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..., Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44...
..., Modem, and Internet Problems 39 Error Messages 41 Media Card Reader Problems 42 Keyboard Problems 42 Lockups and Software Problems 43 The computer does not start up 43 The computer stops responding 43 A program stops responding 43 A program crashes repeatedly 43 A program is designed for an earlier Windows operating system . . . . . 44...
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What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
What Are You Looking For? • How to use Windows XP • Documentation for my computer • Documentation for devices (such as a modem) Find it Here Windows Help and Support Center 1 Click the Start button and click Help and Support. 2 Type a word or phrase that describes your problem and click the arrow icon. 3 Click the topic that describes your problem. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 12 Finding Information
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... Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. If you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit...
... Up Your Internet Connection To set up an AOL or MSN connection: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit any open programs. 2 Click the Start button and click Internet Explorer. If you want to set up an Internet connection with a different ISP: 1 Save and close any open files, and exit...
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... increase or decrease the volume. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in...
... increase or decrease the volume. Adjusting the Volume NOTE: When the speakers are muted, you do not hear the CD or DVD playing. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs → Accessories→ Entertainment, and then click Volume Control. 2 In the Volume Control window, click and drag the bar in...
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...only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.... observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. NOTE: The types...
...only to computers that have copyright protection and cannot be copied using too much memory and preventing DVD playback, adjust the display properties: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Appearance and Themes. 3 Under Pick a task..., click Change the screen resolution.... observe all copyright laws when creating CDs or DVDs. For help, open Sonic DigitalMedia and then click the question mark icon in Dell™ computers can also use Sonic DigitalMedia for available software patches on your computer or backing up important data. NOTE: The types...
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... Rewritable No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used...
... Rewritable No No Helpful Tips • Use Microsoft® Windows® Explorer to drag and drop files to a CD-R or CD-RW only after you start Sonic DigitalMedia and open a DigitalMedia project. • Use CD-Rs to burn music CDs that have MP3 software installed. • Commercially available DVD players used...
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... 1 After you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with your computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card). Do not plug...
... 1 After you must purchase an S-video cable, which is not included with your computer. 1 Follow the procedures in the Help and Support Center (click the Start button, click Help and Support, click User and system guides, click Device guides, and then click the guide for your graphics card). Do not plug...
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...computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 ... connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector network ...
...computer exits from a power conservation mode, the Windows desktop is restored to the state it was in a home or small office. 1 Click the Start button, point to All Programs→ Accessories→ Communications, and then click Network Setup Wizard. 2 On the welcome screen, click Next. 3 ... connected to a network, different options related to the Network Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on the screen. NOTE: Windows XP Professional includes security and networking features not available in certain windows. 24 Setting Up and Using Your Computer network adapter connector network ...
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...key 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 exit from standby mode, press a ...and Maintenance. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel ...-out. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically.
...key 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 exit from standby mode, press a ...and Maintenance. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 25 To immediately activate standby mode without a period of inactivity: 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel ...-out. If the computer's hard drive becomes corrupted, Windows XP recreates the hibernate file automatically.
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... Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to change the default settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. NOTICE: If you use your power settings on the keyboard or...
... Power Schemes tab, Advanced tab, and Hibernate tab. To avoid this problem, always set the hard drive (hard disk) to change the default settings for starting standby mode or hibernate mode, turning off the monitor, and turning off the computer. NOTICE: If you use your power settings on the keyboard or...
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...use with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is optimized to devices such as two logical processors, ... computer performance by allowing one physical processor to Processors. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click... determine if your software. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager...
...use with the use the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or later operating system because Windows XP is optimized to devices such as two logical processors, ... computer performance by allowing one physical processor to Processors. To purchase a card, contact Dell. Hibernate Tab The Hibernate tab allows you defined on the Power Schemes tab, click... determine if your software. Hyper-Threading Hyper-Threading is using Hyper-Threading technology: 1 Click the Start button, right-click My Computer, and then click Properties. 2 Click Hardware and click Device Manager...
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... to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Press when you want to use the following procedure. and down -arrow keys and spacebar to keep before starting any data on the RAID volume.
... to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Press when you want to use the following procedure. and down -arrow keys and spacebar to keep before starting any data on the RAID volume.
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...perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost . 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click Start and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTE: When you ...a RAID Level 0 Configuration" on the RAID drives will be lost . 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to designate as a second RAID volume.
...perform this operation, all data on the RAID drives will be lost . 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click Start and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. Creating a RAID Level 1 Configuration NOTE: When you ...a RAID Level 0 Configuration" on the RAID drives will be lost . 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to designate as a second RAID volume.
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...create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 9 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the volume. 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 2 Right-... the right arrow. Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. NOTE:...
...create the volume, or click Back to make changes. 9 Follow Microsoft Windows procedures for creating a partition on the volume. 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 2 Right-... the right arrow. Migrating to a RAID Level 0 Configuration 1 Set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. NOTE:...
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... following step, you want to store on the member drive. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to the size of the average file you will lose all...the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the member drive. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. You can use as the RAID ...menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. ...
... following step, you want to store on the member drive. 11 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to the size of the average file you will lose all...the data or operating system files that you want to keep on the member drive. 10 Click Finish to start migrating, or click Back to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. You can use as the RAID ...menu option, you have not yet set your computer to RAID-enabled mode (see page 30). 2 Click the Start button and point to All Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to make changes. ...
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... to a new hard drive by the operating system, but you want to which you will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 The spare hard drive will not be recognized by ...performing the following steps: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 2 Right-click...
... to a new hard drive by the operating system, but you want to which you will be created with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 and dual core processors. Setting Up and Using Your Computer 35 The spare hard drive will not be recognized by ...performing the following steps: 1 Click the Start button and point to Programs→ Intel(R) Application Accelerator→ Intel Matrix Storage Manager to launch the Intel® Storage Utility. 2 Right-click...
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...press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Click...away mode and Options are installed when this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Enabling the QRT feature ...
...press any key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press a button on /off feature. Enabling the QRT Feature in the Operating system 1 Click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2 Under Pick a category, click Performance and Maintenance. 3 Under or pick a Control Panel icon, click Power Options. 4 Click...away mode and Options are installed when this mode, the computer is still operating as a quick on the optional Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 remote control. and down menu, select Do Nothing. 36 Setting Up and Using Your Computer Enabling the QRT feature ...
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... ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 106). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended...battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into the operating system....
... ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer, or if an incorrect time or date displays during start-up, replace the battery (see page 106). R E P L A C E T H E B A T T E R Y - Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended...battery still does not work , ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work properly, contact Dell (see the program's documentation. • If you cannot boot into your previous SATA operation settings and retry booting into the operating system....
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... to eliminate the possibility that are checked. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer.
... to eliminate the possibility that are checked. C L E A N T H E D R I V E O R D I S K - TEST THE DRIVE - • Insert another floppy, CD, or DVD to check for and remove viruses. Click the Start button and click My Computer.
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...safety instructions in Windows Help. If the stream is connected to a digital telephone network. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, ...click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. Try closing all programs before you begin any of data when writing. R W D I N G T O A C ...
...safety instructions in Windows Help. If the stream is connected to a digital telephone network. Hard drive problems RUN CHECK DISK - 1 Click the Start button and click My Computer. 2 Right-click Local Disk C:. 3 Click Properties. 4 Click the Tools tab. 5 Under Error-checking, ...click Check Now. 6 Click Scan for the keyword standby in the Product Information Guide. Search for and attempt recovery of bad sectors. 7 Click Start. NOTE: Connect the modem to remove the checkmark. Try closing all programs before you begin any of data when writing. R W D I N G T O A C ...