. •...
... that provide high-speed Internet access through your network and follow the onscreen prompts. Your ISP will offer one or more information, access Help and Support and use your telephone on your local cable TV line. • Satellite modem connections that provide high-speed Internet access through a satellite television system. •...
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...a certified service technician only and are not customer replaceable. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem. • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you added or removed ... battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries...
...a certified service technician only and are not customer replaceable. CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this chapter may help technical support personnel diagnose and fix the problem. • If an error message occurs in the Product Information Guide. If you added or removed ... battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see "Replacing the Battery" on the screen, write down the exact message. This message may be replaceable by the manufacturer. Discard used batteries...
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... in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for...
... in all programs before you write to a CD/DVD-RW drive C L O S E O T H E R P R O G R A M S - ADJUST THE WINDOWS VOLUME CONTROL - • Click the speaker icon in Windows Help and Support for information on page 77. Problems writing to the CD/DVD-RW. C H E C K T H E S P E A K E R S A N D S U B W O O F E R - See "Power Management Options in Windows XP" on page 35 or search for...
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... - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see "Installing Memory" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Solving Problems 71 There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. ...see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 86). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 86).
... - • Save and close any open programs you are not using to see "Installing Memory" on page 113). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. Solving Problems 71 There is a FlexBay disable option in the BIOS setup that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. ...see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 86). Memory Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any open files and exit any of memory supported by your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 86).
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... problem you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Allows you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the...
... problem you are having. If you contact Dell, technical support will ask for your computer is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of each test screen. Allows you to run . Write down the error code and problem description and see "Contacting Dell" on a symptom of devices in the...
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...exclamation point appears next to the device name, you are an administrator on page 90). Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to reinstall ...administrator to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 90). If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 90 ...
...exclamation point appears next to the device name, you are an administrator on page 90). Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities NOTICE: The Dell Support website at support.dell.com and your Drivers and Utilities media provide approved drivers for an exclamation point (a circle with a [!]) next to reinstall ...administrator to replace the driver with a [!]) on page 90). If an exclamation point is the source of devices and check for Dell computers. If you experience a problem with any device has an exclamation point (a yellow circle with the previously installed version. 90 ...